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Benson Idahosa University
BIU
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TypePrivate
EstablishedFebruary, 2002
AffiliationChurch of God Mission International (CGMi)
Chancellor Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa OON
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sam Guobadia FCIA
Location
Benin
,
Edo State
,
Nigeria

6°20′N5°38′E / 6.333°N 5.633°E / 6.333; 5.633
CampusUrban, Multiples sites
Colors    Royal blue, gold and white
Website biu.edu.ng
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Benson Idahosa University

Benson Idahosa University (BIU) is a private, Christian university in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. [1] [2] [3] Previously named Christian Faith University (CFU), it was renamed in honor of Archbishop Benson Idahosa, a Charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin City, Nigeria, and reflects his evangelical beliefs. [4] [ citation needed ] He was the first president of the university. The current president of Benson Idahosa University, Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Faith Emmanuel Benson Idahosa, [5] son of Benson Idahosa, is the Bishop of CGMi Faith Arena and Co-ordinator, Next Generation Leadership of the Church of God Mission. [6] [7]

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BIU is accredited by Nigeria's higher education accreditation body, the National Universities Commission (NUC). It is the only university in Africa with international membership with the United States National Academy of Inventors. [8] Benson Idahosa University has maintained an enviable record in sports. BIU has maintained the best performance by any private university in Nigeria in all editions of Nigerian Private Universities Games, Nigerian Universities Games and West African Universities Games. [9] [10]

History

At the dedication of the multi-purpose main auditorium, the founder, Archbishop Benson Andrew Idahosa, said "in 1978, God told me I was going to build a university to the glory of his majesty... only God could have done that, as building a university in Nigeria then was the preserve of Federal and State Governments in Nigeria." [11]

The university commenced its academic programmes as Christian Faith University-Institute of Continuous Learning in 1993 at the Ugbor Campus. Successful candidates were admitted into two faculties—Basic Sciences and Management Sciences. National diploma degrees were awarded to students on completion of a two-year programme in affiliation with University of Benin, Benin City and Edo State University, Ekpoma (now Ambrose Alli University, Edo State). [12] [13]

The head of management was referred to as the rector. The rector was Prof. Uche Gbenedio. With support from Mike Okagbare, the registrar, and Mr. Adams, the bursar. Candidates were admitted into programmes in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Agriculture, Accounting, Economics and Political Science.

The university was later named "Benson Idahosa University" in 1998. In the 1999/2000 academic session, BIU had three faculties—Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences and Faculty of Arts and Education. [14]

The university received the required license to operate as a private university in Nigeria from the National Universities Commission in February 2002. [15]

The university's fourth faculty is the Faculty of Law, which currently has provisional accreditation from the Council of Legal Education. [16]

In August 2015, BIU opened its second campus, popularly known as Legacy Campus, Okha, with the movement of Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technologies in August 2015, and commencement of Faculty of Engineering in September 2015. Prof. Ben Anyata became the First Dean, Faculty of Engineering in February 2015. [17]

In May 2018, Prof. Sam Guobadia, the acting Vice Chancellor, announced the commencement of a new faculty, the Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, which is proposed to house the department of Medical Lab Sciences and Nursing. [18]

Courses Offered in Benson Idahosa University

The Benson Idahosa University has several faculties based in Benin City, Nigeria, including the Faculty of Arts and Education, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, and the Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology. The Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Law are located at the Legacy Campus, which was opened in the Okha district in 2020. [20]

Uti Nwachukwu (winner, Big Brother Africa 5: All Stars), B.Sc Ed Computer Education 2009 Bensonidahosauti.jpg
Uti Nwachukwu (winner, Big Brother Africa 5: All Stars), B.Sc Ed Computer Education 2009
Rev. Wale Feso (Presiding Pastor, Charismatic Renaissance Intl), B.Sc. Accounting 2003 Bensonidahosa5.jpg
Rev. Wale Feso (Presiding Pastor, Charismatic Renaissance Intl), B.Sc. Accounting 2003

Convocation

The university had its first convocation ceremony (postgraduate diplomas and bachelor's degrees in arts and sciences) on 25 September 2004, with Prof. E.T Ehiametalor as pro-chancellor, Prof. Eghosa Osagie as vice chancellor and E.M. Obadan as registrar. The Chancellor, Archbishop Margaret Benson E. Idahosa OON, was conferred with a Doctor of Letters degree.[ citation needed ]

YearConvocation lecturerHonorary doctorate awardee
2004Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa – Letters
2005Prof. Grace Alele-Williams
2007Prof. Grace Alele-WilliamsArchbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa – Letters
2008 Donald Duke
2009Chief (Mrs.) Elizabeth AdegbiteMrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru – Business Administration
2010Barr. Jimoh Ibrahim
2011Comrade Adams Oshiomhole Chief (Mrs.) Stella Okoli – Business Administration
Maj. Gen. Godwin Abbe – Public Administration
Com. Adams Oshiomhole – Political Science
2012Engr. Goddie Isibor – Business Administration
Chief Lemon Ikpea – Business Administration
Deacon Daniel Eghobamien – Business Administration
2013Prof. Julius Ihonvbere
2014Hon. Kingsley Kuku Deacon Vincent Agenmonmen – Business Administration
2015Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Divinity
2016Prof. Sidi Osho
2017 Ogiame Ikenwoli, Olu of Warri Kingdom – Divinity

Engr Emmanuel E Egbagbe, FNSE - Business Administration

2018Prof. Abubakar Rasheed

Alumni

Notable alumni

Among notable alumni are:

Association

Benson Idahosa University alumni [21] comprise graduates of the then Christian Faith University, which later translated into Benson Idahosa University. Alumni groups and chapters have been organized in several states with a view to carrying on the traditions of BIU and strengthening ties and communication between alumni and the university. The association has been in existence since 2004.

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  9. ↑ "Pastor Chris Oyakhilome donates and commissions new engineering building at Benson Idahosa University". Lighteousness News. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  10. ↑ "Sports Unit". Benson Idahosa University. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  11. ↑ "History and Philosophy".
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  13. ↑ "Margaret and Feb Idahosa to launch new University". Lighteousness News. 3 February 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  14. ↑ "Benson Idahosa University Home - Benson Idahosa University". www.biu.edu.ng.
  15. ↑ "Private Universities". www.nuc.edu.ng. National Universities Commission.
  16. ↑ "NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL". www.nigerianlawschool.edu.ng.
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  20. ↑ "Benson Idahosa University". Times Higher Education (THE). 5 July 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  21. ↑ "BIU Alumni" . Retrieved 24 June 2024.
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