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Sam Maris University (SMU) is a private university located in Supare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. The university's main campus and lecture theaters are situated there.
| Motto | Liberty, Truth and Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 15 May 2023 |
| Founder | Samuel Tomi Ologunorisa SAN |
| Affiliations | National Universities Commission |
| Chairman | Alhaji Ali Olanusi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Francis A. Gbore[1] |
| Location | , , 7°27′15″N 5°41′41″E / 7.45417°N 5.69472°E |
| Campus | |
| Website | www |
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History
editThe university was established on 15 May 2023.[2]
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria who hails from Supare-Akoko, Tomi Ologunorisa, is the founder of Sam Maris University, and serves as the chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Visitor of the institution.[3]
In 2024, the school began construction on a 150-room hostel to the university campus.[4][5]
Gallery
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Lecture theatre at the Faculty of Law
Exterior of Faculty of Law building
Front view of the Faculty of Law
References
edit- ↑ "Again, Sam Maris Varsity VC, Prof. Gbore Bags SWYP Award". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ↑ The Free Library. S.v. Newly licensed varsity, Sam Maris, takes off in Ondo, commences admission process.. thefreelibrary.com Retrieved Aug 01 2025.
- ↑ Salami, Adeyinka (17 July 2023). "SAN Gets FG's Nod for a New University". This Day. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ↑ Ex-Ondo Deputy Gov, Olanusi Lays Hostel Foundation at Sam Maris University.(30 November 2024). tracenewsmagazine.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ↑ Ex-Ondo Deputy Gov, Olanusi Lays Hostel Foundation at Sam Maris University (30 November 2024) www.veracity.com.ng. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
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