Covenant University

Not to be confused with Covenant College.
Covenant University
CU
Motto Raising a New Generation of Leaders
Type Private
Established 21st October, 2002
Affiliation Winners' Chapel
Chancellor Dr. David Oyedepo
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Charles Ayo
Administrative staff
 1000[1]
Students 7,000[2]
Location Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Campus Ota
Website http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/

Covenant University is located in Ota, Ogun State in Nigeria. It is a Private Christian University and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.[3][4] In January 2015, it was ranked as the best university in Nigeria according to Webometrics.[5][6][7]

History

On October 21, 2002, Covenant University opened. Covenant University is located in Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State. CU is a University, founded on a Christian (specifically, Pentecostal) mission ethos. Covenant University (CU) is a product of the Liberation Commission. The drive to embark on the process of founding CU came about October 1999, one month after the dedication of Faith Tabernacle, ota, Nigeria, the largest church auditorium in the world, built in one year with only local resources. Covenant University was established by the World Mission Agency (an arm of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners' Chapel). David Oyedepo, the founder and presiding Bishop of Winners' Chapel, is Chancellor of the University.

Governance

World Mission Agency (WMA), a Christian mission organization, (an arm of Living Faith Church World Wide founded by Dr. David Oyedepo) is the proprietor of Covenant University. In his capacity as the visioner of the University, Dr. Oyedepo serves as the life Chancellor of the University and the Chairman of the Board of Trustee of World Mission Agency. It is the Board of Trustee of World Mission Agency that appoints members and also elects the Chairman of the Board of Regents (Governing Council) of Covenant University. The Board is the apex governing body of the University. The Chancellor of the University, Bishop Dr. David Oyedepo is the Chairman Board of Regents.

Pastor Abraham Ojeme was appointed Pro-Chancellor of the university on the 23rd of September 2013. This was announced by the Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents, Dr. David Oyedepo at a Chancellor’s special meeting with the Management team. The Chancellor said the appointment will facilitate decision making and approval process in the University as well as spiritual oversight of the University community. According to the job description read by the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor will represent the interest of the proprietors on behalf of the Chancellor by providing visionary, spiritual and administrative oversight for the University through qualitative pursuit of her vision and mission while serving as the custodian of her culture and values. This office no longer exists in Covenant University.

The current Vice-Chancellor is Professor Charles Ayo, who replaced Professor Aize Obayan in 2012. The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Academic Officer of the University. In this capacity, he/she is the Chief Responsibility Officer for University’s operations. Academic administration is planted firmly in the highest academic authority of the university which is the Senate. The Vice Chancellor is the Chairman of University Senate and exercises all powers granted him in the law that established the University in respect of guiding and directing the university’s academic activities. He holds in trust the Chancellor’s executive responsibilities and authority in all areas where the Chancellor so delegates. He also serves as a member of the Board of Regents. The current Deputy Vice Chancellor is Prof. Taiwo Abioye.[8]

CU's Senate Building is an ultra modern beautiful masterpiece. The architectural masterpiece has been widely acclaimed by critics and others. It is believed to be the most beautiful university senate building in Nigeria and all of West Africa.
Covenant University, Senate Building. It is reputed to be the most beautiful university senate building in Nigeria and all of West Africa.

Other officers

Academic programmes

Male Halls of Residence

Covenant University academic programmes runs in four Colleges namely College of Business and Social Sciences (CBSS), College of Leadership Development Studies (CLDS), College of Engineering and College of Science and Technology (CST).

Post Graduate Halls of Residence in Covenant University
The Main Road in Covenant University

College of Business and Social Sciences

  1. Accounting
  2. Banking And Finance
  3. Business Management
  1. Economics And Development Studies
  2. Demography and social statistics
  3. Mass Communication
  4. Sociology

College of Leadership Development Studies

  1. Leadership Studies
  2. Languages and General Studies
  1. Political Science & International Relations
  2. Psychology

College of Science and Technology

  1. Physics
  2. Chemistry
  3. Mathematics
  4. Computer and Information Sciences
  5. Biological Sciences
  1. Building Technology
  2. Architecture
  3. Estate Management

College of Engineering

  1. Chemical Engineering
  2. Petroleum Engineering
  1. Electrical & Information Engineering (EIE)
  2. Civil Engineering
  3. Mechanical Engineering

School of Postgraduate Studies

Covenant University runs postgraduate programmes in the entire courses listed above.

Campus

A View of the Serene Covenant University Campus

The University is situated on its main and only campus in Canaanland, Ota, where all its academic activities take place.

Two of CU's ten halls
Covenant University Female halls of Residence.

Sport

Also included in the sports facilities are;

Library

Covenant University’s Centre for Learning Resources, otherwise known as the University’s Library, is situated between the female Hall of Residence Dorcas Hall and Esther Hall areas of the campus, and directly opposite the University's chapel. The total floor area of the complex is 11,300m/2. It is designed as a glass structure. It is located amidst the college buildings, the University Chapel and the Halls of Residence. It is able to accommodate up to 3000 readers and about 500 research staff and postgraduate

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Vice chancellors

Criticism

Due to the strict codes of conduct as a Christian school and community, Covenant University has suffered numerous lawsuits and criticism.[21][22][23][24]

References

  1. ↑ "About Covenant". The Nations. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "About Covenant". The Nations. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Association of Commonwealth Universities Members in Nigeria
  4. ↑ Covenant University partners USAID on health, leadership skills
  5. ↑ "Webometrics Rankings of Nigerian Universities". http://www.webometrics.info/. Retrieved 4 August 2014. External link in |publisher= (help)
  6. ↑ "Latest Webometrics Ranking of Nigerian Universities, OAU Tops". ngscholars.com. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  7. ↑ http://pulse.ng/student/webometrics-ranking-oyedepos-covenant-university-named-best-in-nigeria-15th-in-africa-beats-unilorin-oau-others-id3487325.html
  8. ↑ University, Covenant. "The Deputy Vice Chancellor / About Us / Home - Covenant University". covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  9. ↑ http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/news/item/17461-two-filmmakers-and-a-poet-for-awf-july-guest-writer-session.html
  10. ↑ "Interview With Ishaya Bako – AMAA Film Award Winner". Ventures Africa. 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  11. ↑ 01.12.2012. "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: It’s Show Time! Soul Singer, Bez dishes on Love, Fame & Music as he Counts Down to His "Super Sun Concert"". Bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  12. ↑ http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/2012-10-22-10-18-34/item/13732-i-wait-to-be-inspired-by-music-bez.html
  13. ↑ "Simi Ogunleye: What will I do without my mother? (30 Days, 30 Voices)". Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  14. ↑ "Nobel Laureate Joins CU Faculty". covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  15. ↑ "Nobel laureate joins Covenant varsity". newtelegraphonline.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  16. ↑ "Covenant varsity don discovers way to eradicate malaria". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  17. ↑ "We aim to eradicate malaria in Africa – Ezekiel Adebiyi". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  18. ↑ "Covenant University Honours Professors Ayeni, Obayan". Covenant University. November 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  19. ↑ http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-gets-New-Vice-Chancellor#.VSl8h_nF-b5
  20. ↑ http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-gets-New-Vice-Chancellor#.VSl8h_nF-b5
  21. ↑ 28.02.2013 (2013-02-28). "Student Expelled from Covenant University for Watching Pornography drags School to Court". Bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  22. ↑ "Africa | Nigeria probes HIV graduate test". BBC News. 2007-08-20. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  23. ↑ "Covenant University expels 200 students for not attending Church service - Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. 2012-12-29. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  24. ↑ "NANS condemns Covenant University for students’ expulsion | Premium Times Nigeria". Premiumtimesng.com. 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2014-08-02.

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