Taraba State University
Taraba State University was established on 24th January 2008 by Law No. 4 of 2008, passed by the Taraba State House of Assembly. The Executive Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency, Pharm. Danbaba Danfulani Suntai, assented to the Law on 28th January 2008.
The University is committed to providing ready access for the State's indigenes to higher education and relating its courses to the social, cultural, and economic needs of the people of Taraba State.
The University commenced academic activities in the 2008/2009 academic session with over 582 students registered at the School of General and Preliminary Studies. Full-time undergraduate programs commenced in the 2009/2010 academic session with over 40 academic staff and 476 students, registered in eighteen departments.
Today, Taraba State University has grown significantly, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and distance learning programmes across nine faculties, with thousands of students and hundreds of dedicated academic staff.
Our Vision
To be a world-class university committed to the advancement of learning, research, and community service, producing graduates who are globally competitive and locally relevant.
Our Mission
To provide quality higher education that is accessible, relevant, and responsive to the needs of Taraba State, Nigeria, and the global community through innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and impactful community engagement.
University Philosophy
Taraba State University is set up to satisfy society's demand for discovery and dissemination of knowledge, upholding truth and social justice, rendering selfless service to the community, promoting and preserving academic freedom and fundamental values of the people and humanity in general. The University shall actively engage in teaching, research, and community service, taking into consideration the needs and aspirations of the people of Taraba State in particular and the country as a whole.
Core Values
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in teaching, research, and service
Integrity
Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all dealings
Innovation
Embracing creativity and new approaches to teaching and research
Service to Humanity
Commitment to serving our community, state, and nation
Social Justice
Promoting fairness, equity, and justice for all
Academic Freedom
Preserving the freedom to teach, learn, and research without constraints
History of Taraba State University
The Idea is Born
The idea of establishing a State University for Taraba State was first mooted when Rev. Jolly T. Nyame was State Governor. Feasibility studies were conducted but the proposal was not implemented.
Technical Committee Established
On 14th June 2007, Governor Pharm. Danbaba Danfillani Suntai set up a Technical Committee on the Establishment of Taraba State University. The Committee submitted its report on 2nd October 2007.
University Established
On 24th January 2008, Taraba State University was established by Law No. 4 of 2008. The Executive Governor assented to the Law on 28th January 2008.
First Academic Session
The University commenced academic activities with over 582 students registered at the School of General and Preliminary Studies. The pioneer Vice-Chancellor was Dr. Ahmed Usman Jalingo.
Full-time Undergraduate Programmes
Full-time undergraduate programmes commenced with over 40 academic staff and 476 students registered in eighteen departments.
Continued Growth
The University has witnessed significant growth with nine faculties, over 42 departments, thousands of students, and numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and distance learning programmes.