University of Makeni
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | October 8, 2005[1] |
| Affiliation | Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese |
| President | Reverend George Biguzzi |
| Location | Makeni, Sierra Leone |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website |
University of Makeni (formerly known as the Fatima Institute) is the first private, Catholic, university located in Makeni, Sierra Leone. It was founded as the Fatima Institute on October 8, 2005, by the Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makeni led by Reverend George Biguzzi (born 1n 1936, Italy).[1] In August 2009, it was granted university status and took its present name. Owned by the Diocese of Makeni, and the Bishop of Makeni is the university chancellor.
The university is privately owned by the Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni and is run by members of the Makeni University Governing Council.[2]
References
- 1 2 Jibba, Mac (August 29, 2011). "Sierra Leone: The University of Makeni - A University With a Difference". Concord Times (Freetown). Retrieved July 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Members of the University Council". University of Makeni. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
External links
- http://universityofmakeni.com/wordpress/
- http://universityofmakeni.com/wordpress/?page_id=601
- http://www.statehouse.gov.sl/index.php/component/content/article/34-news-articles/307-president-koroma-attends-university-of-makeni-matriculation
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