Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Prof Lawrence I. Ezemonye, has called for more substantial support from Nigerians to sustain the institution through its Endowment Fund. Speaking at the recent launch of the book Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion – The Chronicles of a Legend in Abuja, Prof Ezemonye emphasised that world-class universities thrive not only
Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo state, has inaugurated its 7th Governing Council, appointing renowned academic and pharmacist Prof Ahmed Mora as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council. Mora, a former chairman of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, has served on several University governing boards, including that of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The inauguration ceremony, held
A 500-level medical student from Igbinedion University, Okada, Ms Sarah Fatukasi, has been selected to represent Nigeria as a Student Ambassador at the 2025 World Transplant Congress (WTC). The event is one of the largest in the world and will bring together top doctors and experts in organ donation and transplantation. Ms. Fatukasi was chosen
Students from Igbinedion University, Okada, have made Nigeria proud by winning a top international award from the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Their student group, known as the IUO SPE Student Chapter, was given the 2025 Presidential Award for Outstanding Community Involvement. This award places them among the top 10% of student groups worldwide. The
A former Minister of Finance and the newly appointed Chairman of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr Mansur Muhtar, has called on Nigerian universities to focus on delivering quality education and research to make a meaningful contribution to the country’s development. Speaking at Igbinedion University Okada’s 26th Founder’s Day Lecture in Benin, Muhtar emphasised the
Dr Mansur Muhtar, former Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Bank of Industry, has urged Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), to take the lead in transforming Nigeria’s struggling higher education system. Speaking at the university’s 26th Founder’s Day Lecture, Dr Muhtar spoke on the urgent need for bold changes in tertiary education to ensure it
