Yobe State University
Yobe State University LOGO | |
| Motto | Knowledge Is Light |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2006 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mala Mohammed Daura |
Administrative staff | 1300 |
| Undergraduates | 10,000 |
| Postgraduates | 2400 |
| Location | , 11°40′41″N 11°56′46″E / 11.678°N 11.946°E |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Website | ysu |
Yobe State University is located in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. It was established under the Yobe state law in 2006 by Alh. Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the then Executive Governor of Yobe State(1999-2007). The current Vice Chancellor of the university is Professor Mala Mohammed Daura.