Bells University of Technology explained

Bells University of Technology
Other Name:	BellsTech
Established:	2004
Mottoeng:	Only the best is good for Bells
Type:	Private
Chancellor:	HE. Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwanbo
Vice Chancellor:	Prof. Jeremiah Ó. Ojediran
Administrative Staff:	37
Students:	>2,999
City:	Ota
State:	Ogun
Country:	Nigeria
Campus:	Urban
Website:	www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng

Bells University of Technology (BUT), also known as Bellstech, is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria.^[1] It was established in 2004, and began admitting students from the 2005/2006 academic session. It is located in Ogun State of Nigeria.^{[2] [3] [4]}

History

Bells was established in 2004 by The Bells Educational Foundation, which already ran nursery, primary and secondary schools. The Bells Educational Foundation is owned by Olusegun Obasanjo, former-President of Nigeria.^{[5] [6]}

Colleges and departments

Bells is made up of seven colleges and thirty-five departments. Due to restructuring some colleges were merged and since 1 August 2016, it has three colleges: College of Engineering & Environmental Sciences, College of Natural & Applied Sciences and College of Management Sciences.^[7]

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

• Physics with Electronics
• Applied Mathematics & Statistics
• Industrial Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Aquaculture & Fisheries Mgt
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Food Technology
• Biotechnology
• Nutrition and Dietetics

College of Management Sciences

• Business Administration with option in (Business Computing, Human Resources Management, International Business and Marketing)
• Management Technology with option in (Project management and Transport Management & Logistics)
• Accounting
• Banking and finance
• Economics

College of Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering

College of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture
• Building Technology
• Estate Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Surveying and Geoinformatics
• Urban and Regional Planning

Convocation

In October 2023, the school graduate new set of students. And it marked the school's 15th convocation ceremony.^[8]

Partnership

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) partners with bells university of technology to build a weather station in the school.^[9]

Conference center

In August 2021, the conference center was commissioned in the school.^[10]

Inauguration of building

On 22 April 2024, there was inauguration of new building which is for the college of post graduate.The building was inaugurated by the former president Olusegun Obasanjo.^[11]

Ranking

Bell University is ranked 60th among the private university in Nigeria.^[12]

See also

Academic libraries in Nigeria

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: 37 students Bag 1st Class Degrees At Bells University . Independent . 25 October 2017 . 2018-02-07.
2. Ayedun . Caleb Abiodun . Utom . Jennifer Anwurika . Oluwunmi . Adedamola . Omonijo . Dare Ojo . Akinjare . Omolade Adedoyin . 2021-05-17 . Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria . Journal of International Cooperation and Development . 4 . 1 . 26 . 10.36941/jicd-2021-0002 . 2612-4793. free .
3. Web site: Ayedun . Caleb Abiodun . 2021 . Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria .
4. Web site: 2023-04-04 . Bells University of Technology . 2023-05-18 . Times Higher Education (THE) . en.
5. Web site: 2021-04-17. Why Bells University awarded Jamodu, Nigerian Breweries Chairman with honorary doctorates ― VC. 2021-10-27. Tribune Online. en-GB.
6. Web site: 2021-06-02.
   1. SexualHarassment: Almost two years after, UNILAG sacks lecturers indicted in scandal
   . 2021-10-27. en-GB.
7. Web site: 2017-12-17. List of Courses Offered at Bells University Of Technology Ota. 2021-10-27. Nigerian Scholars. en-US.
8. Web site: 2023-10-25 . Bells University Prepares For 15th Convocation, Produces 37 First-Class Graduates Independent Newspaper Nigeria . 2024-05-01 . en-GB.
9. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2024-01-20 . NiMet partners Bells University to build weather station In Ogun . 2024-05-01 . The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News . en-US.
10. Web site: Obasanjo commissions Bells University conference centre . 2024-05-06 . Premium times ng.
11. Web site: Godfrey . Chimezie . 2024-04-22 . Obasanjo inaugurates building donated to Bells University in Ota . 2024-05-06 . Newsdiaryonline . en-US.
12. Web site: 2024-04-10 . Bells University of Technology . 2024-05-06 . Times Higher Education (THE) . en.