The Objectives of the university are:
• To produce high quality graduates with competencies that meet the needs of the community.
• To play a pivotal role in applying research and innovation to address socio-economic problems and promote innovation for economic growth by forging strategic partnerships with the productive sector of the economy and national innovation systems.
• To award and confer Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates and other academic distinctions including honorary Degrees and distinctions.
• To contribute to local, national and international policy making for equitable development.
• To advance, transmit and preserve knowledge in societal progress from one generation to the next.