Usmanu Danfodiyo University
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Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), also known as UDUSOK, is a public research university located in the city of Sokoto, north western Part of Nigeria. It is one of the initial twelve universities founded in Nigeria by the federal government in 1975.[2]
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Other name | Danfodio |
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Former names | University of Sokoto |
Motto | The most peaceful university in Nigeria |
Motto in English | 'Read' |
Type | Public |
Established | 1975 |
Academic affiliations | |
Chancellor | Rilwan Akiolu, Oba of Lagos |
Vice-Chancellor | Lawal Suleiman Bilbis[1] |
Location | , Nigeria |
Campus | Urban (main campus) |
Website | udusok |
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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto with a motto "ikraa" which means "Read". The degree is awarded based on character and learning.
The university is named after the famous Usman dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.