The American University of Nigeria is the first American university in Sub-Saharan Africa. Accredited by the National Universities Commission, our mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and ultimately the world. The University is located in the city of Yola, capital of Adamawa, one of Nigeria's 36 states. Academic programs are offered in our four schools: The School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Entrepreneurship, School of Law, and School of Information Technology & Computing.