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Benson Idahosa University

Coordinates: 6°20′N 5°38′E / 6.333°N 5.633°E / 6.333; 5.633
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Benson Idahosa University
BIU
TypePrivate
EstablishedFebruary 2002
AffiliationChurch of God Mission International (CGMi)
ChancellorArchbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa OON
Vice-ChancellorProf. John Aroye Okhuoya
Location
Benin
,
Edo State
,
Nigeria

6°20′N 5°38′E / 6.333°N 5.633°E / 6.333; 5.633
CampusUrban, Multiples sites
Colors   Royal blue, gold and white
Websitebiu.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][5] He was the first president of the university. The current president of Benson Idahosa University, Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Faith Emmanuel Benson Idahosa,[6] son of Benson Idahosa, is the Bishop of CGMi Faith Arena and Co-ordinator, Next Generation Leadership of the Church of God Mission.[7][8][9][10]

BIU is accredited by Nigeria's higher education accreditation body, the National Universities Commission (NUC).[10]

History

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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 June 2025, the National Universities Commission (NUC) granted full accreditation to eleven programmes and interim accreditation to two programmes at Benson Idahosa University, following its October/November 2024 accreditation exercise. Notable programmes that received full accreditation include Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Law, Mass Communication, and Agriculture, alongside several Basic Sciences courses (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Computer Science). Business Administration and Accounting received interim accreditation. These results were announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sam Guobadia.[18]

Alumni

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Notable alumni

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Among notable alumni are:

Association

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Benson Idahosa University alumni [19] 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.

References

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  1. ^ "Benson Idahosa University | Ranking & Review". www.unirank.org. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Benson Idahosa University Home - Benson Idahosa University". www.biu.edu.ng. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Benson Idahosa University Home - Benson Idahosa University". www.biu.edu.ng. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  4. ^ "History and Philosophy". Benson Idahosa University. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Benson Idahosa University". Times Higher Education (THE). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  6. ^ "Office of The President".
  7. ^ admin (13 July 2020). "BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY, BENIN-CITY". Glimpse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Our Founder". Benson Idahosa University. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  9. ^ Sesan (24 October 2016). "Don advises leaders on inclusive growth". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  10. ^ a b Benin, Bisi Olaniyi (9 February 2023). "At BIU, we instill in every student our core values, says V-C". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  11. ^ "History and Philosophy".
  12. ^ admin (13 July 2020). "BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY, BENIN-CITY". Glimpse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  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.
  17. ^ "Pastor Chris Oyakhilome donates and commissions new engineering building at Benson Idahosa University". Lighteousness News. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  18. ^ Punch (12 June 2025). "NUC accredits Medicine, Law, others at Benson Idahosa Varsity". The Punch. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  19. ^ "BIU Alumni". Retrieved 24 June 2024.
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