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Sam Maris VC felicitates Muslims at Eid, urges national unity

The Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Francis Gbore, has congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fast.

Police commend Sam Maris University’s security as VC pledges continued support

The Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Francis Gbore, has assured the Nigeria Police Force of the institution’s commitment to strengthening collaboration to sustain the robust security framework already established on the campus.

Sam Maris University Matriculates 413 Students at Second Ceremony

Sam Maris University (SMU), Supare-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, the first private university in Akokoland, has matriculated 413 fresh students at its Second Matriculation Ceremony, recording its highest student intake since inception.

Sam Maris Varsity VC Assures Students of Safety Amid Insecurity

The Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Francis Gbore, has assured students of the institution’s unwavering commitment to their safety despite prevailing security challenges in some parts of the country.

Exhibit Seriousness, Shun Social Vices - SMU VC, Prof. Gbore Tells New Students

The Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University (SMU), Supare-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, Professor Gbore, has urged newly admitted students to take their studies seriously and steer clear of all forms of social vices that could hinder their success.

SMU VC bags award, pledges more commitment

...as Prof. Gbore hails Registrar over top-notch training of Varsity Staff

The Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University (SMU), Supare-Akoko, Prof. Francis Gbore, has reiterated his firm commitment to the development of the institution.

Sam Maris Varsity VC advocates stronger role for Deans of Students

The Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Prof. Francis Ayodeji Gbore, has called for a more proactive role for Deans of Students in fostering lasting peace across African university campuses.

Your appointment will usher in purposeful reform - Sam Maris Varsity VC tells Ajibefun

...I've no doubt in Prof. Gbore’s capacity, says Ondo Education Commissioner

The Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University (SMU), Supare-Akoko in Ondo State, Prof. Francis Gbore, has expressed optimism that the appointment of the new Commissioner for Education, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, will herald purposeful reform in the education sector of Ondo State.

2025/2026 Provisional Admission into Undergraduate Programmes

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates for provisional admission into the undergraduate programmes of the University for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.

NANS visits Sam Maris University, pledges collaboration

The Executive of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has paid a courtesy visit to Sam Maris University (SMU), Supare-Akoko in Ondo State.