Okpebholo Reverses Edo University, Uzairue to Its Former Name, Iyamho

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has renamed Edo State University, to Edo State University, Iyamho.

This is second time the university will change name.

During the administration of former governor and now Senator, representing Edo North senatorial district, the university bore the name, Edo State University, Iyamho.

However, during the regime of the immediate past governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the institution was changed to Edo State University, Uzairue.

In a statement statement endorsed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, the university has reversed to its former name, Edo State University, Iyamho.

“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,” the statement read.