Facts & Figures
Indicator 16
Access & Inclusion Statistics
Where TSU’s students come from: by state, geopolitical zone and local government area, with the university’s role in widening access for Taraba State and the North-East.
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States represented in the student body
76.2%
Students from Taraba State
83.2%
Students from the North-East zone
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Taraba LGAs represented
Students by Geopolitical Zone
North-East83.2%
North-Central11.8%
South-East1.9%
South-South0.8%
North-West0.6%
South-West0.6%
Top 10 States of Origin
| State | % of students |
|---|---|
| Taraba | 76.2% |
| Benue | 9.7% |
| Adamawa | 5.7% |
| Plateau | 0.8% |
| Enugu | 0.7% |
| Nasarawa | 0.6% |
| Gombe | 0.6% |
| Kogi | 0.5% |
| Anambra | 0.5% |
| Borno | 0.5% |
Taraba State Catchment: Students by LGA
| LGA | % of Taraba students |
|---|---|
| Takum | 12.2% |
| Jalingo | 11.4% |
| Wukari | 10.5% |
| Karim-Lamido | 9.4% |
| Donga | 9.0% |
| Sardauna | 8.8% |
| Ussa | 5.7% |
| Kurmi | 5.6% |
| Gassol | 4.7% |
| Lau | 4.4% |
| Zing | 4.3% |
| Ardo-Kola | 3.7% |
| Bali | 3.6% |
| Yorro | 2.9% |
| Ibi | 2.2% |
| Gashaka | 1.3% |
Information pending: NiTERAC-defined disadvantaged and catchment categories, scholarships, fee waivers, bursaries and disability support, with annual numbers of beneficiaries.
Sources & Notes
- State and LGA of origin: 2025/2026 student register, shown as percentages of registered students.
- Geopolitical zones: Nigeria’s six zones; FCT counted with North-Central.
Page last updated: October 2026.