Godfrey Okoye University (GO University) was founded in 2009 by the Very Reverend Father Professor Dr. Christian Anieke for the Catholic Diocese of Enugu.

[3] On 1 December 2013, GOU commenced a week-long programme of activities to celebrate its maiden convocation.

100 students were awarded bachelor's degrees during the final ceremony on 7 December 2013.

[4] GOU is a member of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVC).

GO Uni Radio 106.9fm[14] broadcasts live and via Internet[15] from their studios at Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers Corner, Enugu.