Sideview of Peaceland University Main Campus at Nkpokiti road, Enugu
From Maurice Okafor, Enugu
Peaceland University has come to stay as another citadel of learning based in Enugu state promising a global outreach.
Barely three years of its projection into a University, the institution has excelled the probation period successfully
The Vice Chancellor of Peaceland University, Rev. Father Professor Leo Chidi Ilechukwu attributed this feat to the commitment and sacrifices of the management staff of the institution, who are steadfast with the character and footsteps of Mama Pia, the founder of the institution, who funded and made sacrifices to ensure that Peaceland University is a citadel of learning, a foundation for promoting global peace and humanitarian services to mankind,with Africa as it’s major focus and and a take-off from Nigeria.
Mama Pia was a virtuous Christian from Switzerland ,who spent her life time in promoting peace and rendering humanitarian services to the poor and the vulnerable.
Thus, the name of the University ‘Peaceland is a step in continuing with the legacy of it’s founder Mama Pia, as well as immortalizing her name in the sands of times.
The Commitment, Sacrifices, dedication and prudent management of resources of Peaceland University under the able leadership of Rev.Father Professor Leo Chidi Ilechukwu is the secret behind the success of excelling the probation period, barely three years the Institution expanded it’s tentacles into a university.
This achievement and recommendation by National University Commission (NUC) monitoring team are based on verifiable facts and realities so far put on ground at the various campuses of the University.
Currently, Peaceland University operates three campuses in Enugu metropolis. They includes the Main Campus located at Nkpokiti road, Independence layout Enugu,beside Old Revival Path mission close.
The second campus is located at Chaka crescent,off Nza street, Independence layout,Enugu Whereas, the third Campus is located at Emene near Enugu towards Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital.
Still not yet done, Peaceland University under the able management of it’s Vice Chancellor,Rev.Fr. Prof.Leo Chidi Ilechukwu, in his committment to keep fate with Mama Pia’s(Founder) vision of achieving global peace through education empowerment has expanded the scope of the University by acquiring a big mass of land for it’s permanent site at Oji River, a border town between Enugu state and Anambra state.
Peaceland University is bent on stirring a revolution in the Private University system in Nigeria.In line with the vision of the founder,Mama Pia. The University is seemingly run like a foundation and not a profit making venture as tuition fees paid by the students are moderate,lower than what is obtained in most other private universities in Nigeria.
The Vice Chancellor Rev.Fr. Prof.Leo Chidi Ilechukwu stated, “We are not here to make money. We are talking after the Founder,Mama Pia, who made sacrifices for humanity Our lecturers and members of staff agree to take a moderate home pay, so as not to transfer the burden on the students. We are happy in making such sacrifices for humanity That’s the vision of the Founder of Peaceland University,Mama Pia. Many of us also consider it as part of our voluntary services, in giving back to the society”.
Presently, Peaceland University is running Professional courses in seven faculties.They are the Faculty of Arts, Education, Natural and Applied Sciences,Computing and Engineering, Allied health/Sciences and Faculty of Law.
The Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr.Leo Chidi Ilechukwu stated,”The Faculties didn’t just come They were properly assessed and inspected.
The law faculty have a Council of legal Education.So far, Peaceland University satisfied all the conditions of Nigeria Universities Commission(NUC) and the Federal Executive Council(FEC).
Peaceland is another Catholic owned University based in Enugu.With it’s Motto as ‘Knowledge, Character and Service’,
In addition to studies, the students are nurtured with so they can imbibe good morals in their conduct and behavioural attitude while passing through Peaceland University.
There are adequate Hostel Accommodation for it’s students however those who prefer to live off campus are permitted at the moment.. Adequate hostel accommodation are also available for foreign students.
Admission is still on going for the 2026/2027 academic session for both Nigerian and foreign students.
