Igbinedion University Explained

Igbinedion University, Okada
Image Alt:Igbinedion University
Motto:Knowledge & Excellence
Established:1999
Campus:Urban
Coordinates:6.7302°N 5.3958°W

Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO) is a privately owned university located in Okada, the headquarters of Ovia North-East Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria.

Established on 10 May 1999 by Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion CFR, IUO holds the distinction of being the first licensed private university in Nigeria.[1]

History and foundation

The institution officially opened its doors to foundation students on 15 October 1999. Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, a philanthropist and prominent figure in Benin City, provided the visionary leadership that gave rise to IUO's establishment.[2]

Academic accreditation

The university's programs, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels, have received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC).[3] [4] Additionally, the university's programs align with the requirements set forth by relevant professional bodies.[5] [6]

Colleges and academic offerings

Igbinedion University comprises seven distinct faculties, each catering to specific academic disciplines:

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Leadership and governance

The late Professor Anthony Uyekpen Osagie served as the inaugural vice-chancellor from 29 October 1999 to 30 November 2003. Professor Nduka Uraih, who held the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor, subsequently assumed the role of acting Vice Chancellor from December 2003 to 11 September 2004. Notably, Rev. Professor Eghosa Osaghae assumed the position of the second substantive vice chancellor, a role he held until June 2018 when Prof. Lawrence Ezemwonye became the V.C.[8]

Achievements and international engagements

I.U. partners with institutions such as the University of Westminster (UK) and Howard University (USA) to facilitate collaborative endeavors in various academic disciplines. Furthermore, IUO's membership in organizations like the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI) and participation in the Network Towards Unity for Health (NUFH) demonstrate its active engagement on the global educational stage.[9]

Academic programs

Faculty and departments

College Of Health Sciences

College of Pharmacy

College Of Engineering

College of Arts and Social Sciences

College Of Natural and Applied Sciences

College Of Business and Management Studies

College Of Law

Reputation

Over 10,000 people have graduated from various undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University. Since its establishment in 1999, it has worked for prominent firms both within and outside of Nigeria.[10] It has also received support from people and organizations such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, which funded the creation of an ultra-modern library for the school, and former Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Paul Dike, who donated a complex.[11] [12] [13] [14]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George . Godfrey . 2024-05-20 . 15 most expensive Nigerian universities . 2024-07-08 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  2. Web site: Igbinedion University Okada - Nigeria. 2021-09-13. Igbinedion University Okada. en-US.
  3. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2019-02-02 . NUC gives full accreditation to Igbinedion varsity 11 programmes . 2023-08-18 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Igbinedion varsity gets accreditation for 5 global IT academies - P.M. News . 2023-08-18 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Igbinedion University Set to Launch Distance Learning Programme - THISDAYLIVE . 2023-08-18 . www.thisdaylive.com . en.
  6. Web site: Enogholase . Gabriel . May 13, 2011 . Igbinedion varsity health college’s accreditation restored . Vanguard (Nigeria).
  7. Web site: IUO LIBRARY | Igbinedion University Okada . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150725123807/http://www.iuokada.edu.ng/IUO%20Library?sa=X&ved=0CBcQ9QEwAWoVChMIz93_vdX1xgIVwdYUCh310QMq . 2015-07-25 . 2015-07-25.
  8. Web site: Ezemonye is Igbinedion University New VC – THISDAYLIVE . 2022-08-10 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  9. Web site: The CMS Grammar PDF Educational Institutions Nigeria . 2022-03-20 . Scribd . en.
  10. Web site: NewsDirect . 2022-05-11 . Igbinedion varsity graduates 15,000 students in 23 years . 2022-12-08 . Nigeriannewsdirectcom . en-US.
  11. Web site: Asuzu . Arinze . 2021-12-02 . Igbinedion Varsity Secures 500m CBN Facility to Resuscitate Oil Palm Plantation . 2023-08-18 . Voice of Nigeria . en-US.
  12. Web site: Agency . Report . Nigerian university secures N500 million facility for oil palm project . 2023-08-18 . Premium Times.
  13. Web site: 2021-11-26 . Igbinedion University secures N500m CBN facility for oil palm project . 2023-08-18 . National Accord Newspaper . en-US.
  14. Web site: Igbinedion University To Graduate 691 Students With 13 First Class Degrees – Independent Newspaper Nigeria . 2023-08-18 . Independent Nigeria.
  15. Web site: Igbinedion University Academic Influence . 2022-03-29 . academicinfluence.com . en.
  16. Web site: Who Is Regina Daniels? A Detailed Look At Her Biography and Net Worth in 2022 . 2022-12-08 . buzznigeria.com.
  17. Web site: Gov Dankwambo bags PhD at Igbinedion Varsity. The Nation Nigeria. 7 September 2015.
  18. Web site: 2021-08-15 . Kingsley Kuku Biography, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Facts > Naija Gossip 247 » NGNews247 . 2022-03-29 . NGNews247 . en-US.
  19. Web site: Damilola S. Olawuyi | Associate | Norton Rose Fulbright . 2015-02-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150120234735/http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/people/102122/damilola-s-olawuyi . 2015-01-20 .
  20. Web site: Ebatamehi . Sebastiane . 2018-09-22 . Igbinedion University Graduate, Anita Ukah Wins Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) . 2022-03-29 . GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE . en-US.
  21. Web site: 2021-05-11 . 5 things to know about Sisi Yemmie . 2022-03-29 . en-US.