Our Journey
About Wellspring University
Wellspring University is a Nigerian-based private learning institution driven by pan-African ideology. Ours is a story of resilience and comeback against all odds. We officially began operations in 2009 in GRA Benin-City Edo state. We currently offer 17 undergraduate courses across 4 colleges, as well as postgraduate courses. We are a vibrant community of multicultural staff and students from across Africa. Our institution is committed to the positive transformation of our immediate environment, country, and the world at large. Wellspring University provides a student learning experience that will build the mindset of African leadership for positive change.
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Our Journey
The journey of Wellspring University has been anything but smooth. Since opening our doors to the public in 2010, the first decade was marked by a series of challenges, ranging from the mundane to the tumultuous. The period from 2020 to 2021 was especially pivotal. The Covid-19 pandemic came with its peculiar challenges in 2020 and in 2021, we lost our library to an electrical fire. The impact of these challenges listed above in addition to existing challenges we were facing put us on the verge of shutting down operations. But against all odds, we navigated through these challenges and survived this period. We embraced our survival as a gift we should not take for granted, and a second chance for a fresh start. This experience led us to reassess our core mission and our reason for existence by asking these three questions;
What direction is the world going?
What is the Future of Education in Nigeria and Africa?
How should universities be positioned in order to propel Nigeria to fulfil her potential?.
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Wellspring University Strategic Direction
Our attempt to answer these questions led to the launch of the first version of our Strategic Direction in November 2021. You can view it here.
The past few years of judiciously following our new vision have shown clear indications that we are on the right track as an institution, as this vision has sparked tremendous growth.
The path we travelled can be likened to attending the school of hard knocks and graduating successfully. Our unique story of resilience is a testament to the tough times we endured, which have profoundly shaped our ideology and drive for the future.
Our future at Wellspring University holds a lot of promise, for which we are really excited. We are looking forward to having you onboard with us. Start your journey here(apply now).
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The Journey to greatness
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2018
• Student population was at an all-time low of 237 students • 2018/2019 session was our lowest point. Staff salaries were sometimes unpaid for months • Staff turnover was very high -
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2020/2021
• There was a lockdown, WU was on the verge of SHUTDOWN (BUT WE SURVIVED!!!!) • May 2021. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY was razed down by fire -
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2023
Fast forward to the 2023/2024 session, our institution has recorded its highest number till date. A total number of 1,200 undergraduate students and over 200 postgraduate students (490% increase from 2019). -
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2024
We’re projected to cross the 2,000 students
It is evident that for Africa to chart a new course towards prosperity, it must adopt a different approach to its learning. As it becomes imperative to integrate learning systems that would positively build the pan-Africanist worldview.








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