The university is governed by the following bodies:

(i) The Board of trustees:

This body was established by the Diocesan Synod and is its proprietor. The titular head of the university is the Chancellor who is the Diocesan Bishop and head of the body.

(ii) The Council:

The university council is the Chief Governing Body of the university and it represents the interests of different groups.

It is the final authority in establishing the university policies. It appoints university officers and academic staff other than the Chancellor.

There are three important Governing Boards which report to the University Council:

(a) Finance, Planning and Properties Board

(b) Board of Appointments and Staff welfare
(c) Senate

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Academic, Administrative and financial officer of the university.

(iii) The Senate:

University Senate is the Chief Academic Council of the university. It establishes and awards degrees, diplomas and certificates, and adopts academic policy, and regulates admissions and examinations. It recommends staff appointments and works with its committees under it.

(iv) University Executive Officers:

The following are the officers of the university:

Vice-Chancellor
University Secretary
Academic Registrar
University Bursar
University Librarian
Dean of Students
Dean(s) of faculties.

v). Administrative Staff