Founded in 1962 as the University of Ife but rechristened as the Obafemi Awolowo University on May 12, 1987, in honour of one of its most distinguished founding fathers, Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo. The University is committed to produce graduates of international standards, with appropriate knowledge and skills in their field of study, and to provide high quality research and development activities that will promote the development of the Nation and enhance the image of the University and the researchers.
