Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Other name	Danfodio
Former names	University of Sokoto
Motto	The most peaceful university in Nigeria
Motto in English	'Read'
Type	Public
Established	1975
Academic affiliations	Association of African Universities (AAU); Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU); Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU); National Universities Commission (NUC);
Chancellor	Rilwan Akiolu, Oba of Lagos
Vice-Chancellor	Lawal Suleiman Bilbis
Location	Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Campus	Urban (main campus)
Website	udusok.edu.ng

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), also known as UDUSOK, is a public research university located in the city of Sokoto, north western Part of Nigeria. It is one of the initial twelve universities founded in Nigeria by the federal government in 1975.

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto with a motto "ikraa" which means "Read". The degree is awarded based on character and learning.

The university is named after the famous Usman dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.

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