The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri license to establish the Maria Assumpta University.
The archdiocese announced that the license was issued on Friday, July 24, 2026.
“The approval marks the successful completion of a rigorous, multi year process and authorizes the university to commence full academic activities,” the Owerri Archdiocese said in post on its Facebook page.
It said the journey toward establishing Maria Assumpta University began in 2023 when, on July 26, the Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius I. Ugorji, accompanied by members of the university’s technical committee, submitted the formal Letter of Intent to the NUC Secretary in Abuja.
“Since then, the Archdiocese has invested immense effort, resources, and sacrifice to meet all regulatory requirements.
“This included several verification visits by NUC officials to assess the proposed campuses, facilities, and administrative structures, ensuring compliance with national standards.
“The issuance of the license confirms that the university’s physical structures, academic frameworks, and administrative organs are ready for take off.
“It also signals the Archdiocese’s readiness to launch academic programmes and welcome its first cohort of students.”
According to the Owerri Archdioces, the Maria Assumpta University stands as another visionary initiative of Archbishop Ugorji, who seeks to offer the Church, the nation, and humanity an institution where young people can receive high quality tertiary education without losing their religious, moral, and cultural identity.
It added that the university aims to form a generation of Nigerian youths capable of competing favourably with their peers in leading institutions across the world.
The Archdiocese said the achievement is a testament to the Archdiocese’s commitment to educational excellence and its dedication to shaping the future of young people through faith rooted, globally competitive learning.
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