WELCOME TO THE PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY

The Pan African University (PAU) is the culmination of continental initiatives of the Commission of the African Union to revitalize higher education and research in Africa, under the Second Decade of Education for Africa and the consolidated Plan of Action of Science and Technology for Africa. It will exemplify excellence, enhance the attractiveness and global competitiveness of African higher education and research and establish the African University at the core of Africa's development.

 

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Message of the PAU COUNCIL President! (PAUSTI Graduation ceremony 2020)

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On behalf of the Pan African University Council and myself, I would like convey heartfelt felicitation to the Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation graduating class of 2020.

The Institute has made tremendous progress in its efforts to produce quality human resources who are uniquely adapted to provide sustainable solutions to the problems facing our continent.

The decision of the African Heads of State to prioritize higher education was informed by the enduring wisdom that any meaningful development programme must be anchored on a sound scientific base.

As a council, we understand the enormity of this decision and believe that it is through equipping young Africans with modern day skills, competencies and attitudes, that they can be effective players in the continent’s transformation programmes.

PAU graduates have the advantage of having been taught about the African situation; including its culture and environment. The many interactions they have while undertaking their studies have allowed them to forge strong networks that can be tapped to drive the realization of Africa Agenda 2063.

 I urge the graduands to steadfastly move into Africa’s productive sectors and gallantly impose themselves both scientifically and professionally in their respective areas of specialization. I wish them success in your professional careers in Africa and the globe at large.

 

Prof. Pierre Dominique Nzinzi

President of the Pan African University Council

RECTORATE

The Rectorate is responsible for the daily management of the PAU and is headed by the Rector who is the Chief Executive Officer of the PAU.

At the Malabo Summit held in June 2015, African Heads of State and Government adopted Decision EX.CL/Dec.829 to host the Rectorate of the Panafrican University. Following this decision, a high level panel was set up by Decision EX.CL/Dec.829  (XXV) to designate the country that will host the PAU Rectorate. Considering the report by this panel, the Executive Council selected Cameroon as host country and recommended the designation of Cameroon by the Ordinary session of the African Union Assembly who endorsed the selection in January 2016.

The Pan African University is a flagship project of the African Union

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