Federal University Wukari

Federal University Wukari is a public university situated at Wukari, Taraba State in Nigeria.

The university in Wukari was built in 2011 by the federal government of Nigeria in response to the urgent need to expand access to higher education across the country. In particular, this move was driven by the need to allow more Nigerians, especially those from underserved areas, to enjoy tertiary education. The establishment of the university was a strategic move in holding oil educational viability in providing balanced national development by making quality higher education for the people of Taraba State and the surrounding area available. The university aimed to provide the best, not only to increase access to higher education but also to create a platform for research that would contribute to the fun socio-economic evolution of the area.

The university commenced its journey by concentrating on excellence in the activity of providing students with skills and knowledge that would enable them to face modern-day challenges. The institution, through various academic pursuits, would promote an enabling environment for personal growth and societal advancement. Over the years, the university has tried to place itself as a center of learning and research dedicated to the provision of high-quality training among its neighbors. Under the national policy of its founding beliefs, the university stressed the delivery of certain skills for economic empowerment at the local level. This entailed learning in the classroom, community engagement, partnerships with local industries, and real-world application of their knowledge. The university in Wukari has continued to give light as a leader in higher education within the Taraba State, with the growing student body and an increased diversity of courses it offers.