Ajayi Crowther University

About Ajayi Crowther University

According to Wikipedia, Ajayi Crowther University also known as ACU is a private university located in Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria. Historical background The Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was established by the Supra Diocesan Board of the Church of Nigeria , has its origins in the defunct CMS* training institution, Abeokuta and the defunct St. Andrews College, Oyo.CMS The University started as CMS Training Institution in Abeokuta in 1853 from where it was relocated to Lagos . In March 1896, it was transplanted to Oyo retrospectively in 1920. At inception, St. Andrews College, Oyo produced holders of Grade II Teachers Certificate while the Divinity Course for training church ministers was added to the curriculum between 1910 and 1942, and the proprietorship of the College was transferred from CMS, London to the Church of Nigeria .