Benson Idahosa University
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.
Benson Idahosa University
Benson Idahosa University
Uti Nwachukwu (winner, Big Brother Africa 5: All Stars), B.Sc Ed Computer Education 2009
Rev. Wale Feso (Presiding Pastor, Charismatic Renaissance Intl), B.Sc. Accounting 2003
Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, southern Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census, after Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. It is situated approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Benin River and 320 kilometres (200 mi) by road east of Lagos. Benin City is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, and Palm oil production is also a significant industry.
Aerial view of Benin City
Drawing of Benin City made by a British officer, 1897
Suleiman Braimoh
Image: Ameosa Motors, Benin City Edo State,
