The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), has approved the Engineering programmes offered by Benson Idahosa University.
The three (3) Engineering programmes accredited are Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Civil Engineering.
This was stated in a letter sent to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sam Guobadia by the Registrar of COREN, Joseph Odigure, on the 5th of July, 2019.
The letter reads: “I write to convey the approval of the council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), on the accreditation visitations to the undergraduate Engineering Programmes of your institution from 17th-21st March, 2019.”
The effective date of accreditation according to the Registrar was 21st March, which would be valid for three (3) years.
Briefing the Chancellor, Archbishop Margaret Idahosa of the approval status recently attained, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sam Guobadia said it is a remarkable feat worth celebrating. According to him, the accreditation is in line with the university’s vision to become a world class university.
As a result of this accreditation, Benson Idahosa University can continually foster speedy acquisition of relevant engineering and technological skills through continuous professionalism and development.
The National Universities Commission, (NUC), has approved the commencement of two additional courses for Benson Idahosa University (BIU). The newly approved courses are Nursing Science and Medical Laboratory Science programmes.
The approval was contained in a letter from NUC dated July 22, 2019 and addressed to the Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University, Prof. Sam Guobadia.
Commenting on the approval of the courses, the Vice Chancellor hailed the NUC for approving the courses, saying it would expand the academic space of the university and further encourage them to produce leaders, who will contribute to the quality manpower for the nation and the world. He mentioned that admission into these programmes will commence immediately.
Prof. Guobadia thanked staff members for their efforts and contributions. He further praised them for their relentless effort during the resource verification exercise by NUC in June 2019.
The NUC’s approval has increased the undergraduate programmes being run in the university to 32; of which 31 have full accreditation, while one has interim accreditation.