Edo State University, Uzairue Explained

Edo State University, Uzairue
Type:Public
Academic Affiliation:National Universities Commission
Budget:₦30billion[1]
City:Iyamho
State:Edo State
Country:Nigeria
Postalcode:-->
Zipcode:-->
Campus:Urban
Language:English
Colours:-->
Athletics Nicknames:-->
Sports Nickname:-->
Sports Nicknames:-->
Mascots:-->

Edo State University, Uzairue (abbreviated EDSU) is a state government-owned tertiary institution founded in 2016. It is located in Iyamho, a town in Etsako West local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. On 23 March 2016, the university was approved by the National Universities Commission as Nigeria's 41st state university.[2] Edo State University offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

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.[3] The university was however changed to Edo University and its location to Iyamho.

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.[4]

Criticism

Upon the establishment of Edo State University, Uzairue, 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 of establishing a university when other tertiary institutions in the state were already in bad conditions.[6]

Vice chancellors

University Library

Edo State 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.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Edo govt spends N30bn on Iyamho Varsity — Ize-Iyamu. Vanguard News. Enogholase. Gabriel. Benin City. 4 April 2016. 27 May 2016.
  2. News: NUC approves Edo State University. Sebastine Ebhuomhan. Premium Times. 25 March 2016. 27 May 2016.
  3. News: Edo Assembly passes bill to establish University of Science and Technology. Premium Times. 27 March 2014. 27 May 2016.
  4. Web site: 7 July 2019. Edo University Iyamho : Model varsity aiming for the top. 15 July 2021. Vanguard News. en-US.
  5. News: The Ironies of Oshiomhole's Iyamo University. Francis Akhigbe. THISDAY Live. Benin City. 3 April 2016. 27 May 2016.
  6. News: Oshiomhole Justifies Creation of Edo State Varsity. THISDAY Live. Anayo Okolie. 6 April 2016. 27 May 2016.
  7. Web site: ORCID. Emmanuel Aluyor (0000-0002-6435-3142). 15 July 2021. orcid.org. en.
  8. Web site: Edo State University, Uzairue . 2024-06-19 . old.edouniversity.edu.ng.