Benue State University

Benue State University
Benue State University, Makurdi
MottoLatin: Scientia Liberatio Populorum
Motto in English
"Knowledge for the Liberation of the People"
TypePublic
Established1992
Vice-ChancellorProf. Tor Iorapuu
Students32,000 (2015)
Location
Makurdi
,
Benue
,
Nigeria
CampusUrban
ColoursRed  
AffiliationsBenue State University Teaching Hospital
Websitewww.bsum.edu.ng
Entrance view of Benue State University Teaching Hospital

Benue State University is a state-owned university in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. In 2006, student enrollment was over 19,000 served by 7 faculties and 23 departments. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a catalogue of over 58 graduate programs across 9 colleges/faculties.[1] It is accredited by the National Universities Commission. The current Vice-chancellor of Benue State University is Professor Prof. Tor Iorapuu, who took over from Professor Msugh Moses Kembe on 3 November 2020.[2]

  1. ^ "Vice Chancellor's Welcome". Benue State University. Retrieved 2010-09-15.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Ortom names new BSU VC The Nation Newspaper". 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2022-10-08.