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At just 13, Bilyaminu lost his father and sustained a spinal cord injury that left him physically impaired. Growing up in Gidam-Maitibi, Katsina State, where access to education is already a steep climb, his future seemed uncertain.

Yet, he refused to let hardship define him. Against financial and societal barriers, he completed secondary school and dared to dream of higher education. That dream became reality when he was awarded a scholarship through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU).

Today, Bilyaminu is thriving—attending classes, participating in tech conferences, and pursuing his dream of becoming an engineer. More importantly, he is giving back: supporting his family and inspiring other young people with disabilities in his community.

His journey is proof that disability is never a limitation on human potential. With access, opportunity, and support, barriers can become bridges to transformation.

Read more via https://pau.edu.ng/beyond-the-barrier-bilyaminus-journey-of-resilience-and-opportunity/

Whether you want to innovate with technology, lead in business, or inspire through media, Pan-Atlantic University provides the foundation. Explore our three schools and discover the courses that will shape your future.

In light of recent misinformation and fraudulent activities circulating online, Pan-Atlantic University wishes to provide clarity and protect prospective applicants for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University. Please read the following disclaimer carefully:

JAMB has released the 2026 UTME results, and we’re proud to see brilliant candidates selecting Pan-Atlantic University:

Olabiyisi (368) ranked 4th nationwide, choosing Mechatronics at PAU
Another outstanding candidate, Umokoro Oghenevovwero, ranked 9th, choosing Electrical/Electronic Engineering at PAU.

Their choice shows that PAU is where excellence meets opportunity, and where future leaders are made.

Ready to write your own success story? Apply now 👉 apply.pau.edu.ng

What happens when traditional rulers step into the classroom?

Pan-Atlantic University hosted respected leaders from the Ibeju Kingdom for an insightful session on Indigenous Knowledge and Nation-Building.
Our students sat with real traditional rulers and got raw, first-hand insights into culture, governance, identity, and heritage - straight from the custodians themselves.

One of our faculty members, Dr. Albert Onobhayedo, described the course as “a rescue mission” — and you could feel why. At a time when many young people are losing touch with their roots, moments like this bring them back home.

Who else believes we need more of this kind of education in Nigeria?

We welcomed a delegation from University, Ghana, as part of our student exchange programme.

The initiative emphasizes cultural entrepreneurship in film, music, and fashion, while strengthening leadership development. Led by Dr. Millicent Adjei and Mrs. Rosemary Kotei-Buckman, the delegation engaged with PAU stakeholders and explored Nigeria’s creative industries through visits to the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Lagos Business School, Enterprise Development Centre, Nike Art Gallery, and Black Box Film Production Company.

This visit deepens ties between PAU and Ashesi University, fostering creativity, leadership, and cultural exchange across Africa.