Directorates & Centers

Directorate, ICT

Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT)

Headed by Engr. Dr. Philip Omolaye, the Directorate was established in 2004 and upgraded in 2006 to drive the University’s ICT vision.

Key functions include:

  • Providing ICT infrastructure and support services
  • Ensuring network connectivity and data security
  • Automating academic and administrative processes
  • Promoting digital transformation in teaching, research, and governance

Directorate, Academic Planning

Directorate of Academic Planning

Headed by Prof. (Mrs.) Comfort Dooshima Tuleun, this directorate ensures that all academic programs comply with NUC standards.

Key functions include:

  • Reviewing and accrediting curricula
  • Monitoring staffing and student ratios
  • Preparing the institution’s Vice-Chancellor report and USARM documentation
  • Generating enrollment/staff statistics and managing the academic calendar



Directorate, Linkages

Directorate of Linkages

Headed by Prof. N. M. Useh, FRSB, this directorate—created in January 2002— focuses on institutional partnerships.

Its mandate and achievements include:

  • Establishing and managing MOUs with national/international bodies
  • Facilitating staff and student exchanges, research collaborations, and funding opportunities
  • Sponsoring over 200 academic staff via TETFund/NEEDS for postgraduate training


Directorate, Consult

Directorate of UAM Consult (Consultancy Services)

Founded in 1997, UAM CONSULT is tasked with generating revenue through commercial projects, such as:

  • Conducting studies for clients (e.g. the World Bank)
  • Monitoring staffing and student ratios
  • Operating guest houses, meat and snack shops
  • Issuing recharge cards and other income-generating operations uam.edu.ng








Directorate, DIPPR

Directorate of Information, Protocol & Public Relations (DIPPR)

Transformed from a PRO office into a full directorate in 2017 and led by Mrs. Rosemary K. Waku, DIPPR handles:

  • University-wide communications and public image
  • Monitoring staffing and student ratios
  • Protocol logistics for key administrative officers
  • Media and information dissemination internally and externally








Financial Directorates, Bursary

Within the Bursary (financial hub), several directorates handle the University’s fiscal responsibilities:

  • Payroll & Pensions: Managing staff salaries, allowances, pensions
  • Stores: Overseeing procurement, inventory, and goods issuance
  • Assets & Insurance: Protecting institutional physical/intangible assets
  • Internally Generated Revenue (IGR): Driving income from services, consultancies, and commercial outlets
  • Main Accounts & Reports: Accounting, financial statements, compliance and audit support
  • Budget & Expenditure Control: Planning and monitoring budget alignment and variance analysis
  • Treasury & Archives: Custody of funds, banking operations, investment oversight, and financial record-keeping

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