University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a

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located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It is among the

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owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria and was founded in 1970. The School currently has two campuses with fifteen faculties including a central

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called the John Harris Library. The buildings in UNIBEN are sparsely built, they are not close to each other. UNIBEN has a teaching hospital called University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), a very big hospital with all specialties and medical fields, there are also various units such as SERVICOM, Medical Records, Nurses and Doctors house, laundry services, catering and many more.

History

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The University of Benin was founded on 1 July, 1971. The

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(NUC) has accredited faculties and departments in the university.

John Harris Library

The John Harris Library is an academic library on the Ugbowo campus. The Library is named after a pioneer University

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, John Harris. The parent institution of the library is the University of Benin which was founded in 1970 formerly called Institute of Technology. The Library, which holds large volumes of collections in print and nonprint format, is situated directly opposite the clinical Student Hostel within the university

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. The books acquired and shelves in the library, covers all courses being offered in the university. it is headed by a University Librarian who oversees its affairs. The John Harris Library was established through the promulgation of the Institute of Technology edict of 1970 but was accorded the status of a university by the National University Commission (NUC) the 1 July 1971. and John Harris was appointed the library.

Faculty libraries

John Harris library has expanded over the years. The increase in usage by students and researchers, as well as the National University Commission (NUC) accreditation requirements as brought about the establishment of the faculty libraries. The faculty libraries available are: # Ekehuan Library. # Agricultural Library. # Education Library. # Engineering Library. #

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. # Management Science Library. # Medical Library. # Pharmacy Library. # Life Science Library. # Physical Science Library. # Social Science Library. # Basic Medical Library.

College of Medical Sciences

The UNIBEN College of Medicine teaches medicine and awards a professional degree for physicians and surgeons. The College of Medical Sciences is made of three Schools and an Institute, namely:

School of Medicine

The School of Medicine was established in 1973, then the Faculty of Medicine to Medicine to run a 6-year

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of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) full-time degree program. The first Dean of the School was Professor T. Belo-Osagie. He was the Dean from 1973 to 1975. With the exit of Professor T. Belo-Osagie, Professor K. Diete-Koki became the Dean of the School. Since then, the School has had various Deans and Heads of Departments in the last 30 years. The immediate past Dean of the School was Prof. Dr. (med.) E. Oviasu while the present Dean is Professor Wilson E. Sadoh .

School of Basic Medical Science

The School of Basic Medical Science was established in December 2003, from the College of Medical Sciences and was finally launched in January 2004. The school undertakes undergraduate programs for B.Sc. In addition, the school provides services for other schools within the college: Schools of Medicine and Dentistry as well as other Faculties in the university: Sciences and School of Pharmacy. The School of Basic Medical Science has the following seven departments: #

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# Medical Biochemistry #

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Nursing Science Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health c ...

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# Physiotherapy #

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and Radiation Science.

School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry coordinates courses and curricular within the

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leading to the award of Bachelor of

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(BDS) degree. The School of Dentistry, as it was known then, was established in 1976 and the first batch of students was admitted in the 1976/77 academic session. It was established as an integral part of the College of Medical Sciences in 1975 by an amendment to the Edict establishing the University of Benin. In 2012, with support from the International Federation of Endodontic Associations(IFEA), donations from the

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at Houston School of Dentistry, and the Owen family, Dr. Mbachan Collins Okwen BDS. (Benin), DDS., MBA. introduced regenerative endodontics and modern microscopic endodontics at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

Vice chancellors

* Kenneth Robson Hill, pioneer Vice Chancellor * T.M. Yesufu, the first indigenous Vice Chancellor *

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, Nigeria's first female vice-chancellor. She served from 1985 to 1991 *Andrew Onokheroraye *Anao *Emmanuel Nwanze * Osayuki Godwin Oshodin, 2009-2014 *Faraday Osasere Orumwense, 2014- 2019 *

Lilian Salami Lilian Imuetinyan Salami (born 8 August 1956) is a Nigerian academic who has served as vice-chancellor of the University of Benin since 2019. She is the second female vice-chancellor of the university after Grace Alele-Williams in 1985. She wa ...

, 2019–present

Notable alumni

Enyinnaya Abaribe Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe (born March 1, 1955) is a Nigerian politician who was elected to the Abia-South Senatorial District of Abia State in the Senate of Nigeria in April 2007. He holds the title Nwadiohanma Ngwa. Enyinnaya is an outspoken s ...

, politician from Abia State * Oladipo Agboluaje, actor * Emmanuel Agwoje, banker *

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede FCIB, CON (born 24 September 1966) is a Nigerian banker, investor and philanthropist. He was the former group managing director (GMD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Access Bank Plc. He is the founder and chairman of C ...

, co-founder

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and founder & chairman, Africa Initiative for Governance * Josephine Anenih, lawyer and former minister * Helen Asemota, professor of biochemistry and biotechnology * Lota Chukwu, actress * George Edozie, artist *

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, GMD/CEO

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* Abiodun Falodun, rector, Edo State Polytechnic *

Babatunde Fashola Babatunde Raji Fashola ( yo, Bàbátúndé Rájí Fáṣọlá; born 28 June 1963) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician currently serving as the Federal Minister of Works and Housing of Nigeria. He served two terms as Governor of Lagos State f ...

, former Lagos State governor, who served two terms from May 29, 2007, to May 29, 2015, and current minister of Power, Work & Housing in Nigeria * James Ibori, former Governor of Delta State from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007 *

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, founder and CEO, Crossword Cybersecurity *

Wellington Jighere Wellington Jighere (born in Umolo-Olomu, Delta State, Nigeria), is a professional Nigerian scrabble player who won the inaugural WESPA Championship in 2015 to become the first African player to be crowned World Scrabble Champion. He defeated Lew ...

, 2015 WESPA ''

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'' champion * Patience Maseli, first female deputy director of Upstream Division at the Department of Petroleum Resources * Richard Mofe-Damijo, Nollywood actor * Darlington Obaseki, medical doctor and professor *

Omoni Oboli Omoni Oboli (born 22 April 1978) is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), '' Anchor Baby'' ...

, a Nigerian actress, film director and producer * Bright Okpocha ("Basketmouth"), comedian * Suyi Davies Okungbowa, author and scholar *

Ovie Omo-Agege Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege (born 3 August 1963) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate. He is senator representing the Delta State Central Senatorial District at the Nigerian senate. He wa ...

, senator in the Nigerian eighth senate * Osonye Tess Onwueme, writer and professor * Victor F. Peretomode, academic and professor * Benedict Peters, founder of Aiteo group * Amaju Pinnick, President

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* Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist and professor * Emmanuel Uduaghan, former governor, Delta State * Sabina Umeh, singer * John Obayuwana founder and managing director of Polo Luxury Ltd

Notable faculty

Alexander Oppenheim Sir Alexander Oppenheim, OBE FRSE PMN (4 February 1903 – 13 December 1997) was a British mathematician and university administrator. In Diophantine approximation and the theory of quadratic forms, he proposed the Oppenheim conjecture. He was ...

(1973–1977), mathematician

Photo gallery

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References

External links

* {{Authority control Universities and colleges in Nigeria Educational institutions established in 1970 University of Benin 1970 establishments in Nigeria Public universities in Nigeria