**Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU)** is a **private university** located in **Agbara-Otor**, **Delta State**, Nigeria. The university was **established in 2015** by business magnate **Michael Ibru** and former banker **Cecilia Ibru**, with the goal of promoting education as a tool to **reduce poverty** and foster community development.
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## Academic Divisions
MCIU is organized into multiple academic faculties, offering a wide range of undergraduate programs. In **2021**, the **National Universities Commission (NUC)** approved **13 additional courses**, expanding the institution’s offerings.
### Notable Approved Courses (2021)
- LL.B Law
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Microbiology
- Public Administration
- ...and others.
### Faculties
- **Faculty of Arts and Humanities**
- **Faculty of Computing**
- **Faculty of Law**
- **Faculty of Management and Social Science**
- **Faculty of Natural and Applied Science**
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## Leadership
### Vice Chancellor
**Professor Ibiyinka Fuwape** is the current Vice Chancellor of MCIU. She is a **Professor of Physics** and the **second substantive Vice Chancellor** of the university. Prior to her appointment at MCIU, she served as a **professor and lecturer** at the **Federal University of Technology, Akure**.
### Pro-Chancellor
**Joop Berkhout** served as the **Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council** until **February 10, 2025**.
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## Founders
- **Michael Ibru** – Renowned Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist.
- **Cecilia Ibru** – Former managing director and CEO of Oceanic Bank.
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## Vision and Mission
MCIU was founded with a mission to **bridge the education gap**, **combat poverty**, and **develop ethical leaders** equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for the 21st century.
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