Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO)

Igbinedion institution, Okada (IUO) is a privately owned institution in Okada, the administrative capital of the Ovia North-East Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria.

The institution’s doors officially opened to foundation students on October 15, 1999. Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, a philanthropist and well-known figure in Benin City, provided the visionary leadership that led to the foundation of IUO.

Motto: Knowledge and Excellence
Type of institution: Private
Year of establishment: 1999
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye
Location: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

The planning committee was established on March 13, 1995, and consisted of eminent scholars and experienced university administrators whose responsibilities included, among other things, developing the Academic Brief for the implementation of the Igbinedion University project.

The committee consisted of the following individuals: Chief (Dr.) Sir G. O. Igbinedion JP (Proprietor/Chairman); Late Pa S. I. Omorogbe, JP (Vice Chairman); Prof. T. M. Yesufu; Amb. (Dr.) A. I. Guobadia; Mr. Frank I. Imouokhome; Late Prof. P. N. Egharevba; Mr. Bright Igbinedion; A.O. Eghobamien Esq (SAN) (Member/Legal Adviser); Late Prince R. A. Williams JP (Member/Secretary).

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted accreditation to the university’s graduate and undergraduate programs.