Edo University, Iyamho

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Edo University, Iyamho
Edo University Main Entrance.jpg
Edo University Main Entrance
Former name
Edo State University, Uzairue
TypePublic
Established2016 (2016)
Academic affiliation
 National Universities Commission
Budget₦30billion [1]
Location
Iyamho
,
Edo State
,
Nigeria
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Website edouniversity.edu.ng
Edo University, Iyamho
Edo University Senate Building Edo University Senate Building.jpg
Edo University Senate Building
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Edo University, Iyamho, Edo state gate2

Edo University, Iyamho (abbreviated EDI) is a state government-owned tertiary institution founded in 2016. Formerly known as Edo State University, Uzairue, it is located in Iyamho, a town in Etsako West local government area of Edo State, Nigeria.

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In December 2024, the Edo state governor Senator Monday Okpebholo approved the renaming of the university from Edo state University, Uzairue, to Edo University, Iyamho. [2] On 23 March 2016, the university was approved by the National Universities Commission as Nigeria's 41st state university. [3] Edo University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

Edo University Administrative Building Edo University Administrative Building.jpg
Edo University Administrative Building

History

On 27 March 2014, the Edo State House of Assembly passed a bill for the establishment of a University of Science and Technology at Uzairue. [4] The university was however changed to Edo University and its location to Iyamho. [5]

Ranking and achievement

In 2018, the university was ranked first among State government owned Universities and third University in Nigeria in the first ever Open Educational Resources (OER) conducted by National Universities Commission (NUC) Institutional repository. [6]

Criticism

Upon the establishment of Edo University, the Governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomole was criticized by some section of the press. Francis Akhigbe of THISDAYLive cited "personal interest" as the reason why Oshiomole established the university . [5] The media also felt there was no need to establish a university when other tertiary institutions in the state were already in bad condition. [7]

Vice chancellors

University library

Edo University's library provides a devoted, specialized, and approachable service across the campus. The university’s informational resources, both in print and online/offline formats, support the teaching and exploration activities of the institution. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Enogholase, Gabriel (4 April 2016). "Edo govt spends N30bn on Iyamho Varsity — Ize-Iyamu". Vanguard News . Benin City. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  2. ↑ nwine, nekpen (30 December 2024). "GOV OKPEBHOLO RENAMES EDO STATE UNIVERSITY - Edo State Government" . Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. ↑ Sebastine Ebhuomhan (25 March 2016). "NUC approves Edo State University". Premium Times . Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Edo Assembly passes bill to establish University of Science and Technology". Premium Times . 27 March 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  5. 1 2 Francis Akhigbe (3 April 2016). "The Ironies of Oshiomhole's Iyamo University". THISDAY Live . Benin City . Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Edo University Iyamho : Model varsity aiming for the top". Vanguard News. 7 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  7. ↑ Anayo Okolie (6 April 2016). "Oshiomhole Justifies Creation of Edo State Varsity". THISDAY Live . Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  8. ↑ ORCID. "Emmanuel Aluyor (0000-0002-6435-3142)". orcid.org. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  9. ↑ "Edo State University, Uzairue". old.edouniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 19 June 2024.

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