Pioneered by a group of the first alumni of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), the University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UNAA), Nsukka was formed in 1963. Mr. B. I. C. Ijomah (as he then was, but now late, a Professor of Political Sociology) was the President.  He was also the first National President of the Association following its inaugural National Convention at the Nsukka campus of the University on 29th August, 1965, which marked the formal establishment of the National body of the University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UNAA). Over the years, the Association has continued to increase in branches in different parts of the country and in diaspora. The spread of the Association is global, having over forty branches across Nigeria including Cameroon, the United Kingdom and about five states in the United States of America. It is one of the most virile, vibrant, fastest and leading alumni movements in Nigeria with its members found in all spheres of human endeavours contributing significantly to national development.

UNAA Organizational Structure

The organizational structure of the University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UNAA) is federational in nature. Matters, in the order of ascension, move from the branch led by the Branch President to the zone coordinated by the Zonal Vice President and then to the national led by the National President of the Association and vice versa. Its headquarters is in the Nsukka campus of the University and headed by an Executive Secretary who has to be an alumnus or alumna of the University and an employee of the Association. The day-to-day running of the Association nationally and internationally rests on the National Executive Officers, who, including the Zonal Vice Presidents, are different branch members elected at the National Convention. There is the National Executive Council (NEC) comprising the National Executive Officers and the Branch Presidents. This organ meets at least three times in a year to chart the course of the Association. There is also the National Convention which is the supreme body of the Association. This organ is made up of the National Executive Council (NEC) and ten delegates from each of the branches of the Association. The National Convention is held biennially. The Association has so far held a total of one-hundred and ten National Executive Council (NEC) meetings and twenty-seven National Conventions.

VISION STATEMENT OF UNAA

To strengthen and collaborate with the alma mater in the creation of a functional, globally competitive and research focused University that is responsive to the needs of society while delivering world-class education and knowledge as well as promoting core values that ensure the restoration of the dignity of man.

MISSION STATEMENT OF UNAA

To impact the alma mater positively by galvanizing the alumni world over into one organization which shall encourage the proud participation and shared sense of responsibility among its members to foster the feeling of pride, affection and goodwill towards the alma mater through collective and individual supports and also promote and enhance opportunities for networking among its members.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF UNAA

• To foster fellowship and positive cooperation among members.
• To assist in advancing the philosophy, aims and objectives of the University of Nigeria.
• To maintain a good relationship between the alumni and the University.
• To care for the legitimate interests of its members.
• To identify with current national and international issues.
• To take leadership and pre-eminent positions among alumni associations.
• To be involved in the education re-orientation of future alumni.
• To strengthen the association’s influence and lobby capacities.
• To show greater involvement in the management and future of the University.
• To be committed to the advancement of the University and humanity in general.

NATIONAL PRESIDENTS OF UNAA

The Association has since formal establishment had the following National Presidents in the following order: