Covenant University

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Not to be confused with Covenant College.
Covenant University
CU
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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
Students 15000[1]
Location
Ota
,
Ogun State
,
Nigeria
Campus Ota
Website http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/

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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]

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Other officers

  • The Registrar
  • Deans of Colleges
  • Deputy Deans of Schools
  • Director of Physical Planning and Development
  • Director of the Centre for Learning Resources
  • Director of Financial Services Department
  • Director of the Centre for Life Long Learning
  • Director of the Centre for System & Information Services
  • Director Centre for Research and Development
  • Director of Strategic Business Unit
  • Director of Academic Planning Unit
  • Director of Quality Assurance and Academic Standard
  • Director Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Dean of Student Affairs

Academic programmes

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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).

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

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. Mass Communication
  4. 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. 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. Civil Engineering
  3. Mechanical Engineering

School of Postgraduate Studies

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

Campus

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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.

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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

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.[24][25][26][27]

References

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  3. ↑ Association of Commonwealth Universities Members in Nigeria
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  23. ↑ http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-gets-New-Vice-Chancellor#.VSl8h_nF-b5
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External links

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