Veritas University, Abuja (The Catholic University of Nigeria)

To provide integral and holistic formation of students, and advance knowledge in the Service of God and society based on Catholic Principles.

The mission of Veritas University is to provide its students with an integral and holistic formation that combines academic and professional training with physical, moral, spiritual, social and cultural formation together with formation of Christian religious principles and the social Teachings of the Catholic Church. Through research, the University shall engage in the continous quest for truth, and the creation, preservation and dissemination of knowledge for the good of the society (Ex Corde Ecclesiae no. 30). Based on Christian inspiration and Christ's sacrificial witness, the University shall promote authentic human and cultural development modeled on the person of Christ, and shall champion the cause of justice and uprightness in society, work to empower the weak and the marginalized, and promote dialogue and colaboration in human relationships at various levels and among various cultures and religions (Ex Corde Ecclesiae nos. 31-37). From inception, the University shall encourage and promote research and scholarship in all fields of knowledge (Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Gen. Norms Art 2:1&2) as well as carry out teaching and other activities in accordance with Catholic ideals, principles and attitudes, while respecting the freedom of conscience of each person. Thus, graduates from the Veritas University, Abuja, after successfully completing their studies, should be able to use the knowledge and skills acquired at the Institution for the upliftment of themselves and the Nigerian society. In totality, the University will produce graduates, irrespective of race, gender, political and religious affiliation, who would posses the following qualities: a) wide and ordered knowledge in an area of academic discipline b) the ability to reason logically c) the ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing with confidence d) competence in numeric and computer literacy e) exhibition of such moral values as honesty, humility, truthfulness, love and high ethics in personal and professional life; f) ready acceptance of obligations and responsibilities; and well developed interpersonal skills and capaity for team work.