University of Benin, Nigeria

OBJECTIVE OF THE UNIVERSITYOF BENIN The Objective of the University shall be to advance Knowledge, Wisdom and Understanding by teaching and research with the ultimate purpose of service to the community. Our VISION To establish a model Instituti ity. Our VISION To establish a model Institution of Higher learning which ranks among the best in the world and responsive to the creative and Innovative abilities of the Nigerian people. Our MISION To develop the Human mind to be creative, Innovative, competent in areas of specialization, Knowledgeable in Entrepreneur and dedicated to service. The University’s policies which are founded on the principles of fairness and equity, in the task of producing graduates who are worthy in learning and character, stem from the objectives, vision and mission of the University. HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a government owned tertiary institution, established on the 23rd of November, 1970, by the then Colonel Samuel OsaigbovoOgbemudia-led military administration of Midwest State. The University was established, first as Midwest Institute of Technology. After attaining the status of a full-fledged university in line with requirementsof the National Universities Commission on the 1st of July, 1971, the name was changed to the University of Benin. The Institution became a federal government owned University on the 1st of April, 1975. The University, which commenced academic activities at the site of the Old Teachers’ Training College on Ekehuan Road (which is now one of the campuses of the University – Ekehuan Campus) with 109 students, now has an estimated 60,000 studentspopulation who are spread across the two campuses of the University.The University has 15 Faculties, 1 College and 3 Institutes. ...view more