Igbinedion University
7 Mar
Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, has tasked over 1,500 matriculating students of the institution to create an environment where intellectual curiosity thrives, diversity is celebrated, and mutual respect prevails.
25 Jan
Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, has lamented the dearth of qualified nurses, saying many are leaving the country in droves due to japa syndrome.
10 Jan
A total of 101 pharmacy graduates of Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) on Wednesday have been charged to uphold ethical standards in the medical profession and not just dispensers of medicine but advocate for premium health and well-being. Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, gave the charge while addressing the graduands during the 13th…
25 Oct
A don, Prof. Lucky Tijani Abdulsalami on Wednesday disclosed that Nigeria must invest in library information service to enlighten users on the relevance of library use and to help users develop skills to acquire information from various sources, and to achieve the objective of the library. He noted that the library remains the best source…
6 Sep 2023
IGBINEDION University, Okada, in Edo State, has partnered with Ehizua College of Creative Technology (ECCT) to expand its scope in digital literacy and programmes. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, stated this during the inauguration of Ehizua creative tech hub in Benin. Ezemonye said that the partnership was to further translate the…
26 May 2023
Dean, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof. Sunday Joel Josiah, yesterday, expressed concerns over rise in public health threats in the country, stressing the need for the establishment of complementary and alternative medicine.
11 May 2023
The Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, yesterday, lauded founder of the institution, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, saying history will be kind to him (Igbinedion) for making an indelible imprint on the education landscape of Nigeria.
9 May 2023
Founder, Cutix Cable Plc, Obiajulu Uzodike on Tuesday tasked the incoming government with policy formulation aimed at driving the industrialization of the country for national growth and development. He stressed that the Engineering sector has the capacity to proffer solutions to the myriads of problems confronting the nation, particularly by using digital technology to tackle…
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