To become a centre of excellence recognized as one of the leading Universities in Nigeria, in Africa and the world at large through teaching, research, scholarship, innovation, community service, and the dissemination of knowledge.

Mission Statement:

To promote quality education, character and cultural transformation, to meet the challenges of our time through exemplary scholarship and professionalism for the purpose of addressing local, national and international issues in key areas so as to contribute to the improvement of the global community.