Covenant University

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. AA Atayero
Dean	Azubike Ezenwoke
Administrative staff	1000[1]
Students	15000[2]
Location	Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Campus	Ota
Colors	Purple
Nickname	CU
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 AAA. Atayero (A former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the university between 2012 and 2014), who replaced Professor Charles Ayo in 2016. 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 Professor Shalom Chinedu.^[8]

Covenant University, Senate Building. It is reputed to be the most beautiful university senate building in Nigeria and all of West Africa.

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 (COE) and College of Science and Technology (CST).

Post Graduate Halls of Residence in Covenant University

Side view of the Seante Building

College of Business and Social Sciences

• School of Business

1. Accounting
2. Banking And Finance
3. Business Management

• School of Social Sciences

1. Economics And Development Studies
2. Demography and social statistics
3. Human resource management
4. Mass Communication
5. Sociology

College of Leadership Development Studies

• School of School of Leadership development

1. Leadership Studies
2. Languages and General Studies

• School of Human Resource Development

1. Political Science & International Relations
2. Psychology

College of Science and Technology

• School of Natural and Applied Sciences

1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Industrial mathematics
4. Computer and Information Sciences
5. Biological Sciences

• School of Environmental Sciences

1. Building Technology
2. Architecture
3. Estate Management

College of Engineering

• School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Petroleum Engineering

• School of Applied Engineering

1. Electrical & Information Engineering (EIE)
2. Information Communication Engineering
3. Computer Engineering
4. Civil Engineering
5. 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.

Covenant University Female halls of Residence.

Sport

Also included in the sports facilities are;

• Swimming pool
• Lawn tennis court
• Table tennis court
• Basketball court
• Football pitch
• Volleyball court etc.

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

Secondary school

Covenant University Secondary School was established on October 14 to cater for the young population within the university environment.^[9]

Notable students

• Onafuye Tosin
• Gbubemi Fregene, Nigerian chef
• Ishaya Bako, Nigerian Film Director and Screen Writer.^[10][11]
• Bez, Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, Singer-songwriter and composer.^[12][13]
• Simi ^[14]
• Dr. Olumuyiwa Oludayo, former Rigistrar, Covenant University ^[15][16]
• Emma oh ma god ^[17]

Notable faculty

• Professor Eric Maskin, 2007 Nobel laureate^[18][19]
• Professor Ezekiel Adebiyi, Vice-President (2007-2011) and Secretary (2011-date) of African Society for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology ^[20][21]
• Professor Emmanuel Maduagwu, Professor of Biochemistry and Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science and Royal Society of Chemistry.^[22]

Vice chancellors

• Professor Bola Ayeni (May 2002 - November 2004) ^[23]
• Professor Aize Obayan (February 1, 2005 - October 31, 2012) ^[24]
• Professor Charles Ayo (November 1, 2012 – July 2016) ^[25]
• Professor AAA Atayero (July 15, 2016 – present) ^[26]

Criticism

Due to the strict codes of conduct as a Christian school and community, Covenant University has suffered numerous lawsuits and criticism.^{[27][28][29][30]}

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. ↑ "Official website". Retrieved 3 June 2016. 
10. ↑ http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/news/item/17461-two-filmmakers-and-a-poet-for-awf-july-guest-writer-session.html
11. ↑ "Interview With Ishaya Bako – AMAA Film Award Winner". Ventures Africa. 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2014-08-02. 
12. ↑ 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. 
13. ↑ 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
14. ↑ "Simi Ogunleye: What will I do without my mother? (30 Days, 30 Voices)". Retrieved 2 May 2016. 
15. ↑ "Oludayo Breaks Rank, Becomes Registrar At 32". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2016-05-10. 
16. ↑ "'JAMB frustrated me for five years before I entered Covenant University' -Africa's youngest Registrar, Dr. Olumuyiwa Oludayo". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2016-05-10. 
17. ↑ http://facebook.com/emmanuel.oluseun.  Missing or empty |title= (help)
18. ↑ "Nobel Laureate Joins CU Faculty". covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 12 August 2014. 
19. ↑ "Nobel laureate joins Covenant varsity". newtelegraphonline.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014. 
20. ↑ "Covenant varsity don discovers way to eradicate malaria". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014. 
21. ↑ "We aim to eradicate malaria in Africa – Ezekiel Adebiyi". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 12 August 2014. 
22. ↑ University, Covenant. "Maduagwu Emmanuel / Profiles / Home - Covenant University". m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2016-05-10. 
23. ↑ "Covenant University Honours Professors Ayeni, Obayan". Covenant University. November 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2016. 
24. ↑ http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-gets-New-Vice-Chancellor#.VSl8h_nF-b5
25. ↑ "Atayero Succeeds Ayo as Covenant University Vice-Chancellor". covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 19 July 2016. 
26. ↑ "CU Unveils Professor A.A.A. Atayero as New Vice-Chancellor". covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 17 July 2016. 
27. ↑ 28.02.2013 (2013-02-28). "Student Expelled from Covenant University for Watching Pornography drags School to Court". Bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2014-08-02. 
28. ↑ "Africa | Nigeria probes HIV graduate test". BBC News. 2007-08-20. Retrieved 2014-08-02. 
29. ↑ "Covenant University expels 200 students for not attending Church service - Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. 2012-12-29. Retrieved 2014-08-02. 
30. ↑ "NANS condemns Covenant University for students' expulsion | Premium Times Nigeria". Premiumtimesng.com. 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2014-08-02. 

External links

• Covenant University Official website

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