President Messages

Why JUMAU - ITA

Dear Visitor,

The communities in which we live and work are going through deep and transformative change. JUMAU-ITA University exists to create transformative experiences for our students, preparing them for life and work, while contributing to shaping the world through research, innovation, teaching, and community engagement. JUMAU-ITA University has a distinctive approach to meeting the challenges of today’s world: we provide an education rooted in rigorous academic foundations and cross-disciplinary understanding, which is applied through innovation and enterprise to solve real-world problems and meet the needs of society. This approach is reflected in our founding motto, “Leave to Serve.” As relevant today as ever, it inspires the university’s driving vision for its next chapter: “Ready for Life and Work.” As an institution, we are committed to evolving in ways that stay true to our founding values while embracing the significant changes happening around us. This renewal means helping our students, faculty, and partners adapt to shifting economic and social landscapes, ensuring that JUMAU-ITA University contributes meaningfully to sustainable prosperity and is equipped to meet global opportunities and challenges. Our strategic plan outlines the values, goals, and priorities we will pursue over the coming years to transform the way we work and learn. It reflects our aim to create innovative, sustainable impact in the communities we serve. In the proud tradition of JUMAU-ITA University, we strive to empower everyone to succeed in this dynamic new era. This includes students from Togo and abroad, individuals with disabilities, lifelong learners, and our entire academic and professional community across all our campuses and partnerships. Our goal remains to deliver life-changing educational experiences and to shape the future with the knowledge, talent, and leadership we cultivate. With best wishes,

M Beguedou
The Office of the President
JUMAU-ITA University
Lomé, Togo