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Do not fill this in! {{short description|Christian university in Ota, Nigeria}} {{distinguish|Covenant College}} {{Infobox university | name = Covenant University | native_name = | image = Covenant University Senate Building.jpg | caption = Senate Building | image_size = | motto = ''Raising a New Generation of Leaders'' | other_name = CU | established = 21 October 2002 | type = Private | colours = {{color box|#800080}} Purple | chancellor = [[David Oyedepo]] | vice_chancellor = [[Abiodun Adebayo]] | head_label = [[Registrar (education)|Registrar]] | head = Mrs Tobi-David Aruoriwo Regina | faculty = | administrative_staff = | students = | city = [[Ota, Ogun State]] | country = Nigeria | campus = Urban | former_names = | website = {{URL|CovenantUniversity.edu.ng}} | logo = }} '''Covenant University''' '''(CU)''' is a private Christian university in [[Ota, Nigeria|Ota]], Ogun State, Nigeria.<ref name="ranking3">{{Cite web |url=https://independent.ng/covenant-leads-computer-science-engineering-others-nigeria/ |title=Covenant Leads In Computer Science, Engineering, Others In Nigeria |last=Apata |first=Oyeniran |date=November 29, 2017 |website=[[The Daily Independent (Lagos newspaper)]] |access-date=2017-12-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ranksng.com/top-10-private-universities-nigeria/ |title=Top 10 Private Universities In Nigeria |website=Rankings Nigeria |access-date=2018-01-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pulse.ng/communities/student/covenant-university-is-africas-3rd-best-in-computer-science-id7843681.html |title=CU emerges Africa's third best in Computer Science Publication |last=Wahab |first=Akinbayo |date=January 14, 2018 |website=Pulse |access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref> It is affiliated with [[Living Faith Church Worldwide]] and is a member of the [[Association of Commonwealth Universities]], [[Association of African Universities]], and [[National Universities Commission]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aau.org/subs/membership/|title=List of Members – AAU}}</ref><ref>[http://sundaytrust.com.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9477:covenant-university-partners-usaid-on-health-leadership-skills&catid=41:latest-news&Itemid=26 Covenant University partners USAID on health, leadership skills]</ref> In 2019, Covenant University became the first Nigerian university to be ranked in the top 401-500 category of world universities by ''[[Times Higher Education]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Covenant University remains best as three Nigerian varsities make top 1000 |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/covenant-university-remains-best-as-three-nigerian-varsities-make-top-1000/ |access-date=2020-10-21 |website=The Cable|date=12 September 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Covenant Takes Big Leap in World University Rankings, Ranks 401-500 |url=https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-Takes-Big-Leap-in-World-University-Rankings-Ranks-401-500#.X5BYc53ngxQ |access-date=2020-10-21 |website=Covenant University}}</ref> [[File:Covenant University Campus View.jpg|thumb|University campus]] ==History and governance== The process of founding Covenant University (CU) started in October 1999, one month after the dedication of the [[Faith Tabernacle]] in [[Ota, Ogun|Ota]]. The university is a product of the Liberation Commission and was established by the World Mission Agency and the [[Living Faith Church Worldwide]]. Covenant University opened on 21 October 2002<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Covenant University FACTSHEET|url=http://m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/content/download/36924/252939/file/covenant|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126074956/http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:luL8g5PO4zEJ:m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/content/download/36924/252939/file/covenant%2Buniversity%2Bfact%2Bcard%2B2015.pdf+&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ng|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 26, 2021|website=Covenant University}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=lyoha|first1=Francis|last2=Fayomi|first2=Oluyemi|last3=Gberevbie|first3=Daniel E.|last4=Ayo|first4=Charles K.|date=2015|title=Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education in Africa; Exploring the Covenant University Business Model|url=http://m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/content/download/43717/301391/file/Article|journal=Proceedings Eighth International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation November 16th-18th, 2015- Seville, Spain|pages=4849–4855}}{{dead link|date=February 2024|bot=medic}}</ref> in [[Canaanland]], Ota, with a [[Pentecostal Christian]] mission ethos. It was founded by [[David Oyedepo]], the presiding Bishop of [[Living Faith Church Worldwide]], who is chancellor of the university.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/living-faith-church-oyedepo-react-video-urging-members-kill/|title=Living Faith Church Odedepo react video Urging members to kill|publisher=Vanguard|website=www.vanguardngr.com|date=2017-01-15}}</ref> Pastor Abraham Ojeme was appointed pro-chancellor of the university on 23 September 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013 |title=Covenant University Appoints Pro Chancellor |publisher=Covenant University|url=http://archive.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Covenant-University-Appoints-Pro-Chancellor-_-News-_-Home-Covenant-University.pdf|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2013|title=Ojeme is pro-chancellor|work=The Nations Newspaper|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/ojeme-pro-chancellor/}}</ref> ==Academic programmes and sports== [[File:CZkewNoWAAAWGs6.jpg|thumb|Male halls of residence]] Covenant University academic programmes run in four colleges: the College of Management and Social Sciences (CMSS),<ref>{{Cite web|title=College of Business and Social Sciences|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Colleges/CMSS#.XtBNtjBKjDc|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> the College of Leadership Development Studies (CLDS),<ref>{{Cite web|title=College of Leadership Development Studies|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Colleges/CLDS#.XtBM2TBKjDc|date=2002|website=Covenant University|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> the College of Engineering (COE)<ref>{{Cite web|title=College of Engineering|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Colleges/COE#.XtBQbDBKjDc|website=Covenant University|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> and the College of Science and Technology (CST).<ref>{{Cite web|title=College of Science and Technology|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Colleges/CST#.XtBOKTBKjDc|date=2020|website=Covenant University|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> Covenant University runs postgraduate programmes<ref>{{Cite web|title=School of Postgraduate Studies|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Colleges/PGS#.XtBPKzBKjDc|website=Covenant University|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> in the entire curriculum listed above. The university owns a stadium facility with a swimming pool and lawn tennis, table tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. Covenant University is one of the affiliated universities of the [[Nigeria Private University Games Association]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://npuga.org/about_us.php |title=NPUGA: About us |website=npuga.org |access-date=2018-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117012217/http://npuga.org/about_us.php |archive-date=2018-01-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=NPUGA Names Covenant Private Varsity with Best Sports Facilities|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/NPUGA-Names-Covenant-Private-Varsity-with-Best-Sports-Facilities#.XtBR4jBKjDc|website=Covenant University}}</ref> [[File:Post Graduate Halls..jpg|thumb|Postgraduate halls of residence]] [[File:Covenant University Halls of residence.jpg|alt=Two of CU's ten halls|thumb|Female halls of Residence.]] == University Library (Centre for Learning Resources) == [[Covenant University Library (Centre for Learning Resources)|Covenant University's Centre for Learning Resources]], otherwise known as the university library,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Centre for Learning Resources (CLR)|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Library}}</ref> is situated between the female halls of residence, Dorcas Hall and Esther Hall areas of the campus, and directly opposite the university chapel. The total floor area of the complex is 11,300{{nbsp}}m{{sup|2}}. The library complex is an edifice with three floors, reputed to be one of the largest in Africa.<ref name=":0" /> It is designed as a glass structure. It is located amidst the college buildings, the university chapel and the halls of residence.<ref name=":0" /> It can accommodate up to 3000 readers and about 500 research staff and postgraduate students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://clrmain.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/preamble/|title=Preamble|website=Centre for Learning Resources|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last1=Yusuf|first1=Felicia|last2=Iwu|first2=Juliana I|date=2010|title=Use of Academic Library: A Case Study of Covenant University, Nigeria.|url=http://www.iclc.us/cliej/cl30YI.pdf|journal=Chinese Librarianship: An International Electronic Journal}}</ref> === Open access publishing === In January 2011, Covenant University adopted a policy that mandated all referred publications in journals, conferences and books to be deposited in the university open access repository. This applied to faculty and postgraduate students alike.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/portals-and-platforms/goap/access-by-region/africa/nigeria/|title= Nigeria - Global Open Access Portal |publisher= UNESCO |access-date= 2017-05-06}}</ref> == Secondary school == [[Covenant University Secondary School]] was established on October 14, 2010, to cater for the young population within the university environment.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/appointments/youth-group-holds-summit-on-exceptional-leadership/ |title=Youth group holds summit on exceptional leadership |date=June 8, 2017 |website=Guardian}}</ref> ==Notable alumni== <!---♦♦♦ Only add a person to this list if they already have their own article on the English Wikipedia ♦♦♦---> <!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order by LAST NAME ♦♦♦---> * [[Baaj Adebule]], actor, model and filmmaker * [[Teniola Aladese]], actress, producer, and casting director<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ogidan |first=Kore |date=2018-12-23 |title=I've a beautiful car but driving scares me to death– Teni Aladese |url=https://punchng.com/ive-a-beautiful-car-but-driving-scares-me-to-death-teni-aladese/ |website=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> * [[Dolapo 'LowlaDee' Adeleke]], filmmaker<ref name="bellanaija">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/08/8-years-after-an-accident-that-left-her-with-permanent-facial-scars-filmmaker-lowladee-tells-her-inspiring-story/ |title=8 Years After an Accident that Left Her with Permanent Facial Scars, Filmmaker LowlaDee Tells Her Inspiring Story |last=admin |date=August 20, 2015 |website=Bellanaija.com}}</ref> * [[Bimbo Ademoye]], actress<ref name="Nigeria 2022">{{cite web | last=Nigeria | first=Guardian | title=Bimbo Ademoye: I'm not a comedian, I'm just funny | website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News | date=2022-10-01 | url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/bimbo-ademoye-im-not-a-comedian-im-just-funny/ | access-date=2023-06-01}}</ref> * [[Anthonia Adenike Adeniji]], associate professor of industrial relations and [[human resource management]] * [[Ayo Akínwándé]], artist, curator and writer<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Ayọ̀ Akínwándé|url=https://www.tique.art/artists/ayo-akinwande/|access-date=2021-08-10|website=Tique {{!}} publication on contemporary art|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=New Page|url=https://www.thegallowgate.art/kobionyameversus|access-date=2021-08-10|website=The Gallow Gate|language=en-US}}</ref> * [[Nonso Amadi]], singer, songwriter and music producer<ref name="Nonso Amadi 2023">{{cite web | title=About | website=Nonso Amadi | date=2023-04-06 | url=https://www.nonsoamadi.com/about/ | access-date=2023-06-01}}</ref> * [[Ayoola Ayolola]], musician and actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.informationng.com/2014/04/project-fame-winner-ayoola-i-wouldnt-have-been-where-i-am-today-without-covenant-university.html|title=Project Fame Winner, Ayoola: 'I wouldn't have been where I am today without Covenant University.|date=April 17, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iono.fm/e/711375|title=Ayobami Ayoola Ayolola, Actor (Nollywood), Speaker, Singer and 5th Winner of the Project Fame West Africa.|first=Channel|last=Africa|via=iono.fm}}</ref> * [[Ife Durosinmi-Etti]], business executive and author.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti: Self-doubt is the biggest quencher of creativity |date=18 December 2021 |url=https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/ifedayo-durosinmi-etti-self-doubt-is-the-biggest-quencher-of-creativity/}}</ref> * [[Ishaya Bako]], film director and screenwriter<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/news/item/17461-two-filmmakers-and-a-poet-for-awf-july-guest-writer-session.html |title=Two filmmakers and a poet for AWF July Guest Writer Session |access-date=2014-01-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102194058/http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/news/item/17461-two-filmmakers-and-a-poet-for-awf-july-guest-writer-session.html |archive-date=2014-01-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ventures-africa.com/2012/05/interview-with-ishaya-bako-amaa-film-award-winner/ |title=Interview With Ishaya Bako – AMAA Film Award Winner |publisher=Ventures Africa |date=2012-05-18 |access-date=2014-08-02 |archive-date=2015-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109110929/http://www.ventures-africa.com/2012/05/interview-with-ishaya-bako-amaa-film-award-winner/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> * [[Nonso Bassey]], singer, songwriter, actor and model<ref>{{cite web|url=https://changeforsociety.com/eagles-on-mission-beacon-set-5-years-anniversary-covenant-university-alumni/|title=Eagles On A Mission; Beacon Set 5 Years Anniversary – #CFSlocal in Nigeria|work=Change for Society|date=22 July 2016|accessdate=17 September 2019|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031231659/https://changeforsociety.com/eagles-on-mission-beacon-set-5-years-anniversary-covenant-university-alumni/|url-status=dead}}</ref> * [[Bez (musician)|Bez]], multi-instrumentalist and composer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/12/01/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-its-show-time-soul-singer-bez-dishes-on-love-fame-music-as-he-counts-down-to-his-super-sun-concert// |title=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" |publisher=Bellanaija.com |date= December 2012|access-date=2014-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=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 |title=I wait to be inspired by music -Bez |access-date=2014-01-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102194104/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 |archive-date=2014-01-02 }}</ref> * [[Chike (singer)|Chike]], singer * [[Ini Dima-Okojie]], actress and style icon *[[Odunayo Eweniyi]], business executive * [[Gbubemi Fregene]], chef * [[Ric Hassani]], musician * [[Chiamaka Obuekwe]], businesswoman and tourism promoter * [[Adebukola Oladipupo]], actor<ref name=onwikitoday>{{Cite web|url=https://live.worldbank.org/experts/adebukola-oladipupo|title=Adebukola Oladipupo|date=2019-10-24|website=World Bank Live|language=en|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref> * [[Gloria Oloruntobi]], comedian<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.citypeopleonline.com/20-top-instagram-comedians-making-waves-online/|title=20 Top Instagram Comedians Making Waves Online|last=Reporter|date=2018-10-06|website=City People Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/12/11/10-nigerian-comedians-who-became-popular-on-instagram/|title=10 Nigerian comedians who became popular on Instagram - P.M. News|website=www.pmnewsnigeria.com|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref> * [[Mimi Onalaja]], actor, presenter, writer and model * [[Anny Robert]], photographer<ref name="Nigeria 2019">{{cite web | last=Nigeria | first=Guardian | title=Covenant university student wins architecture competition | website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News | date=2019-10-28 | url=https://guardian.ng/property/covenant-university-student-wins-architecture-competition/ | access-date=2023-06-01}}</ref> * [[Emmanuel Iren]], preacher and gospel songwriter. * [[Simi (singer)|Simi]], lyricist and sound engineer<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/simii-dont-feel-threatened-anybody/|title=SIMI:I DON'T FEEL THREATENED BY ANYBODY|work=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation Newspaper]]|last=Medeme|first=Ovwe|date=March 27, 2016|access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref> * [[Spellz (producer)|Spellz]], music producer (dropped out in his penultimate year)<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://notjustok.com/artists/spellz/ |title= Spellz |website= [[NotJustOk]] |access-date= 2017-06-25 |archive-date= 2016-04-27 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160427023638/http://notjustok.com/artists/spellz/ |url-status= dead }}</ref> <!---♦♦♦ Only add a person to this list if they already have their own article on the English Wikipedia ♦♦♦---> <!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order by LAST NAME ♦♦♦---> ==Notable faculty members== <!---♦♦♦ Only add a person to this list if they already have their own article on the English Wikipedia ♦♦♦---> * [[Anthonia Adenike Adeniji]], associate professor<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. Anthonia Adenike Adeniji |url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Profiles/Adeniji-Anthonia-Adenike#.XtFBGDpKiCp |website=Covenant University |access-date=29 May 2020 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124175108/https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Profiles/Adeniji-Anthonia-Adenike#.XtFBGDpKiCp |url-status=dead }}</ref> of [[human resource management|industrial relations and human resource management]] * Professor [[Eric Maskin]], 2007 Nobel laureate (visiting professor)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://newtelegraphonline.com/nobel-laureate-joins-covenant-varsity/ |title= Nobel laureate joins Covenant varsity |publisher= newtelegraphonline.com | access-date=12 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140811055122/http://newtelegraphonline.com/nobel-laureate-joins-covenant-varsity |archive-date=11 August 2014}}</ref> * Professor [[Ezekiel Adebiyi]], first professor of [[Bioinformatics]] in West Africa; Vice-president (2007–2011) and secretary (2011-date) of [[African Society for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/04/covenant-varsity-don-discovers-way-to-eradicate-malaria/ | title=Covenant varsity don discovers way to eradicate malaria | publisher=vanguardngr.com | access-date=12 August 2014| date=2011-04-06 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/10/we-aim-to-eradicate-malaria-in-africa-ezekiel-adebiyi/ | title=We aim to eradicate malaria in Africa – Ezekiel Adebiyi | newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]] | access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref> * Professor [[Emmanuel Ndubisi Maduagwu|Emmanuel Maduagwu]], professor of [[Biochemistry]] and fellow of the [[Nigerian Academy of Science]] and [[Royal Society of Chemistry]]. * Professor [[Taiwo Abioye]], former [[Deputy Vice Chancellor]] * Professor [[Ekundayo Adeyinka Adeyemi]], first professor of architecture in Nigeria and [[Sub-Saharan Africa]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/03/where-are-the-ekiti-professors/ |title=Where are the Ekiti professors? |last=Adelaja |first=Bose |date=March 22, 2012 |website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]] |access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref> * Professor [[Kayode Soremekun]], former Dean, College of Development Studies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soremekun: Life of a Legend |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/17/soremekun-life-of-a-legend/}}</ref> * Professor [[Samuel Ibiyemi]], former Dean, College of Science and Technology. * Professor [[Sheriff Folarin]], former professor of International Relations.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oluwasanmi|first=Dupe|date=29 January 2024|title=Sheriff Folarin: Life of a genius|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/sheriff-folarin-life-of-a-genius/|website=The Nation|access-date=3 February 2024}}</ref> == Vice Chancellors == * Professor [[Bola Ayeni]] (May 2002 - September 2004) <ref>{{cite web | url=http://m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-Honours-Professors-Ayeni-Obayan#.VyjS1oQrLIU | title=Covenant University Honours Professors Ayeni, Obayan | publisher=Covenant University | date=November 2012 | access-date=3 May 2016}}</ref> * Dr. [[Jonathan Aremu]] (2005)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-appoints-Dr.-Jonathan-Aremu-Professor-of-International-Economic-Relations#.WYRV6oTyvIU |title=Covenant University appoints Dr. Jonathan Aremu Professor of International Economic Relations |website=Covenant University |access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> (Acting Vice chancellor) * Professor [[Aize Obayan]] (February 2005 – October 31, 2012) <ref>{{Cite web | url=http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-gets-New-Vice-Chancellor#.VSl8h_nF-b5 | title=Covenant University gets New Vice-Chancellor / News / Home - Covenant University | access-date=2015-04-11 | archive-date=2017-12-05 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205223917/http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-gets-New-Vice-Chancellor#.VSl8h_nF-b5 | url-status=dead }}</ref> * Professor [[Charles Ayo]] (November 1, 2012 – July 2016) <ref>{{cite web | url=http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Atayero-Succeeds-Ayo-as-Covenant-University-Vice-Chancellor#.V41cX_krLIU | title=Atayero Succeeds Ayo as Covenant University Vice-Chancellor | publisher=covenantuniversity.edu.ng | access-date=19 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.dailyschoolnews.com.ng/covenant-university-appoints-new-vice-chancellor-dvcs/ |title = Covenant University Appoints New Vice Chancellor, DVCS|date = 2012-11-08}}</ref> * Professor [[AAA Atayero]] (July 15, 2016 – September 22, 2020) <ref>{{cite web | url=http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/content/view/full/22789/(all)/1#.V4tU2fkrLIU | title=CU Unveils Professor A.A.A. Atayero as New Vice-Chancellor | publisher=covenantuniversity.edu.ng | access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.pulse.ng/student/covenant-university-institution-gets-new-vc-id5281854.html |title = Institution gets new VC|date = 2016-07-19}}</ref> * Professor [[Akan Williams]] (September 22, 2020 – November 10, 2020) (Acting Vice-Chancellor) <ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-24 |title=Covenant University appoints Prof Williams Acting VC |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/covenant-university-appoints-prof-williams-acting-vc/ |access-date=2020-10-13 |website=Vanguard}}</ref> *Professor [[Abiodun Adebayo|Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo]] (November 10, 2020 – Present)<ref>{{cite web |title=Covenant Appoints Professor Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo seventh Vice- Chancellor |url=http://m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-Appoints-Professor-Abiodun-Humphrey-Adebayo-7th-Vice-Chancellor#.YH8GMOhKiCp |website=Covenant University |date=14 November 2020}}</ref> == Recent developments and achievements == * Covenant University is a leading private institution in Nigeria based on number of prospective students/applicants that seeks to get admitted;<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Iruonagbe|first1=Charles|last2=Imhonopi|first2=D|last3=Egharevba|first3=Matthew Etinosa|date=2015|title=Higher Education in Nigeria and the Emergence of Private Universities|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273699592|journal=International Journal of Education and Research|volume=3|issue=2|pages=49–64}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Etim|first=J.S.|title=Private universities in Nigeria|date=2016|work=A Global Perspective on Private Higher Education|pages=271–286|publisher=Elsevier|doi=10.1016/b978-0-08-100872-0.00016-1|isbn=978-0-08-100872-0}}</ref> Its admission requirements, cited scholarly journals and annual rankings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=1stConvocation CeremonySpecial Lecturesand Speeches|url=https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/129903467.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121224028/https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/129903467.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 21, 2023|publisher=Covenant University|date=2006|website=core.ac.uk|access-date=2020-05-29}}</ref><ref name="ranking1">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thegazellenews.com/2017/01/30/nuc-2017-ranking-ui-best-nigeria-lasu-best-state-university-covenant-best-private-university-full-list-ranking/ |title=NUC 2017 Ranking: UI Best In Nigeria; LASU Best State University; Covenant Best Private University + Full List Of Ranking |date=January 30, 2017 |website=thegazellenews.com |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref><ref name="ranking2">{{Cite web |url=http://dailypost.ng/2017/08/30/jamb-unilorin-lasu-covenant-universities-top-applicants-choice-2017-full-list/ |title=EDUCATIONJAMB: UNILORIN, LASU, Covenant Universities top applicants' choice in 2017 [Full list] |date=August 30, 2017 |website=Dailypost |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> * On September 26, 2018, it became the highest ranked Nigerian university<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/covenant-university|title=Covenant University|date=2018-11-20|website=Times Higher Education (THE)|language=en|access-date=2018-12-11}}</ref> in the world universities ranking of the [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings|Times Higher Education]] (THE). * Covenant was also recently selected<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-Tops-List-of-10-Africa-Centres-of-Excellence-in-Nigeria#.XA-m1Sco_RY|title=Covenant Tops List of 10 Africa Centres of Excellence in Nigeria / News / Home - Covenant University|website=covenantuniversity.edu.ng|access-date=2018-12-11}}</ref> as one of the Africa Centres of Excellence for Development Impact (ACE Impact). * Earlier in November, 2018, Covenant entered the Subject Rankings of the [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings|Times Higher Education]] (THE) for the first time in the Business and Economics subject category ranking 501+ globally.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/12182/1/THEWUR2019-Engrg-Tech-Covenant%20p85.pdf|website=eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng|access-date=2018-12-11}}</ref> Furthermore, in the recently released Engineering subject ranking, Covenant emerged in the 501-600 category.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/12182/1/THEWUR2019-Engrg-Tech-Covenant%20p85.pdf|website=eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng|access-date=2018-12-11}}</ref> * In January 2015, it was ranked as the best university in [[Nigeria]] according to [[Webometrics Ranking of World Universities|Webometrics]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ngscholars.com/2014/08/latest-webometrics-ranking-of-nigerian-universities-oau-tops/ | title=Latest Webometrics Ranking of Nigerian Universities, OAU Tops | publisher=ngscholars.com | date=8 August 2014 | access-date=10 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pulse.ng/communities/student/webometrics-ranking-oyedepos-covenant-university-named-best-in-nigeria-15th-in-africa-beats-unilorin-oau-others-id3487325.html |title=Oyedepo's Covenant University named best in Nigeria, 15th in Africa ...beats UNILORIN, OAU, others |last=Kukogho Iruesiri |first=Samson |date=February 16, 2015 |website=Pulse |access-date=2017-11-17}}</ref> A publication by [[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]], that segregated universities in Nigeria into Grade A, B, etc. based on [[JAMB]] score ceiling; categorized Covenant University as a "Grade A" university.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/grade-university-cut-off-marks-oau-unn-41-others-lead-180-200-investigations/ |title=Grade 'A' university cut-off marks: OAU, UNN 41 others lead with 180-200 – Investigations |date=September 11, 2017 |website=Vanguard |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> * The [[National Universities Commission]] in 2016, listed Covenant University as the best private school in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thenationonlineng.net/nuc-ranks-unijos-2nd-best/ |title=NUC ranks UNIJOS second best |last=Idegu |first=Yusufu |date=January 14, 2016 |website=[[The Nation]] |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> In 2017, the university retained its position as Nigeria's best private institution according to the same government agency.<ref name="ranking1" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nigeriatoday.ng/2017/08/covenant-university-wins-best-private-university-2017-award/ |title=Covenant University wins best private university 2017 |website=Nigeria Today |access-date=2017-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113112844/http://www.nigeriatoday.ng/2017/08/covenant-university-wins-best-private-university-2017-award/ |archive-date=2017-11-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * Again, in August 2017, [[Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry]] awarded Covenant University with the best private university in Nigeria award.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://punchng.com/lagos-oldest-serving-teacher-principal-bag-awards/ |title=Lagos oldest serving teacher, principal bag awards |website=[[The Punch]] |date=25 August 2017 |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> These feat was also reported in 2013<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.informationng.com/2013/04/top-50-universities-in-nigeria-2013-ranking-published-by-national-university-commission-nuc.html |title=Top 50 Universities in Nigeria 2013- Ranking Published by National University Commission (NUC) |website=Information Nigeria |access-date=2017-11-12|date=2013-04-20 }}</ref> and 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/covenant-varsity-emerges-2013-best-private-varsity-nigeria/ |title=Covenant University emerges best private university |website=Vanguard |access-date=2017-11-12|date=2014-01-22 }}</ref> * 2013 & 2014: Best Private University in Nigeria <ref name=":2" /> * 2014: Best Vice Chancellor of Private University in Nigeria.<ref name=":2" /> * 2014: The Centenary ICT Driven University of the Year.<ref name=":2" /> * 2014: The Best Private University in Nigeria <ref name=":2" /> * Covenant University has been statistically rated as the most preferred private university in Nigeria among university seekers since the public availability of [[Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board]] data in 2014. It was the most sought-after private school in 2014,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://students.com.ng/official-jamb-statistics-of-university-candidates-with-200-scores/ |title=Official JAMB Statistics of university candidates |website=school.com.ng |access-date=2017-11-12|date=2014-05-06 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://myschool.com.ng/school/news/24778/jamb-utme-2014-registration-statistics-with-list-of-universities.html |title=JAMB UTME 2014 Registration Statistics with List of Universities |website=myschool.com.ng |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> 2015,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.myschoolgist.com/ng/most-sought-after-universities-in-nigeria/ |title=Most Sought after universities in Nigeria |website=myschoolgist.com |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> 2016<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pulse.ng/communities/student/best-university-here-is-a-list-of-the-top-ten-most-sought-after-institutions-in-nigeria-id5151026.html |title=Here is a list of the top ten most sought-after institutions in Nigeria |last=Oni |first=Olamide |website=Pulse |access-date=2017-11-12|date=2016-06-15 }}</ref> and 2017.<ref name="ranking2" /> * According to [[Elsevier]], data from 2011 to 2015 show that Covenant University publications was rated number one in [[Wind power]], Wind and turbine, [[Corrosion inhibitors]], [[Carbon steel]]; and the second best in trade, Remittance, Effect and housing; Residential satisfaction, satisfaction among all universities worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/features/education/covenant-tops-in-research-endeavours-among-universities/ |title=Covenant tops in research endeavours among universities |last=Atueyi |first= Ujunwa |date=May 18, 2017 |website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]] |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> Another report by [[The Daily Independent (Lagos newspaper)|Daily Independent newspaper]] which analyzed Elsevier Scival metrics showed that publications in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management and Accounting from Covenant University ranked tops in Nigeria.<ref name="ranking3" /> * In 2016, ''Africa Leadership Magazine'' listed Covenant University as one of the universities of excellence to be honoured in South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pulse.ng/communities/student/babcock-covenant-universities-varsities-honoured-in-south-africa-id4815543.html |title=Varsities honoured in South Africa |last=Oni |first=Olamide |website=Pulse |access-date=2017-11-12|date=2016-03-17 }}</ref> * At the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID), which is an annual initiative by the [[Federal government of Nigeria]] to provide scholarship abroad to students that graduated with [[First-class honours|first class]] degrees from Nigerian universities, Covenant University had the highest number of students that scaled through the aptitude examination among all universities in Nigeria during the 2013, 2014 and 2015 academic sessions.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thenationonlineng.net/covenant-universitys-first-class-graduates-dominate-scheme/ |title=Covenant University's first class graduates dominate scheme |date=April 24, 2015 |website=[[The Nation]] |access-date=2017-10-20}}</ref> * A 2017 collaborative study by Stutern, Jobberman and BudgIT reveal that graduates from Covenant University are the "most employable" in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.naij.com/1102905-top-20-nigerian-universities-employable-graduates.html |title=Top 20 Nigerian universities with most EMPLOYABLE graduates |website=Naij.com |access-date=2017-08-04|date=2017-05-04 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://venturesafrica.com/widespread-under-compensation-of-nigerian-graduates/ |title=THERE IS WIDESPREAD UNDER-COMPENSATION OF NIGERIAN GRADUATES AT LOCAL COMPANIES |website=Ventures Africa |date=27 May 2017 |access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pulse.ng/student/covenant-university-why-this-private-school-produces-the-most-employable-graduates-id6628633.html |title=Why this private school produces the most employable graduates |website=Pulse Nigeria |date=5 May 2017 |access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://punchng.com/covenant-university-makes-top-10-list-in-research/ |title=Covenant University makes Top 10 in Research |website=[[The Punch]] |date=13 May 2017 |access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> The study was criticized by some stakeholders for not having a large [[sample size]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://businesshilights.com.ng/expert-sees-bias-in-stutern-report-on-varsities-that-produce-most-employable-graduates/ |title=Expert sees bias in Stutern Report on Varsities that produce most employable graduates |date=8 May 2017 |access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> * ''Techcabal'' rated Covenant University as having the best [[software developer]]s in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://techcabal.com/2015/06/11/seven-top-nigerian-universities-where-nigerian-developers-come-from/ |title=Seven Top Nigerian Universities Where Nigerian Developers Come From |last=Popoola |first=Bolade |date=June 11, 2015 |website=Techcabal |access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> The school was also listed as having one of the best five postgraduate schools in Nigeria by ''Nigeria Bulletin''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/top-5-universities-in-nigeria-for-postgraduate-studies.109616/ |title=Top 5 Universities In Nigeria For Postgraduate Studies}}</ref> In January 2018, a Covenant University student, Ubani Peculiar Chinaemerem was awarded the best marketing student by the [https://nimn.com.ng/ National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria] among all students in Nigerian universities.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://independent.ng/expert-tasks-marketing-practitioners-students-to-identify-core-competences/ |title=Expert Tasks Marketing Practitioners, Students To Identify Core Competences |website=Independence Newspaper |access-date=2018-02-06|date=2017-12-12 }}</ref> * In 2018, Covenant University won the Nigerian round of the [[CFA Institute Research Challenge]], defeating the [[University of Lagos]] and [[Obafemi Awolowo University]] to become Nigeria's first representative in the global competition.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/covenant-university-wins-maiden-cfa-institute-research-competition/ |title=Covenant University Wins Maiden CFA Institute Research Competition |website=Eagle online |access-date=2018-02-06|date=2018-02-03 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/news/covenant-university-to-represent-nigeria-at-global-cfa-institute-research-competition/ |title=Covenant University to represent Nigeria at global CFA Institute Research competition |website=Guardian.ng |access-date=2018-02-06|date=2018-02-04 }}</ref> In 2018, [[Federal Ministry of Science and Technology]] awarded the school first position in innovative technology among all universities in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/fg-urges-nigerians-to-value-use-made-in-nigeria-products/ |title=FG Urges Nigerians To Value, Use Made In Nigeria Products |website=Eagle Online |access-date=2018-03-25|date=2018-03-09 }}</ref> The school was placed third in the 2017 edition.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/04/09/onu-why-we-organised-2017-technology-and-innovation-expo/ |title=Onu: Why We Organised 2017 Technology and Innovation Expo |access-date=2018-03-25|date=2017-04-09 }}</ref> === Students' Organisation achievements === *Covenant was 2019 National Enactus Champion.<ref>{{Cite news|date=July 19, 2019|title=Nigerian youths turning environmental, power problems into opportunities|work=Punch Newspaper|url=https://punchng.com/nigerian-youths-turning-environmental-power-problems-into-opportunities/|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Covenant Wins National Enactus Tourney, to Represent Nigeria at Global Event|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-Wins-National-Enactus-Tourney-to-Represent-Nigeria-at-Global-Event#.XtBijzBKjDd|date=2019|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Finally, Covenant University Wins Enactus National Competition|url=https://www.theavalondaily.com/blog/2019/7/12/finally-covenant-university-wins-enactus-national-competition|website=The Avalon Daily|date=2019|access-date=July 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Ewuzie|first=Kelechi|date=July 30, 2019|title=Covenant university team projects adjudged best at 2019 Enactus national competition|work=Businessday Newspaper|url=https://businessday.ng/education/article/covenant-university-team-projects-adjudged-best-at-2019-enactus-national-competition/amp/|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> *Covenant Enactus emerged second position at 2018 National Competition.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Covenant Enactus Promises to Win Coveted National Competition Gold|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-Enactus-Promises-to-Win-Coveted-National-Competition-Gold#.XtBvbzBKjDc|date=August 13, 2018|website=Covenant University|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> *In 2017 Covenant University Enactus team emerged second best nationwide.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Covenant University Enactus Team Emerges Second Best Nationwide|url=https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Covenant-University-Enactus-Team-Emerges-Second-Best-Nationwide#.XtBohDBKjDc|date=2017|website=Covenant University|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=August 14, 2017|title=Vice-Chancellor Lauds Covenant Enactus, Pledges More Support|work=Covenant University|url=http://m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Vice-Chancellor-Lauds-Covenant-Enactus-Pledges-More-Support#.XtBxOzBKjDc|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> ==Criticisms== The university has received several criticisms and lawsuits in connection with its strict codes of conduct.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/02/28/student-expelled-from-covenant-university-for-watching-pornography-drags-school-to-court/ |title=Student Expelled from Covenant University for Watching Pornography drags School to Court |publisher=Bellanaija.com |date=2013-02-28 |access-date=2014-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6955149.stm |title=Africa | Nigeria probes HIV graduate test |work=BBC News |date=2007-08-20 |access-date=2014-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/12/covenant-university-expels-200-students-for-not-attending-church-service/ |title=Covenant University expels 200 students for not attending Church service - Vanguard News |publisher=Vanguardngr.com |date=2012-12-29 |access-date=2014-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://premiumtimesng.com/news/115699-nans-condemns-covenant-university-for-students-expulsion.html |title=NANS condemns Covenant University for students' expulsion | Premium Times Nigeria |publisher=Premiumtimesng.com |date=2013-01-17 |access-date=2014-08-02}}</ref> {{commons category}} == Further reading == * {{Cite journal|last1=Yusuf|first1=Felicia|last2=Iwu|first2=Juliana I|date=2010|title=Use of Academic Library: A Case Study of Covenant University, Nigeria.|url=http://www.iclc.us/cliej/cl30YI.pdf|journal=Chinese Librarianship: An International Electronic Journal}} * {{Cite journal|last1=Ifijeh|first1=Goodluck|last2=Adebayo|first2=Promise|last3=Ilogho|first3=Julie|last4=Asaolu|first4=Aderonke|last5=Michael-Onuoha|first5=Happiness Chijioke|date=2016|title=Nigerian university libraries and the question of marketing: reconciling the salient issues|url=https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/43010143.pdf|journal=Journal of Information and Knowledge Management|volume=7|issue=1|pages=101–114}} * {{Citation|last=Solomon|first=Ajigboye Olamidipupo|title=Marketing Libraries|date=2012|work=Library and Information Science in Developing Countries|pages=82–95|publisher=IGI Global|doi=10.4018/978-1-61350-335-5.ch007|isbn=978-1-61350-335-5}} * {{Cite journal|last1=Olusegun|first1=Okeniyi|last2=Okeniyi|first2=Elizabeth|last3=Atayero|first3=Aderemi|date=2015-09-18|title=Programming Development of Kolmogorov-Smirnov Goodness-of-Fit Testing of Data Normality as a Microsoft Excel® Library Function|journal=Journal of Software & Systems Development|pages=1–15|doi=10.5171/2015.238409|issn=2166-0824|doi-access=free}} * {{Cite book|url=http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/8481/1/PG%20BMAS%20Arts%20PG.pdf|title=Benchmarking Minimum Academic Standards for Postgraduate Programmes in Arts in Nigerian Universities|publisher=National Universities Commission|year=2011|location=Abuja, Nigeria}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Universities in Nigeria}} {{coord|6.6699|N|3.1574|E|source:wikidata-and-enwiki-cat-tree_region:NG|display=title}} {{authority control}} [[Category:Covenant University| ]] [[Category:Education in Ogun State]] [[Category:Universities and colleges 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