Vision
Monarch University is a leading centre of academic excellence, innovation, and character development, empowering students to become global leaders who transform their communities through academic empowerment and spiritual development.
Monarch University
About Monarch University
Where Academic Empowerment Meets Spiritual Development
Who We Are
Monarch University is a private Christian university located in Iyesi, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Founded on a commitment to academic excellence, integrity, and spiritual development, the university is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.
We offer 14 undergraduate programmes across two faculties: the Faculty of Humanities, Management & Social Sciences and the Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences. Our programmes are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and character needed to thrive in a competitive global environment.
At Monarch University, we believe that true education goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge — it shapes the whole person. Our environment nurtures intellectual curiosity, moral uprightness, and a servant-leadership mindset. We produce graduates of character and competence.
Whether you are interested in Business, Law, Mass Communication, Computer Science, or Biotechnology, Monarch University offers a world-class learning experience in a supportive, faith-based community.
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Our Foundation
Purpose with conviction
Mission
We are an institution designed to deliver accessible, high-quality, and innovative education that fosters intellectual growth, ethical leadership, and global citizenship. We empower students through rigorous academic programmes, research, and community engagement to create lasting impact in their professions and societies.
Values
- Excellence in learning
- Integrity
- Impact
University Leadership
Experienced leaders. A shared academic mission.
Vice Chancellor
Prof. (Mrs) Olugbemisola Mopelola Omoegun
Professor Omoegun is an accomplished educationist, former Dean of Education at the University of Lagos, pioneer Dean of Education at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, and a renowned professional counsellor. Her experience as a teacher and counsellor spans more than five decades across every level of education in Nigeria.
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Professor Omoegun served as a Professor of Guidance and Counselling at the University of Lagos until May 2021. Young people, particularly youths, teenagers, and adolescents, were the major focus of her research work.
She is a Fellow of the Counselling Association of Nigeria and the first National President of the Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria. Her recognitions include the Inspirational Woman of the Year Award, Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Security in Nigeria, and a University of Lagos Alumni Association Distinguished Achievers Award.
Selected appointments
- Special Adviser on Education to the Bishop of Lagos Mainland Diocese, Anglican Communion
- Chairman, Education Committee, Diocese of Lagos Mainland
- Member, Governing Council, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
- Pioneer Dean of Education, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
- Chairman, Management Boards of the University of Lagos International School and Staff School
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Prof. Olaleke Oluseye Ogunnaike
Professor Ogunnaike is a distinguished academic, administrator, and thought leader. As Deputy Vice Chancellor, he provides strategic leadership in advancing Monarch University's mission of producing knowledgeable and skillful graduates through functional education and value re-orientation.
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He earned an OND in Marketing from Ogun State Polytechnic, a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Ogun State University, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Marketing from Covenant University. His teaching and research span service marketing, entrepreneurial marketing, consumer behaviour, marketing research, strategic management, employability, and service quality.
Professor Ogunnaike rose from Graduate Assistant to Professor of Marketing during more than two decades at Covenant University. He has supervised doctoral and master's research and has more than one hundred publications in reputable local and international journals.
Selected leadership roles
- Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Development Studies
- Deputy Director, Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery
- Member, Strategic Plan Committee
- Chair, College Postgraduate and Curriculum Committees
- Head of Marketing Programme and Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administrators and a member of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria.
Campus Facilities
A closer look at Monarch University
Learning, wellbeing, accommodation, recreation, and administration are supported across the Iyesi-Ota campus.
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FAQs
Monarch University is a private Christian university located in Iyesi, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), it offers 14 undergraduate programmes across two faculties, combining academic excellence with spiritual development.
Yes. Monarch University is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria. All our programmes meet the NUC's academic standards and requirements for quality university education in Nigeria.
Monarch University is located in Iyesi, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. The campus is easily accessible from Lagos and the surrounding South-West region.
Monarch University offers 14 undergraduate programmes across two faculties. The Faculty of Humanities, Management & Social Sciences offers Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Criminology & Security Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Mass Communication, and Sociology. The Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences offers Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, and Biotechnology.
To apply to Monarch University, you must sit for the JAMB UTME and choose Monarch University as your institution. The minimum JAMB cut-off mark is 140. Visit our Admissions page for full details on the application process and requirements.