{"id":5809,"date":"2024-08-06T03:28:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T03:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themewant.com\/products\/wordpress\/unipix\/about-us\/?page_id=5809"},"modified":"2026-02-03T19:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T19:53:13","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jefapuniversity.edu.ng\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Jefap University is a dynamic and forward\u2011looking institution located in Suleja, Niger State. Recently accredited by the\u00a0Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC)<\/strong>\u00a0in 2025, the university is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development. With a focus on quality teaching, research, and community service, Jefap University prepares students to become leaders and professionals who can make a positive impact locally and globally.<\/p>

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The Founder\u2019s Journey: Mrs. Edith E. Agbonghale<\/strong><\/p>


\u200bMrs. Edith E. Agbonghale is a distinguished educator, visionary leader, and the driving force behind the Jefap educational brand. For over four decades, she has dedicated her life to raising the standard of academic excellence in Nigeria, moving from the front of the classroom to the helm of a university.
\u200bEarly Life and Foundations
\u200bBorn on May 5, 1958, Mrs. Agbonghale was raised in Zaria, though she hails from Ubiaja in Edo State. This blend of cultural backgrounds helped shape her into a versatile and community-focused leader.
\u200bIn 1977, she reached two pivotal milestones that would define her path: she began her professional teaching career in Kaduna and married her late husband, Engineer Francis Usiaho Agbonghale.
\u200bA Legacy of Academic Excellence
\u200bWith a deep-seated passion for mentorship, Mrs. Agbonghale transitioned from teaching to educational entrepreneurship, aiming to create environments where students could thrive both morally and academically.
\u200b1994: She founded Jefap International School in Suleja. What started as a vision for quality basic education grew into a cornerstone of the Suleja community.
\u200b2025: Marking a historic leap in her career, she founded Jefap University, Niger State. This institution represents the culmination of her lifelong mission to provide holistic, world-class education at every level.
\u200bVision and Philosophy
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