NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, Was established under the Nasarawa State Law No. 2 of 2001 (see 2.2) as passed by the State House of Assembly. The University came into existence under the visionary and dynamic administration of Governor. (Dr) Abdullahi Adamu (Sarkin Yakin Keffi, Aare Obateru of the source, Ile-Ife), the first democratically elected Governor of Nasarawa State.
The aim of establishing the University was, fundamentally, to provide an avenue for the indigenes of Nasarawa State to pursue and acquire University education, which in the long run, will prepare the graduates and equip them with adequate skills needed for the development of the state and the country at large.
“Knowledge for development”
It is an indication of the resolve of the University to provide such knowledge that would lead to the social economic and technological development of the State and the country as a whole.
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In Nasarawa State University, Keffi, we have a CULTURE of:
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NSUK we hail, we love thee
Our great citadel of learning
We call on God to help us to
Acquire knowledge for development.
As a mark of our love for Thee
We pledge to shun all
Forms of vice so that our
Institution can be a
Reference point in our nation.
All hail the vision of our founding fathers
To establish on solid minerals
A great University of note
To take our state to enviable heights
Logo: The theme of the logo is the exploitation of natural resources of Nasarawa State through appropriate education for the betterment of the society.
Description of Logo: The logo of the University consists of a circle, maize, drilling machine, book and light.
Motto: The motto of the University is “Knowledge for development”. It is an indication of the resolve of the University to provide such knowledge that would lead to the social economic and technological development of the State and the country as a whole.
University Colours: The Nasarawa State University colours are:
Colour Of Academic Outfit & Costume
Colour of Undergraduate Academic Outfit
Colour of Higher & Honorary Degree Outfit
Faculty Colours
“NSUK we hail, we love thee
Our great citadel of learning
We call on God to help us to
Acquire knowledge for development.”
School Anthem
“As a mark of our love for Thee
We pledge to shun all
Forms of vice so that our
Institution can be a
Reference point in our nation.”
School Anthem
“All hail the vision of our founding fathers
To establish on solid minerals
A great University of note
To take our state to enviable heights”
School Anthem