Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the renaming of Edo State University, Uzairue, to Edo University, Iyamho.
The announcement was made on Monday through a statement issued by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government.
The statement read: “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.”
It further stated that all official documentation concerning the institution would henceforth reflect the new name.
No explanation was provided for the decision to rename the state university.