NUC approves Edo University, Iyamho

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(Nigeria) The National Universities Commission, NUC, has approved the Edo University, Iyamho as the 41st state University and 142nd University in Nigeria.
Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof Julius Okojie  in a letter to Edo State Governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole said: “Consequent upon the formal presentation of the relevant gazetted law, Academic Brief and Physical Master Plan and satisfactory report from the Advisory resource assessment visit, I write on behalf of the National Universities Commission, NUC, to inform His Excellency, that with effect from March 23, 2016, Edo University, Iyamho, has been recognised as the 41st State University and 142nd University, in the Nigerian University System.
“We hereby pledge our support to the University and urge His Excellency and Edo State Government, to take full advantage of the professional and technical advice that we are statutorily required to give to State Governments, on the establishment and operation of their universities.
“By a copy of this letter, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the National Youth Service Corps, have been informed of the establishment of the new University.
“I wish to congratulate His Excellency and the good people of Edo State, on the establishment of Edo University, Iyamho.”

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