The University of Africa, Toru-Orua is a public university located in Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2016 by the administration of Seriake Dickson.
The University of Africa, Toru-Orua was established under the Bayelsa State University Law of 2016.
The university admitted its first group of undergraduate students in 2017.
The university's first Vice-Chancellor was Prof. Valentine A. Aletor, a scholar in Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition. His tenure from 2016 to 2019 oversaw the establishment of infrastructure, academic programmes, and research initiatives.
He was succeeded by Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene, an American citizen born in Zimbabwe, who specializes in Soil Science. Under his leadership, the university expanded academic offerings, developed research collaborations, and promoted community engagement.
The university's campus covers 200 acres in Toru-Orua. Facilities include lecture halls, laboratories, a library, student hostels, and recreational spaces.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in fields including Engineering, Social sciences, Natural sciences, Humanities, and Management.
The university hosts several research centres, including the Center for Renewable Energy Studies, the Institute for Niger Delta Studies, and the Center for Advanced Social Research. These centres conduct research on topics of societal importance, fostering collaboration between faculty, students, and external experts.