Benson Idahosa University

Benson Idahosa University
BIU
TypePrivate
EstablishedFebruary, 2002
AffiliationChurch of God Mission International (CGMi)
ChancellorArchbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa OON
Vice-ChancellorProf. Sam Guobadia FCIA
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
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][citation needed] He was the first president of the university. The current president of Benson Idahosa University, Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Faith Emmanuel Benson Idahosa,[5] son of Benson Idahosa, is the Bishop of CGMi Faith Arena and Co-ordinator, Next Generation Leadership of the Church of God Mission.[6][7]

BIU is accredited by Nigeria's higher education accreditation body, the National Universities Commission (NUC). It is the only university in Africa with international membership with the United States National Academy of Inventors.[8] Benson Idahosa University has maintained an enviable record in sports. BIU has maintained the best performance by any private university in Nigeria in all editions of Nigerian Private Universities Games, Nigerian Universities Games and West African Universities Games.[9][10]

  1. ^ "Benson Idahosa University | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.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. ^ "Office of The President".
  6. ^ admin (13 July 2020). "BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY, BENIN-CITY". Glimpse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Our Founder". Benson Idahosa University. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  8. ^ "National Academy of Inventors".
  9. ^ "Pastor Chris Oyakhilome donates and commissions new engineering building at Benson Idahosa University". Lighteousness News. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Sports Unit". Benson Idahosa University. Retrieved 30 March 2022.