Edo University, Iyamho

Edo University, Iyamho
Edo University Main Entrance
Former name	Edo State University, Uzairue
Type	Public
Established	2016 (2016)
Academic affiliation	National Universities Commission
Budget	₦30billion^[1]
Location	Iyamho , Edo State , Nigeria
Campus	Urban
Language	English
Website	edouniversity.edu.ng

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.

In December 2024, the Edo state governor, His Excellency, 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 offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

History

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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

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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

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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 of establishing a university when other tertiary institutions in the state were already in bad conditions.^[7]

Vice chancellors

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Emmanuel Aluyor 2016–June 2024^[8] is a professor of chemical engineering

Prof Dawood Egbefo 2024-Present Professor of History and International Studies

University Library

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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

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

External links

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Official website

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Edo State

State capital: Benin City

Local government areas

Education

Universities	Ambrose Alli University Benson Idahosa University Edo University Igbinedion University, Okada Mudiame University Samuel Adegboyega University University of Benin Wellspring University
Polytechnics	Auchi Polytechnic Edo State Polytechnic Usen Kings Polytechnic Shaka Polytechnic
Colleges of education	College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi College of Education, Ekiadolor Edo Technical College
Secondary schools	Edo College Federal Government Girls College, Benin Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi Presentation National High School

Healthcare

Mass media

Newspapers	Nigerian Observer Prime 9ja Online Obaland
Television	Edo Broadcasting Service Nigerian Television Authority Africa Independent Television Independent Television
Radio	88.1 90.5 92.3 92.7 93.7 94.1 94.3 95.7 96.9 97.3 100.1 101.5 105.5

Transportation

Tourist attractions

Landmarks	Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin Benin City National Museum Holy Aruosa Cathedral
Sports venues	Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Parks	Okomu National Park Ogba Zoo
Reserves	Okomu Forest Reserve Ohosu Game Reserve

Sport clubs

Culture

Languages and dialects