
A budding tertiary institution of higher learning, Southern Atlantic University, located in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, along Victor Attah International Airport, will soon conduct admissions of pioneer students into the institution after the recent provisional license to start operations.
The university which had earlier metamorphosed from an academic hub of distinction ab initio is poised to serve as one of the pioneer academic citadels in South-South of the Niger nay Nigeria.
The progenitor of the private university, Pastor Bassey James, said the new university is ready to offer top-notch academic and moral upbringing to students.
According to him, “To the glory of God, on the 3rd of March 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR approved Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, and on the 30th of April 2025, our Operational Licence was given to us by the honourable minister of education.
What I want to assure the people is that the new university will make a noticeable difference in academic excellence and the moral upbringing of students. Society should expect quality graduates who will contribute to the development of society.
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Also speaking, a socialite, Blessing Alexander, said, “A heartfelt congratulations to my godfather, the founder/progenitor of the Atlantic Southern University, in person of Pastor Bassey James, a businessman, strategic security consultant and a man of God par excellence.
According to her, “It is a well-deserved honour and I sincerely celebrate with you, Sir. Finally, I am so glad to announce to the general public that Atlantic Southern University has got a Provisional Licence/Accreditation to kick off at full speed. Join Atlantic Southern University and enjoy, quality education with industry-relevant programmes, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology as well as flexible learning options to suit your needs. Apply now and take the first step towards a successful career!
Alexander who intimated that Southern Atlantic University is the most premium emerging institution in Ibibio land, strategically placed to provide the best in projecting academic pursuit, informed that the admission requirements, prerequisite, courses and processes would soon be made public.