By Oyinkansayo Wole-Bodunde.
Edo State University Uzairue Renamed Edo University, Iyamho
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the renaming of Edo State University, Uzairue, to Edo University, Iyamho.
This rename marks the second name change for the institution.
First, the university was named Edo State University, Iyamho, during the administration of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, now a Senator representing Edo North. However, under the leadership of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, the institution was renamed Edo State University, Uzairue.
In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, the Governor has now approved the reversal to the university’s first name. The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the change of the name of ‘Edo State University, Uzairue,’ to now be known as ‘Edo University, Iyamho’ with immediate effect. Accordingly, all documentations in respect of the Institution henceforth shall reflect the above change.”
