Benson Idahosa University
BIU | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | February 2002 |
| Affiliation | Church of God Mission International (CGMi) |
| Chancellor | Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa OON |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. John Aroye Okhuoya |
| Location | , , 6°20′N 5°38′E / 6.333°N 5.633°E |
| Campus | Urban, Multiples sites |
| Colors | Royal blue, gold and white |
| Website | biu.edu.ng |
Benson Idahosa University (BIU) is a private, Christian university in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Previously named Christian Faith University (CFU), it was renamed in honor of Archbishop Benson Idahosa, a Charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin City, Nigeria, and reflects his evangelical beliefs. He was the first president of the university. The current president of Benson Idahosa University, Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Faith Emmanuel Benson Idahosa, son of Benson Idahosa, is the Bishop of CGMi Faith Arena and Co-ordinator, Next Generation Leadership of the Church of God Mission.
BIU is accredited by Nigeria's higher education accreditation body, the National Universities Commission (NUC). Benson Idahosa University has maintained an enviable record in sports. BIU has maintained the best performance by any private university in Nigeria in all editions of Nigerian Private Universities Games, Nigerian Universities Games and West African Universities Games.