provide a University of International Standards for learning, research, acquisition of specialised skills and comprehensive training of students by empowering them to practically apply knowledge and skills to the benefit of humanity;
provide access to quality university education for qualified candidates who cannot be accommodated in the existing universities despite meeting the basic qualification requirements;
complement the efforts of Government in bridging the yawning employment gap by creating employment opportunities for Nigerians and Africans;
develop students' character through a functional curriculum that respects the value of every student and promotes national integration and harmonisation of Nigeria's ethnic and religious diversity;
enhance competence in university education through specialised, flexible and innovative academic and professional programmes leading to the award of first degrees, higher degrees and diplomas with emphasis on technical, managerial, creative and professional skills acquisition;
encourage and promote the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex, political conviction or physical disability the opportunity of acquiring university education; and
undertake other activities appropriate for teaching, research and community service as expected of a university of high standard.
