Edo University, Iyamho

For the university formerly known as Edo State University, see Ambrose Alli University.

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.

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 Senate Building

Edo University, Iyamho, Edo state gate2

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.

Edo University Administrative Building

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.^[4] The university was however changed to Edo University and its location to Iyamho.^[5]

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.^[6]

Criticism

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

• 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

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]