Student Hand Book

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
STUDENT INFORMATION
HAND BOOK
Student Affairs Division 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
National Anthem … … … … … 4
University Anthem … … … … … 4
A Message from the Vice-Chancellor … … 6
A Brief History of the University … … … 9
Sources of Information … … … … 11
Visitor and Principal Officers of the University … 13
Matriculation and Matriculation Numbers … … 14
The Student Affairs Division … … … … 16
Prizes for Academic Excellence … … … 20
Halls of Residence and contact persons … … 35
Procedure for applying for Halls of residence … 37
Student-Staff Relations … … … … 38
Students’ Publications … … … … 39
Students’ Organizations … … … … 40
Living Arrangements and Regulations for Student … 44
Students’ Conduct and Discipline … … … 53
Student Demonstrations, Protests, etc … … 56
The University of Benin Library … … … 58
MTN Universities Connect Library, University of Benin 59
Activities Involving Guests from outside the University 71
Change of Name … … … … … 71
Campus Welfare Board … … … … 72
General Information … … … … … 74
Religious Worship … … … … … 74
University Health Services … … … … 75
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital … … 77
Procedure for Use of University Facilities … … 78
Sporting Activities … … … … … 80
Regulations Governing conduct of Examinations … 81
Guidelines for Certificate Screening … … … 85
Defacing or Damaging of University of Benin Property 87
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Arise, O compatriots
Nigeria’s call obey
to serve our fatherland
with love and strength and faith.
The labour of our heroes past
shall never be in vain,
to serve with heart and might
one nation bound in freedom
Peace and unity.
O God of creation,
direct our noble cause
Guide our leaders right
Help our youth the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow
And living just and true
Great lofty heights attain
To build a nation where peace
And justice shall reign
UNIBEN ANTHEM
ARISE MIGHTY UNIBEN
1. All over the wide wide world

Our fruitful works unfurl,
What we sow’d with joy and pride,
With good our common goal
One heart and voice for all,
We heed the purple clarion call,
Refrain: Arise mighty UNIBEN
Robed in your purple and gold
Clad In your fertile green hem
Knowledge for service untold
2. Between blue sky and red soil

Excellent hard work endure
We groom man and nation in
Spirits of Unibest pure
Come through our opened gate
Where fair play and merit dictate
3. God bless this our noble school

As we bid peace to reign
May we have no cause to mourn
But rejoice in gains achieved
We hope for place man will
Bring brain and brawn to build self still.
INITIATED BY: E. I. AYANRU (former Registrar)

WORD/MELODYBY: FESTUS UMUKORO
SCORE/ARR/HARMONY BY: RAYMOND OKENRENTIE
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
Prof. Lilian Imuetinyan Salami

Vice-Chancellor
It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the University of Benin,

I wish to congratulate each of you for securing admission into this
great citadel of learning, one of the most sought after institution of
higher learning in Nigeria. Management of the University of Benin
puts you the students as priority in the leading and learning
processes and your success is important to each and every member
of staff.
You must realize that your arrival at this University marks a
new beginning in the story of your life. Before now your
dependence was on significant others whether your parents,
guardians, friends or families. Now you are the principal author of
what now happens to you. You have the opportunity to determine
the direction, plot the graph and tempo of your life’s story. This
may seem as daunting as it is exciting, as challenging as it is
empowering, but the joy is that you have chosen education in

University of Benin which will give you the opportunity to learn
new things, acquire new knowledge, develop new skills and
enhance your personal attribute in profound ways that will equip
you for life. At the same time you will meet new persons who will
become your friends, some life partners, with whom you will share
memories of the University of Benin for years to come.
For the next few days during the orientation you are likely
be bombarded with information, I wish to share three pieces of
advice with you.
1. Taking responsibility for your learning - up to now, most of

your learning, and indeed your life, has been monitored
leading to your securing a place in the University. Now you
are entering the less monitored environment of the
University, where you will have greater freedom and the
responsibility that come with it.
You are expected to be more self-reliant,
independent, prudent and responsible. What that means is
that you must make sure you attend your lectures, labs and
tutorials, do your assignments and read the materials advised
by your lecturers and tutors; ensure that you make enough
time for private study; develop a study plan; go to the
library; and use the online learning resources as well as
create time for relaxation among others. And while we
expect you to assume a new level of responsibility please
realise that you are not alone but must interact with others. If
you find things difficult don’t give up but seek for help.
2. Make the most of your time in the University: One of the

great things about University life is the range of new
experiences that will be available to you. You will have
abundant opportunities to flourish as a student and as a
person.
3. Embrace difference because the University is a melting pot

where you will have persons from different backgrounds and
communities to pursue your ambitions as students. Such
persons may be your lecturers, co-students, other staff
members and management. How you handle these
interactions will avail you the opportunity to get a better
understanding of yourself and human dynamism helping you
develop as a tolerant individual.
As I end this speech, I have a strong conviction that you all

will make the University and your families proud. I wish you
success at the University of Benin and confident that you will find
your stay an immensely rewarding experience.
Thank you.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as Midwest

Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-
fledged University by National Universities Commission [NUC] on
1st July, 1971. In his Budget Speech in April, 1972, the then
Military Governor of Mid-Western State, Col. S.O. Ogbemudia
[then Visitor of the University] formally announced the change of
the name of the Institute of Technology to University of Benin.
University of Benin operates two campuses, the Ugbowo
campus which is the main campus and Ekehuan campus.
Presently, the University essentially operates the Faculty
System with Dean as administrative head while the Schools of
Medicine, Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, and Institute of Child
Health, reverted back to the Collegiate System in August, 1999,
with a Provost as its administrative head. The Faculties as presently
constituted are those of Agriculture, Arts, Education, Engineering,
Environmental Science, Law, Life Science, Pharmacy, Physical
Science, Management Sciences, Social Science, and Veterinary
Medicine. The University has some Institutes, Institute of Child
Health, Institute of Education and Institute of Public Administration
and Extension Services (IPAES).
University of Benin offers courses at various levels:
Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate. Presently,
the total student enrolment stands at about 45,000, made up of both
full-time and part-time students.
VISION OF UNIBEN
To be model institution of higher learning which ranks among the
best in the world and is responsive to the reactive and innovative
abilities of the Nigeria people.
MISSION OF UNIBEN
To develop the human mind to be creative, innovative, research
oriented, competent in areas of specialization, knowledgeable in
entrepreneurship and dedicated to service.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
The University is organized not only to facilitate effective

administration and academic work, but also to provide information.
The following sources of information are available. Whenever a
student is in doubt, consult the Dean of Students +234 7033102860.
Others may include:
Academic Office
Senior Deputy Registrar (Admissions)
+234 8094789450
Deputy Registrar (Senate Matters)
+234 8082030280
Charges
Senior Deputy Bursar (Students)
Bursary Department
+234 8020339190
Foreign Students
Dean of Students
Student Affairs Division
+234 7033102860
Sports and Athletics

Director of Sports
Sports Complex
+234 8056752200
Health Services
Director
Health Services Department
+234 8023367827
Security
Chief Security Officer
Security Division
+234 9043396100, +234 8033723103
Careers and Counselling

Students’ Guidance and
Counselling Centre
+2348106422713
Passages & Immigration

Vice Chancellor’s Office
P.R.O.
Desk Officer +2347036858292
National Youth Service Corps

Dean of Students
+234 7033102860.
Information Resources
University Librarian
John Harris Library
+234 8035384536
Application for Students’ Passports/Visas

Dean of Students
Ugbowo Campus
+234 7033102860
Change of Name, Inter-Faculty/Department Transfer and

Matriculation
Principal Assistant Registrar (Exams & Records)
+234 8170777999
University Hotline
Vice Chancellor
+234 8128180042; +234 9066759262
VISITORS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE

UNIVERSITY
THE VISITOR
HIS EXCELLENCY
Muhammadu Buhari GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
CHANCELLOR
HRM Orcivirigh Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse; Tor Tiv
PRO-CHANCELLOR & CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL

Olorogun Dr. Sonny F. Kuku
VICE-CHANCELLOR
Professor (Mrs) Lilian Imuetinyan Salami
Ph.D, M.Sc, B.Sc, PGDE, (FNSN, FIFHE/HEPAN)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (Administration)

Professor (Mrs.) Maureen Isoken Ebomoyi
B.Sc (Hons); M.Sc; Ph.D; Cert (Basic Computing)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (Academic)

Professor Ray. I. Ozolua
B. Pharm, M.Sc., Ph.D. FWASP, FPSN.
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (Ekehuan)

Professor Buniyamin A. Ayinde
B.Sc (Hons) Lagos; M.Sc (Ile-Ife); Ph.D (Benin)
REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL

Mr. Ademola A. Bobola
B.Ed, M.B.A., MNIM, FCIA
UNIVERSITY BURSAR
Dr. Victor U. Imagbe
B.Ed, B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D, FCNA, FCBA (USA), FFIP, ACTI, CPA (Ireland), FCIA, NIM.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
Professor L. Obasuyi
B.Ed, M.L.S., Ph.D, CLN, MNLN
MATRICULATION AND MATRICULATION

NUMBERS
Only candidates who have satisfied the minimum educational

requirements of the University of Benin are admitted as students.
Such candidates are eventually matriculated as students of the
University. On matriculation day, each fresh student signs a
declaration of his/her formal admission to the University and to
affirm that he/she will observe the Statutes and Rules of the
University.
All matriculants are required to be formally dressed, that is,
male students are expected to be attired in suit and tie for the
matriculation ceremony while females are required to be formally
dressed in gown/suit.
According to Senate Regulations, no student, unless he/she
is matriculated, is allowed to remain in the University after half the
Semester in which he/she is to be registered has elapsed.
Each student is assigned a Matriculation Number upon
registration. No official student paper or document may be regarded
as complete or valid unless it carries the correct matriculation
number. For this reason, students are strongly advised to know and
to be always definite about their matriculation numbers and to use
these numbers on all official transactions.
IDENTITY CARDS
Each student, upon registration in the University, is issued with an
Official Student Identity Card valid for one session only.
Students may be required, at any time, to identify
themselves upon request by authorized University officials acting in
the performance of their duties.
Some University facilities are open only to students who are
able to show valid identity cards. Students are required, therefore, to
take very good care of their identity cards, wear them always on
campus. Even upon graduation, the ID cards are useful Items as
they are required for collection of certificates.
Students must submit their identity cards to the

Examinations and Records Officer upon their graduation or
withdrawal from the University. Failure to do so shall be regarded
as a breach of discipline.
Procedure for the issuing of Identity Cards

A forensic identity card is issued by the Information and Protocol
Division of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.
(a) All students are required to carry their identity cards at all
times as students may be called upon to produce the cards at
any time.
(b) No student will be admitted to the Library, Lectures and
Examinations without the card.
(c) The Identity Card is a security document and students are
advised to keep it securely against loss or theft.
(d) Students are advised to report loss or theft of their identity
Cards to the Security Department and Dean of Students
without delay.
THE STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION
The Student Affairs Division of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office is

located in a building near the Physical Planning Unit and opposite
the School of Postgraduate Studies at Ugbowo Campus. The
Division is central to the University’s mission of assisting students
in their intellectual, physical, emotional, social and moral
development.
The Student Affairs Division is responsible for the quality of
the informal learning environment that students experience in the
University community. Its functions which are administrative,
educational, and supportive include:
a. Meeting students’ basic needs such as accommodation in the
hall of residence;
b. Providing essential services such as financial assistance
through information on bursaries, scholarships and loans;
c. Promotion of healthy environment on campus by caring for
the psychological and developmental needs through sporting
activities and professional counselling and advising;
d. Augmenting the academic experience through the provision
of productive, recreational, cultural and social activities.
The primary concern of the Student Affairs Division is the
student. In cooperative efforts with students, Faculties and other
administrative units of the University, the Division endeavors to
provide the atmosphere and humane relationship that are essential
for the students’ overall adjustment, provision of equal opportunity
to realize their potential as enlightened individuals and responsible
members of society.
The mission of the Student Affairs Division is to provide
conducive environment and orientation of students, their welfare,
and their development. Implicitly, the Division takes cognizance of
changing interests and needs of students, and endeavours to adapt
its programmes appropriately to their orderly development at the
University.
The current Dean of Students is Professor Clement Atewe

Ighodaro; a Professor of Economics. He is assisted by an Assistant
Dean of Students; Dr Emmanuel E. Imarhiagbe and a Student
Affairs Officer Mr. B.O. Omere, a Principal Assistant Registrar.
The Student Affairs Division maintains an active partnership
with students in the development of new extra-curricular
programmes and the enrichment of those already in existence. The
activities of the Students’ Union and all student clubs and societies
are coordinated through the Division. The objective is to provide an
enriching cultural, physical, social and morally uplifting
environment for the student as a rewarding complement to his/her
academic work.
When students are in doubt about any matter, they
should consult the Student Affairs Division. The Division will be
glad to offer necessary advice and information.
The Division is divided into sections, namely: Halls of
residence handled by the Dean’s office; Prizes/Scholarships/Bursary
Award/Orientation/Students’ Welfare; National Youth Service
Corps (NYSC) mobilization; Clearance; and Student Union
Election/Registration of Association.
THE DEANS OF STUDENTS - PAST AND PRESENT

Since the first Dean of Students was appointed in September 1988,
by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Grace Alele-Williams, and the
appointment ratified by the University Governing Council,
following the recommendations of the Abisoye Panel, fifteen Deans
have been appointed so far.
1. Prof. B. E. Bafor Sept. 1988 – Dec. 1992
2. Prof. O.G. Oshodin Dec. 1992 – June 1997
3. Prof. S.A. Adelusi July 1997 – May 1998
4. Prof. F.G.I. Omiunu June 1998 – June 1999
5. Prof. U.J. Ikhatua July 1999 – June 2003
6. Prof. O.A. Ofuani July 2003 – June 2007
7. Dr. Eddy Erhagbe July 2007 – June 2009
8. Prof. Eric Omogbai July 2009 – Nov. 2009
9. Prof. MacDonald Idu Dec. 2009 – June 2011
10. Prof. G.E. Eriyamremu July 2011 – June 2012

11. Prof. V.E. Omozuwa July 2012 – Feb. 2015
12. Prof. F.E. Osagiede Feb. 2015 – June 2016
13. Prof. O. B. Osadolor June 2016 – June 2018
14. Prof. O. Aigbovo July 2018 – Feb. 2020
15. Prof. P.O. Igbinaduwa Feb. 2020 – Feb. 2022
16. Prof. C.A. Ighodaro Feb. 2022 – Date
The Sections and their Main Schedules are:
(I) HALLS OF RESIDENCE/STUDENTS’ WELFARE

SECTION
This section is handled by the Dean of Students’ office. The section
is in charge of all matters relating to Halls of residence/Hostels. It
provides students with on-campus accommodation and also
responsible for the general welfare of students and its activities. The
section is also responsible for publishing the weekly Student News
Bulletin handled by the Assistant Dean of Students
(II) PRIZES/SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY AWARD/

ORIENTATION SECTION
This section is charged with matters relating to bursaries,
scholarships and loans for students as well as orientation for new
students.
All scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of high
academic achievements and evidence of financial need. Awards are

generally made for one academic year and may be renewed if the
student maintains high standards of scholarship and personal
conduct, and continues to need financial assistance. Grants range in
value from partial to full tuition and/or boarding. Federal and State
Scholarships are advertised in all Nigerian National Newspapers as
well as international Magazines.
Detailed information on procedures for application is
contained in such advertisements. Such information can also be
obtainable from the Student Affairs Officer.
It should be noted that some Scholarship Awards have bond

requirements attached to them. In such cases, Awards are, therefore,
not confirmed until the recipients have validly completed the bond
agreement documents.
Sources of Scholarships and Financial Aids

Some of the sources of Scholarships and other financial aids
available to Students of the University of Benin include:
(a) Faculty Based Scholarships:

The award is based purely on academic performance in the
sessional examinations at each level except the final year.
Senate approved that University Scholarships be awarded
every year to the best overall students in each level. In the
cases of the Faculties of Pharmacy, Law, Schools of
Dentistry and Medicine and Basic Medical Sciences the
Scholarships are awarded to two students at each level,
except in the final year.
(b) State/Local Government Awards

Students are advised to direct their enquires to their
respective State/Local Government Area offices for any
information concerning awards given by them.
(c) University of Benin Special and Instituted Prizes

The University of Benin rewards hard work and academic
excellence through its numerous special prizes, departmental
and faculty prizes for outstanding students.
(i) FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTAL PRIZES
S/N NAME OF PRIZE CRITERIA

AGRICULTURE
1. Dean’s Prize Best graduating student in Faculty of
Agric. N5,000
2. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the Dept.
of Agric. Economics
of Animal Science N3,000
of Crop Science N3,000
of Fisheries N3,000
of Forestry & Wildlife N3,000
of Soil Science N3,000
ARTS
1. Dean’s Prize Best graduating student in faculty of
Arts N5,000
of Theatre Arts N3,000
of English/Lit. N3,000
of Fine and Applied Arts N3,000
of Foreign Languages N3,000
of Linguistics & African Languages
N3,000
of Linguistics & Edo Language
N3,000

of History N3,000
of International Studies and
Diplomacy N3,000
of Philosophy N3,000
of Religions N3,000
SCHOOL OF
DENTISTRY
1. Dean’s Prize Best graduating student in the
School of Dentistry, N5,000
2. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the Dept
of Preventive Dentistry, N3,000
of Surgery & Pathology Dentistry,
N3,000
of Restorative Dentistry, N3,000
EDUCATION
1. Dean’s Prize Best overall student in the
Department of Adult Education (Pol.
Sc.) N5,000
2. Dean’s Prize Best overall student in the
Department of Educational Studies
& Management N5,000
3. Departmental Prize Best overall student in the
Department of Adult Education (Pol.
Sc) N3,000
4. Departmental Prize Best overall student in Health &
Environmental Education & Human
Kinetics N3,000
5. Departmental Prize Best overall student in the
Department of Edu. Psychology &
Curriculum Studies. N3,000

of Vocational & Tech. Education
N3,000
ENGINEERING
Faculty of Engineering N5,000
of Chem. Engineering N3,000.
of Petroleum Engineering N3,000
4. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the
Department of Production
Engineering N3,000
of Civil Engineering N3,000
of Computer Engineering N3,000
of Electrical/Electronics Engr.
N3,000
Department of Mechanical
Engineering N3,000
Department of Structural Engr.
N3,000
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
N5,000
Department of Architecture N3,000
Department of Estate Management
N3,000

Department of Geomatics N3,000
Department of Quantity Surveying
N3,000
Department of Fine and Applied
Arts N3,000
LAW
Faculty of Law N5,000
LIFE SCIENCES
Faculty of Life Sciences N5,000
2. Department Prize Best graduating student in the Dept.
of Animal & Envir. Biology N3,000
3. Department Prize Best graduating student in the
Department of Biochemistry N3,000
Department of Plant Biology &
Biotech N3,000
5. Department Prize Best graduating student in the Dept.
of Microbiology N3,000
6. Department Prize Best graduating student in the Dept
of Optometry N3,000
7. Department Prize Best graduating student in the Dept
of EMT (Environmental Mgt &
Toxicology) N3,000
MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES
Faculty of Management Sciences
N5,000
Department of Accounting N3,000
3. Department Prize Best graduating student in

Department of Banking & Finance
N3,000
Department of Business
Administration N3,000
Department of Insurance N3,000
Department of Entrepreneurship
N3,000
Department of Marketing N3,000
Department of Actuarial Science
N3,000
Department of Human Resources
Mgt. N3,000
SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
1. Provost Prize Best graduating student in the
College of Medical Sciences
N10,000
School of Medicine N5,000
3. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in Pathology
N3,000
Department of Child Health N3,000
Department of Community Health
N3,000
Department of Obstetrics &
Gynaecology N3,000

Department of Medicine N3,000
Department of Mental Health
N3,000
Department of Surgery N3,000
PHARMACY
Faculty of Pharmacy N5,000
2. Departmental Prize Best graduating student, Dept. of
Clinical Pharmacy & Pharm.
Practice N3,000
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, N3,000
4. Departmental Prize Best graduating student, Dept of
Pharmacognosy N3,000
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
N3,000
Pharmacology & Toxicology N3,000
Pharmaceutics & Pharm.
Technology N3,000
PHYSICAL
SCIENCES
Faculty of Physical Sciences N5,000
of Computer Science N3,000
of Chemistry N3,000
of Geology N3,000

of Industrial Maths. N3,000
of Maths & Economics N3,000
of Physics N3,000
of Pure Maths. N3,000
of Industrial Physics N3,000
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Faculty of Social Sciences N5,000
2 Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the
Department of Economics N3,000
Department of Geography &
Regional Planning N3,000
Department of Political Science
N3,000
Department of Sociology &
Anthropology N3,000
Department of Social Works N3,000
Department of Public Administration
N3,000
(ii) SPECIAL PRIZES


AGRICULTURE
1. George Agbazika Best graduating student in the Dept.
Innih Prize of Crop Science N5,000
ARTS
1. Otu-Umagbae Club Best graduating student in Edo
Prize Language and Literature N5,000
2. Uyi-Edo Prize Best graduating student in Edo
Language
3. Ewere Club Prize Best graduating student in Edo
Linage and Literature N5,000
4. Chief (Dr) Jacob U. Best graduating student in Benin
Egharevba’s Prize History N5,000
5. First Atlantic Bank Contribution to peace and academic
Plc Prize development in international studies
& Diplomacy N10,000
6 S. I. Eguavoen Prize Best graduating student in
(Linguistics) Edo Language (B.A)
N50,000
BASIC MEDICAL
SCIENCES
1. MUSTE Best graduating student in Anatomy
2. MUSTE Best graduating student in medical
biochemistry N50,000
3. MUSTE Best graduating student in Physiology
N50,000
4. MUSTE Best graduating student in Nursing
Science N50,000
5. MUSTE Best graduating student in Medical
Laboratory Science N50,000
6. UBANNA- Grace Best student in Human Anatomy
Medical Griffin Prize N20,000
7. Prof. Joseph and Best graduating student in

Dr. (Mrs.) Adetutu Physiotherapy

Balogun Prize
EDUCATION
1. Gato foundation Best graduating student in the Dept.
(Mrs) Evelyn Oboh of Education Biology N25,000
Prize
2. Lydia Modupe Lawal Best graduating student in the Dept.
Osula Prize of Educational Psychology &
Curriculum Studies N5,000
3. Alhaji (Dr.) Shethina Best graduating student in the Faculty
Alii Prize of Education N5,000
4. Saliu Aghama Giwa - Best overall student in Accounting
Osagie Prize Education N5,000
ENGINEERING
1. Arch. Aminu Best graduating student in the Dept.
Abubakar Prize of Electrical/Electronics Engineering
N5,000
2. Peter Ajose Ali Best graduating student in the Dept.
Idowu's Prize of Mechanical Engineering N5,000
3. Nigerian Society of Best overall graduating student in
Engineers, Benin Engineering N3,000
Branch Prize
4 Nicholas & Victoria For the best graduating student in
Osifo Memorial Engr.
Scholar N75,000
LAW
1. Chief (Justice) S.O. Best overall graduating student in
Ighodaro, Iyase of Law N5,000
Benin Prize
2. Osadebay Education Annual Award to best graduating
Trust Fund Prize student in Law N5,000
3. J.O. Irukwu Prize Best graduating student in Insurance
Law N5,619.85k
4. Paul Atsegbua (JP) Best graduating student in Faculty of

Memorial Prize Law N5,000

LIFE SCIENCE
1. Moses Solenke Best graduating student in
Memorial Prize Physiological Optics N5,000
2. Paul Ogbuehi Prize 1st Best graduating student in
Optometry N5,000
3. Paul Ogbuehi Prize 2nd Best graduating student in
Optometry N5,000
4. Late Prof. (Mrs.) Best female graduating
Comfort Ekundayo student in Botany N10,000
Prize
MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES
1. Rev. P.E.F. Obadan Best graduating student in final year
Prize degree Accounting N5,000
2. GATO Foundation Best graduating student in
Prof. A.R. Anao Accounting N25,000
Prize
3. Olumuyiwa Sosana (1) ACC. 121 N2,000
Award for (2) ACC. 221 N2,000
Excellence (3) ACC. 321 N3,000
(4) ACC. 421 N5,000
4. ZENITH Bank Plc Best graduating student in
Prizes Accounting N150,000
5. Chief M.A. Mene 2nd Best overall student in Business
Afejuku Prize Administration N5,000
6. Chief M.A. Mene 3rd Best Overall student in Business
Afejuku Prize Administration N5,000
7. Dr. C. E. Abebe 1st Best overall final year student in
Prize Business Administration N5,000
8. Dr. C. E. Abebe 2nd Best overall final year student in
9. Dr. C. E. Abebe 3rd Best overall final year student in
10. Chief (Dr) G.A. Best graduating student in
Aghahowa Prize Management Accounting N5,000

11. Nicholas & Victoria Best graduating student in Banking
Osifo Memorial & Finance N5,000
12 Chief M. I. Best graduating student in the
Agbontaen JP Department of Business
Memorial Prize Administration N25,000
13 Prof. Barnabas Best graduating student in
Aigbojie Agbonifoh Department of Marketing N50,000
Prize
14 Dr. Williams Okotie Best graduating student in Business
Prize Administration
PHARMACY
1. Etinosa Obaseki Best student in 200L First Semester
Memorial Prize Examinations N10,000
2. F.M Omehe Best overall student in 200L
Memorial Prize Pharmacy Examinations N5,000
3. F. M. Omehe Best Overall Student in 200L Pharm.
Memorial Prize Chemistry N50,000
4. F. M. Omehe Best Overall Student in 300L Pharm.
Memorial Prize Chemistry N50,000
5. F. M. Omehe Best Overall Student in 200L
Memorial Prize Pharmaceutics N50,000
6. F. M. Omehe Best Overall Student in 400L Clinical
Memorial Prize Pharmacy N50,000
7. F. M. Omehe Overall Student in 500L N50,000
Memorial Prize
8. Prof. Kwkami’s Best graduating student in B. Pharm.
Memorial Prize Examination N5,000
5. Etinosa Obaseki Best overall student in the Final year
Memorial Prize Examinations N5,000
6. UBAANA Grace For the best graduating student in
Medical Griffin Pharmaceutics N20,000
Prize
8. UBAANA Dr. Ernest For the best student in Pharmaceutical

Onwu Prize Chemistry N20,000

9. Dr. Ivie Anao Best Female graduating student in
Academic Merit Pharmacy with CGPA OF 4.30 and
Prize above
PHYSICAL
SCIENCES
1. Sir (Prof.) Greg O. Best graduating student in industrial
Iwu, OON Prize chemistry N40,000
2. NEDO Osayande’s Best graduating Student in
Prize Department of Physics
3. Prof. Emmanuel U. Best graduating Student in Chemistry
Emovon Prize N100,000
SOCIAL
SCIENCES
1. Chief James Onanefe Best graduating student in the Dept.
Ibori Prize of Economics and Statistics N5,000
2. Late Christopher Best graduating student in Economics
Uzoke Prize & Statistics N5,000
3. Zenith Bank Plc Best graduating student in the Dept of
Prize Economics & Statistics N150,000
4. Prof. S.E.N. Okoh Best graduating student in Faculty of
Foundation Prize Social Sciences N5,000
5. Prof. S.E.N. Okoh Best graduating student in Economics
Foundation Prize & Statistics N5,000
6. Victor Odozi Prize Best graduating student in Monetary
Economics ECO.312 N5,000
7. Victor Odozi Prize Best graduating student in Monetary
Economics ECO312 N5,000
8 Victor Odozi Prize Best final year student in Monetary
Economics ECO312 N5,000
SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
1. Prof. Hill Memorial Best student in Child Health (MB.BS
Prize Part V) N3,000
2. Prof. Hill Memorial Best student in Surgery (MB.BS Part
Prize V) N5,000
3. Vivian Uduehi Prize Best graduating student in Medicine
N5,000
4. Glaxo Prize Best Female graduating student in
MB.BS Exam. in Obstetrics &
Gynecology N5,000
5. Prof. T. Bello- Best graduating student in School of
Osagie Prize Medicine N5,000
6. Dr. Owen Jackson Best graduating student in Internal
Obaseki Prize Medicine in School of medicine
N100,000
7. NMA Presidents Best graduating in Medical/Dental
Award student N20,000
8. Dr. Osahon Best graduating in Medical/Dental
Enabulele Award student N20,000
9. UBAANA-Imhona Best graduating student in Internal
Arnold Eko- Medicine N20,000
Isenalumhe Prize
10. UBAANA Dr. Steve For the overall best graduating
Osaguona Prize medical student N20,000
11. UBAANA Bob-Egbe For the best student in Pediatrics
Prize. N20,000
12. Prof. Ayanru’s Prize Best graduating student in
Ophthalmology
13. Ophthalmological Best graduating student in Clinical
Society of Nigeria Ophthalmology
Prize
14. Late Pa Humphrey Best graduating student in Medicine
Ehiorobo Oviasu N50,000
Prize
15. Late Pa Humphrey Best graduating student in Surgery
Ehiorobo Oviasu N50,000
Prize
SPECIAL PRIZE WINNER

UBAANA Dr. Lawrence Ogagaoghene For the best graduating

Adu Prize Isoko student
Price: N20,000
SPECIAL PRIZE WINNERS

1. Oba Akenzua II Published /Outstanding piece of work
Memorial Prize in Edo Culture and History, N50,000
2. Rev. (Dr.) F. Integrity & Excellence in Academics
Omobude Prize (Standard) N100,000
3. CED Best overall student in Professional
Areas of CED300, N10,000
POSTGRADUATE
1. Late Chief Yesufu Best Overall student in MBA N5,000
Giwa-Osagie Prize
2. Financial Standard Best graduating MBA Student
Prize N5,000
3. Chief Isaac Entrepreneurial Development N5,000
Akinmokun Prize
4. Lumuyiwa Sosana Best student in Marketing (BUS731)
award for Excellence MBA N5,000
Prize
(III) NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC)

MOBILIZATION SECTION
This section handles the mobilization of full time students for the
National Youth Service Corps and other NYSC related activities.
(IV) CLEARANCE SECTION

This section is in-charge of all activities relating to outgoing
students’ clearance as well as verification/authentication of final
year students’ clearance certificate from Student Affairs to Exams
and Records.
(V) STUDENT UNION ELECTION/REGISTRATION OF

ASSOCIATION SECTION
This section handles Student Union Election and other elections on
campus. It also handles registration of new clubs/association as well
as renewal of old ones.
FEEDING
The University operates the Buka system of feeding. There are a
number of Bukas and Canteens in different parts of the University
where students can feed. The Bukas are operated by individual
contractors appointed and supervised by the University on a yearly
contract basis. There is no fixed amount for meals. Students pay-as-
they-eat. Students are advised to be economical in their
spending so that their feeding allowances can sustain them for the
Semester or Session.
HALLS OF RESIDENCE AND CONTACT PERSONS
S/N Halls Contact Person

1. Hall 1 (Queen Idia Hall)
2. Hall 2 (Madam Tinubu
Hall)
3. Hall 3 (Mallam Aminu
Kano Hall)
4. Hall 4 Unit 1 (Akanu
Ibiam Hall)
Ibiam Hall)
Ibiam Hall)
7. Hall 5 (Male)
8. Hall 5 (Female)
9. Hall 6 (Female)
10. Hall 7 PG
Prof. Clement A. Ighodaro
11. Clinical Students Hostel
Dean of Students
12. Intercontinental Bank +234 7033102860
(Postgraduate) Hall,
Ugbowo Campus
13. Male Undergraduate Hall,
Ekehuan Campus
14. Margaret Ekpo Hall
(Female Undergraduate
Hall), Ekehuan Campus
15. Dr. Erastus Akingbola PG
Hall
16. Keystone Hall
17. PG Hostel (Ekehuan)
18. NDDC Hostel (Male
Wing)
19. NDDC Hostel (Female
Wing)
Each hall of residence is a centre for community life. All

resident students are expected to contribute their quota to make it a
happy home. There are opportunities to render voluntary service,
and each student is required to exercise the greatest discretion and
self-discipline in relation to other students to Hall authorities and
staff, as well as the general public.
The cleaning and maintenance of the halls has been
contracted out to industrial cleaners, whose schedule is mainly to
ensure cleanliness. They ensure that a high standard of hygiene is
maintained for a healthy living environment among students in the
hall. The lawns are also manicured by professionals.
The University reserves the right to exclude/remove any
Student from a Hall of Residence or Hostel based on indiscipline.
Allocation of a place in Hall/Hostel shall depend on availability of
accommodation, and compliance with rules and regulations
governing residence.
HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

There is a Hall Management Committee in each Hall consisting of:
Hall Master/Mistress - Chairman
Hall Wardens - Members
Chairperson and all members of
Student Hall Executive - Members
Most Senior Hall Supervisor - Member
CEO/PEO/SEO/HEO - Secretary
Students are advised to work closely with their respective Hall

Management Committees to improve the living conditions in their
Halls.
Each Hall has a Hall Master/Mistress and a number of Wardens.

The Hall PEO/SEO/ACEO, Hall Supervisors and Porters manage
the day-to-day administration of the hall.
Hall Master/Mistress
The Hall Master/Mistress has the responsibility to oversight all
aspects of the academic and personal life of each student in their
assigned Hall/Hostel.
Specifically, the overall responsibilities of the Hall Master/Mistress

are:
 Promote high standards in every aspects of school life,
particularly in student progress.
 Contribute to a school culture which is positive, purposeful
and professional.
 Develop a culture in which each student can develop their
talents and interests to the full potential.
 Setting high expectations of academic work among the
students in the Hall/Hostel.
 Communicating effectively with parents on all matters
relating to their child, both on an individual and collective
basis.
Hall Wardens
The Hall Wardens are expected to ensure the general wellbeing of
student residents in their Hall and to handle situations of
emergency as and when these arise and provide students with a
wide range of opportunities for social interaction.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR HALL

ACCOMMODATION
Fresh students (UTME/PUDE) will be accommodated on first-come
first-served basis after successful clearance. For other categories of
students; allocation of accommodation has been deregulated and
will also be on firstcome first-serve basis.
First Stage: Students are to apply online with application fees of

N1,000.00 (hostel allocation scratch card) from any of the
designated banks. Applicants MUST then log into the University
website (https://uniben.waeup.org) for their allocations. If

successful, the applicant will be allocated a bed space.
The next stage is to pay the appropriate charges for the hall
you have been provided a space in. The charges for all the halls of
residence will be displayed. Students are to apply online by paying
for a hostel maintenance charge at the appropriate rates, Applicants
MUST then log in to the University website -
https://uniben.waeup.org - for their hostel maintenance receipt,
which must be submitted at their halls of residence before their
spaces are confirmed.
HOSTEL MAINTENANCE CHARGES

In order to ensure that maximum attention is given to the
maintenance of the Hostel, the University has constituted a Hostel
Maintenance Account Monitoring Committee charged with the
responsibility of overseeing the judicious spending of hostel
maintenance charges paid by students.
STUDENT - STAFF RELATIONS AND STUDENTS

PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITY BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
The University lays great emphasis on positive Student-Staff
interaction. The relationship between staff and students should be
seen as that of mentor and mentee in the University community.
Students should feel free to seek the advice and assistance of staff
members of the University at all times. Course Advisers, Hall
Masters/Mistress and Wardens, the Students Affairs Division, and
Faculty Student Advisers will be particularly happy to assist
students at all times.
As a means of promoting students’ participation in
University governance and decision-making, especially in matters
directly affecting their Welfare, Student representatives are allowed
to participate in key standing committees of the University.
Students should know their representatives on these Boards and
Committees and are encouraged to make use of their memberships
of these bodies to promote a cross-fertilization of ideas and mutual

communication.
Student representatives serve on the following Boards and

Committees of the University:
(a) Development and Physical Planning Committee
(b) Students Disciplinary Committee
(c) Ceremonials and Honorary Degree Committee
(d) Board of Health
(e) Constituent Committees of the Campus Welfare Board
(f) Library and Routine Publications Committee
(g) Committee on Sports
(h) Hall Management Committees
Students’ News Bulletin

The Student News Bulletin is a weekly publication of the Student
Affairs Division. It contains vital information for all students.
Students are strongly advised to read the Bulletin every Friday, and
other Special Editions that may be issued from time to time.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
The University has a tradition of a vigorous, free student press, and
deliberately encourages responsible freedom of expression and
speech in keeping with the best University tradition.
General Regulations
(a) Only registered Students’ Organisations may produce any
publication or printed matter bearing the name of the
University or purporting to emanate from it. Printed matters
published by Students of the University of Benin may be
sold on the campus only if it is produced or sold by a
registered Student Organisation.
(b) All student Publications must carry the names of the
organisation responsible for the publication and the
individual names of the Editorial Board.
(c) Any Student Organisation which publishes, sells or

distributes printed or otherwise reproduced materials shall
be held responsible for such materials including any matter
arising as to libel, etc.
(d) All student Publications must state explicitly on the editorial
page that the opinions expressed there are not those of the
University or of its student body as a whole.
(e) Three copies of all Publications emanating from registered
Students’ organisations must be deposited in the Student
Affairs Division.
(f) The following types of Publications are prohibited on the
Campus and are subject to disciplinary action:
i. Publications which are libellous and/or slanderous;
ii. Publications which are obscene;
iii. Publications which incite to violence;
iv. Publications which are not properly Signed and titled
or are in any way anonymous.
STUDENT ORGANISATIONS
It is the policy of the University to encourage students to organise
and participate in associations which promote the Academic,
Cultural, Recreational and Social life of the University. For this
reason, the University encourages a Network of Student-directed
Clubs and Societies designed to supplement Academic Societies
and Social clubs catering for a wide variety of interests. Special
interests and hobbies are provided for by a broad and constantly
changing spectrum of student organisations. All organisations are
required to apply for formal recognition and registration by the
Student Affairs Division, which the Vice-Chancellor has charged
with the responsibility for granting the necessary approval after due
enquiry as the Division may deem fit.
Two types of registered student organisations exist in the
University of Benin. These are (a) Independent Organisations and
(b) Affiliated Organisations.
(a) Independent organisations are those student organisations

which have been duly registered in accordance with the
regulations. They are entitled to appropriate privileges but
may not receive special services or support from the
University or the Students’ Union.
(b) Affiliated Organisations are those which have been duly
registered as indicated, but are sponsored or endorsed by the
University, the Students’ Union or any of the academic
Faculties and/or departments. Their purposes and activities
in the University may not be political or religious in nature.
Conditions for University Recognition

As a rule, the University does not encourage or recognize any
Student Organisation, which in its membership, discriminates on
account of race, sex, or religion. For this reason, tribal and other
ethnic Student Organisations are not encouraged or given any
recognition by the University. However, such organisations where
they are formed are required to inform the Dean of Students of their
existence and objectives and to submit to him the names of
their Officers and Constitution for record purposes, immediately
upon appointment.
Student Organisations must meet the following conditions before
being accorded University recognition:
(a) Bonafide intent to pursue activities which are consistent
with the Educational and Social Functions and Established
Policies of the University.
(b) An intention of permanence in organisation as evidenced by
Organic Constitutions, Rules and Sources, commensurate
with the activities to be undertaken, and the like;
(c) Evidence that it is not part of any existing Student
Organisation as evidenced by a significant number of
Student Members or Prospective Members; and
(d) Three Staff Patrons or Advisers.
For this purpose, groups seeking recognition must submit to the

Dean of Student Affairs the following:
(a) Ten copies of the proposed Constitution and By-Laws. Any

future amendments must be notified to the Dean of Student
Affairs within twenty-four days of the adoption of such
amendments, attached to the prescribed forms.
(b) Names, Matriculation Numbers, Hostel and Faculty/
Departmental addresses of the officers
(c) Signature of three Full-Time Senior Academic,
Administrative or Technical Staff of the University who
have agreed to serve as Adviser/Patron to the organisation.
(d) Certificate by Adviser/Patron that at least twenty Full-Time
Students will form the nucleus of the organisation.
(e) Statement of purpose and proposed programme of activities
as it relates to the expected contribution to the Academic,
Cultural, Social, or Recreational life of the University.
(f) Affiliation, if any, to outside organizations.
(g) Statement of proposed Financial Support or Resources, and
Management of Funds.
(h) Statement of Sponsorship from the Head of Department,
Dean, etc. if the organization is to be sponsored by a
Department/Faculty of the University.
(i) Bursary receipt for the payment of N500:00 annual renewal
or N1,000:00 fee for fresh registration.
Approval or disapproval of any application for recognition rests

with the Dean of Student Affairs who may dissolve or disestablish
any student organisation, after making such enquiries, if any, as
may be deemed fit.
Privileges of Recognition
Organisations which have been accorded recognition are entitled to
the following privileges:
(a) Recruitment of members from among the members of the
University Community.
(b) Use of University facilities subject to payment of
appropriate charges, if any, and in keeping with the
scheduling and booking regulations and procedures
governing the use of such facilities;
(c) The use of name of the University as a part of their official

titles.
(d) Application to the Students’ Union with respect to affiliated
organisations for Financial and other forms of support for
specific activities and/or programmes.
Conditions under which Recognition may be withdrawn

(a) Failure to observe the Administrative Procedure established
for recognition and for continued recognition.
(b) Failure to observe University Rules and Regulations in force
from time to time.
(c) Failure as a group, to observe the Laws of Nigeria or failure
to observe the normal requirements of decency, good
morals, and good conduct.
General Regulations
(a) Registration of a student organisation must not be construed
as agreement with, support of, or approval of its activities at
all times by the University, but only as a recognition of the
rights of the organisation to exist at the University subject to
the conditions appertaining.
(b) Only bona fide Members of Staff and Registered students of
the university are eligible for membership of student
Organisations. Other persons may be admitted to associate
membership if the organisation’s constitutions so provide.
(c) All Student Organisations must keep proper records of their
Finances in accordance with such guidelines as may be laid
down from time to time by the Student Affairs Division. All
Funds raised by Student Organisations, or their Officers by
whatever means, are subject to financial accountability.
(d) Officers of Student Organisations are presumed to accept
individual responsibilities for the planning and conduct of
activities sponsored by their organisations.
(e) Affiliated student Organisations may, upon application,
receive support, including funds, from the Student Union.
The sponsoring Faculty or Department must assume full
responsibility along with the Organisation’s Officers for the

actions and activities of the sponsored organisation.
(f) No student Organisation is allowed to indicate or imply that
it is acting on behalf of the University or with its approval
without specific authorization by appropriate University
authorities.
(g) All Student Organisations must be registered through the
Student Affairs Division at the beginning of each session by
submitting the following information not later than six
weeks from the beginning of the new academic session:
i. Names and addresses, Faculty, Department and Hall
of current Officers of the Organisations
ii. The name(s) of Faculty Adviser/Patron who has
agreed to so serve.
iii. Programme of activities for the year, including dates
and venues
iv. A copy of the Annual Report for the preceding year.
(h) No Club, Association or Society is officially registered
unless its members have been interviewed and thoroughly
screened. The outcome of the interview will determine the
success or failure of the club(s).
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR

STUDENT
General Information
A bicycle, raincoat, or umbrella would be found useful as
classrooms are far removed from Halls of Residence. The
University has reactivated its intra-campus bus service to ease
students transportation problems.
Students are advised not to keep large sums of money or
other valuables in their rooms. Students are strongly advised to keep
their money in the Bank. Doors should always be locked and the
keys removed on leaving the rooms.
Students are reminded that Hall Porters are employees of the
University and should be treated as such. They are required to draw
the attention of students to any infringement of rules that they may

notice and to report such infringement to the Hall Master/Mistress.
Students are not only expected but are required to show courtesy
and consideration in their dealing with all University employees at
all times.
It is the policy of the University to provide an environment
that will assist each Student in developing his or her academic and
social potentials to the fullest. For this reason, the Halls of
Residence are considered to be an integral part of the total
educational enterprise at the University of Benin.
Only bona fide registered students of the University are

allowed to live in Halls of Residence. Accommodation in
Halls of Residence is a privilege and not a right. Students
who live in University Halls of Residence must therefore
abide by the rules and regulations appertaining thereto.
Most Students want to reside in University Halls of

Residence; but the demand for hall accommodation far exceeds the
number of available places. All rooms are therefore allocated to
qualified students on the basis of criteria determined from time to
time by the University. Students are responsible for cleaning their
rooms and they also make their Beds. Common areas and open
spaces are kept clean by the hall Staff. Reception Lounges and
Recreation areas are available in each hall. Each hall also has
modest conveniences, including showers and the commonly
expected furniture. There are no running hot water facilities. The
Housekeepers and the Porters are always available to attend to the
reasonable needs of occupants, and to ensure compliance with all
rules and regulations.
Requests for accommodation in Halls of Residence are made
by New Students as part of their registration if they need
accommodation.
Accommodation Arrangement in the Halls of Residence

Accommodation in the Halls of Residence of the University when
available is allocated according to criteria worked out from year to
year. Students desirous of bed spaces in halls of residence are

advised to apply online. The following criteria have been approved
(subject to availability).
i. Fresh students
ii. Final year students
iii. Handicapped students
iv. Students Union/Hall Executive
v. Others.
Accommodation at the Ekehuan Campus of the University has been
reserved for:
i. Postgraduate students at the Postgraduate Hall
ii. All Faculty of Arts students who qualify on the basis of
existing criteria.
iii. DNAM/DHAM/TTTP students, as long as there is no
shortage for (ii) above.
Allocation of accommodation to all categories of students
mentioned above is on the basis of registered and cleared
students for the academic session.
All other categories of students not listed above are to make
their own off-campus accommodation arrangements without
involving the University in any financial obligation with their
landlords.
It must be emphasized that admission to the University of
Benin does not automatically guarantee a student a place in the
Halls of Residence of the University.
As usual, students for whom hall accommodation is
provided are required to share rooms. They are also required to
complete and sign appropriate undertaking. ‘Squatters’ and illegal
lodgers in Halls of Residence will not be tolerated.
The University wishes to advise all students and
parents/guardians to ensure that they make proper arrangements for
accommodation before the session begins.
Students who may wish to stay in University Hall and
Hostels are required to pay approved rates for the session. In
addition, all students are to pay for Hostel maintenance, at rates

prevailing.
All students offered accommodation in the Halls of
Residence are required to bring along with them, their own
beddings i.e. mattress, blankets, bed sheets/pillow-cases for their
personal use.
Students should please note that they are not bound to accept
University accommodation, and consequently the University will
not enter into any negotiation with any student with regard to
accommodation.
Allocation of accommodation is not transferable from one

student to another.
Any unauthorised sleeping and use of the facilities in Halls of
Residence, confirmed by the Master or Warden of the Hall
concerned, will be punished by the payment of all boarding fees for
the semester. This will be without prejudice to any other
disciplinary action that may be deemed necessary.
No request for refund of Accommodation fees shall be
entertained from students who were not officially offered
accommodation in the Halls of Residence.
Students are expected to provide themselves with their own
textbooks, stationeries and pocket money for each session. Personal
Allowance due to sponsored students which may be paid direct to
the University will not be given to the students without a written
authority of the sponsor.
Mail is delivered to each Hall once a day, except Saturdays,
Sundays and Public Holidays. Students living in Halls are advised
always to use the name of their Hall before University of Benin,
Benin City, Nigeria, in order to facilitate the handling of their mails
in the Central Porters Lodge.
Students make their own arrangements for the laundry of
their personal clothing.
Hostel Regulations: A Hall of Residence or Hostel is a centre of

community life. All Resident Students are expected to contribute
their quota to make it a happy home. There are opportunities to
render voluntary service, and each student is required to exercise the
greatest ‘discretion and self-discipline in relation to other students,
Hall Authorities and staff as well as the general public. The Hall
Regulations are intended to promote the well-being and orderly life
of the Hall or Hostel.
Closing of Hostels/Halls/University Gates:

Hostels/Hall/University gates are closed between 12 midnight and
6.00a.m each day, including Saturdays and Sundays. All Students
must be in residence before the gates are shut. Any extension of
these hours shall be at the approval of the Dean of Students.
Exeats
No Student may be away from Hall at night without an exeat. Exit
forms must be completed in duplicate and one copy left with the
Hall Master/Mistress. Students who have to stay beyond the period
specified in the Exeat must notify the Hall Master in writing, stating
reasons, through the Hall Warden.
In extreme emergency, the Student must leave with the
porter for transmission to the Hall Master, a written statement of his
destination, reason for his or her departure and the probable period
of his or her absence.
Guests and Visitors

Visitors are allowed in Student’s Rooms only between 4:00pm and
8:00pm on weekdays (Monday - Friday inclusive) and between
12:00noon and 8:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Visitors may be entertained in the Common Room of a Hall
between 2:00p.m and 4:00pm on week days and between 12:00noon
and 4:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Visitors
must not go direct to the Students’ Rooms or to the Common Room
but must first enquire at the Porters’ Lodge where they must sign
the visitors’ Book on arrival and fill the time of departure at the end
of their visit. For the purpose of these rules, male students visiting
the women’s Hall/Hostel will be regarded as visitors. All visitors
must deposit a recognised ID with the Porter which is returned as
such departs.
The right to occupy a room is not transferable. It is an
offence punishable by exclusion from the Hall/Hostel for any
student to accommodate any visitor or unauthorized student in
his/her room overnight without permission and making proper
entries in the Overnight Log Book. Students are held liable for any
careless or willful destruction or damage to University property for
which they are responsible.
Surrender of Keys and University Property

At the close of the semester/session, exclusion from Hall/Hostel, or
upon the severance of their connection with any part of the work of
the University of Benin, students are required to return immediately
all Keys and other University property. Failure to do this will carry
a penalty.
Approved Hall Functions

The Hall Master/Mistress must be notified of students’ meetings or
functions taking place in his/her Hall. Such notification must be
given through the Hall Warden who may in his discretion disallow
any function.
Noisy parties involving dancing and drinking must not go
beyond 6.00p.m in the Halls of Residence.
Meals
Meals are provided in the Bukateria by caterers appointed by the
Campus Welfare Board.
Under no circumstances should any meals be cooked in
students’ rooms. Students who wish to cook are advised to do so in
the Kitchenettes provided within the hostels. In case of illness
certified by the University Director of Health Services meals will be
taken to a student in his/her room by private arrangement.
Noise, Electrical Appliances, Fire and Fire Prevention

In the interest of Hall Residents, noise must be avoided. Wire-less
Stereo Sets, and Musical Instruments may be played at any time and
in any case not later than 10:00p.m each day. These instruments
should not, however, be played in such a manner as to cause
annoyance or disturbance to others. Any personal electrical
appliances such as Fans, Irons and Table Lamps should be properly
wired to a 13amp, 3-pin fused and earthed plug. No appliance may,
on any account, be connected to the Lighting Circuit. Students must
not tamper with or alter in any way, electrical installations in their
rooms or any part of the hall. The installation and use of Cookers,
Washing Machines, Toasters, Grills, Immersion Heaters,
Refrigerators, and Cooking Rings are not permitted in Students’
Rooms. All incidents of fire will be investigated by the Campus and
Students’ Welfare Board and reported to the Vice-Chancellor. Both
the National Fire Codes and the University’s Regulations will
govern the criminal and/or disciplinary action to be taken. Ash
receivers/trays must be used when smoking or extinguishing
cigarettes. Students are encouraged to use rechargeable lamp.
Candles are not allowed anywhere.
Any Student who is found guilty of disturbing the peace of
the Hall by noise-making on more than two occasions shall be
required to withdraw from the Hall.
In addition to what has already been stated under the
above section, it is necessary to emphasize that students must
not bring into students’ rooms the following gadgets: Cookers,
Washing Machines, Toasters, Grills, Immersion Heaters,
Refrigerators, Ring Boilers/Cooking Rings, dryers, and other
heavy electrical gadgets. Students who violate this regulation
will be severely dealt with. Such students shall be expelled from
the halls of residence immediately and face the Students
Disciplinary Committee.
Fighting
Fighting is not allowed. Students who engage in fighting shall be
required to withdraw from the Hall and sent to the student’s
disciplinary committee.
Pets
For health and sanitary reasons, Pets, Animals, Birds, Fish and/or
Reptiles are prohibited in and around University Halls of Residence.
Loss of Personal Property

The University does not accept responsibility for any loss of
personal property in the Halls.
Vacation of Residence
All students are expected to vacate Halls of Residence/Hostels
during holidays or closure of school due to unforeseen
circumstances.
Transfer from One Hall to Another

A student, once allocated to a Hall is not permitted to transfer to
another one except on medical grounds and/or for any other good
reasons acceptable to the Dean of Student Affairs. Applications for
such transfer may be made to the Student Affairs Division.
The University, however, reserves the right to make changes
in room assignments, or transfer students from one Hall to another
during the session.
Accommodation for Married Students

The University does not provide accommodation for married
students.
Exclusion from Hall

The University reserves the right to exclude any Student from a
Hall of Residence or Hostel. Allocation of a place in Hall/Hostel
shall depend on availability of accommodation, and compliance
with rules and regulations governing residence.
ADDITIONAL HALLS OF RESIDENCE/HOSTEL

REGULATIONS
(1) Only bonafide (registered) students of the University are
allowed to live in the halls of residence.
(2) Accommodation in the halls of residence is a privilege and
not a right.
(3) Allocation of accommodation is NOT TRANSFERABLE
from one student to another.
(4) Squatting of anybody overnight is illegal; offenders will
forfeit their accommodation.
(5) Sale of any allocated accommodation in the halls of
residence is PROHIBITED.
(6) Students must not bring into students rooms heavy electrical
gadgets; cookers, washing machines, drivers, toasters, grills,
immersion heaters, refrigerators, televisions, hot plates etc.
Cooking is prohibited in the Hostels.
(7) Any student who is found guilty of disturbing the peace of
the hall through noise making shall be requested to
withdraw from the hall.
(8) Fighting is not allowed. Students who engage in fighting
shall forfeit accommodation and face appropriate
disciplinary measures.
(9) Students are advised to join only registered
Clubs/Association in the University.
(10) Both old and new students should note that all nocturnal
clubs such as Neo-Black Movement, Eiye, Maphite,
Buccaneer, Female Amazon, Jezebel, Black Bra and other
clubs of their likes are BANNED, SEVERE
DISCIPLINARY ACTION AWAITS MEMBERS.
(11) It is mandatory for students to clean their rooms and hostel
surroundings.
(12) Students are required to return their keys and other
University property at the close of semester/session.
(13) The authority is aware of constant power outage from the
National Electric Power Authority. However, efforts will be
made to ensure that the University main plant is switched on
from 7p.m - midnight. The use of candles light is highly

PROHIBITED.
(14) Defacing of walls will attract repainting/repair of same,
losing your bed space and facing severe disciplinary
measures.
STUDENTS’ CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

The University is established primarily to educate the student;
cultural development and the inculcation of good character are
integral parts of that education. An acceptance of admission offer by
a student to University automatically implies that he/she has
accepted to abide by the Rules and Regulations that may from time
to time be made for the governance of the University. Such
acceptance also carries with it an obligation that the student shall
conduct himself/herself as a law-abiding and responsible member of
the academic community, in accordance with the University’s best
standards, Rules and other Conditions established by the legally
Constituted Authorities of the University.
Every Student of the University is required to maintain a
high standard of personal integrity. The University regards as
serious offences any acts of unethical, immoral, dishonest, disloyal,
or destructive behaviour, as well as violations of university
regulations. It is the responsibility of each student not only to
acquaint him/herself with these regulations, but to assist to uphold
them at all times.
Although the University is committed to the full support of
the legitimate rights of its members, the University has an equal
obligation to protect its educational purpose and the interest of its
entire Community. For this reason, the University is naturally
concerned about the actions of some individuals and groups of
individuals which may be in conflict with the welfare and integrity
of the University, or in disregard of the rights of other members of
the community.
The legitimate expression of differing opinion and concern
is an essential part of the academic community; but the imposition
of opinions and concerns upon those who, in turn, dissent from

them shall not be tolerated.
It is emphasised that all members of the University
community including students are subject to the laws of the
nation whether within or outside University premises, like all
other citizens. They are expected to learn to cope with problems
intelligently, reasonably, and with understanding and
consideration for the rights of others. Each member shall
recognize that as he/she prizes rights and freedom for
him/herself so also is he/she expected to respect the rights and
freedom of others.
The University reserves the right: upon evidence of a
Student’s failure to abide by its Rules, Code of Conduct and
Regulations, to discipline him/her or to require, through the
established disciplinary process, his/her withdrawal from the
University.
The Disciplinary System

The laws governing the University vest the Vice-Chancellor with
the power to discipline students. In practice, there is an Ad Hoc
Student Disciplinary Committee with the general function of
dealing with individual cases of indiscipline. The Vice-Chancellor
has delegated powers to the Dean of Students, Heads of
Department, Hall Masters and certain other officers of the
University to impose disciplinary measures on students for certain
defined misconducts.
Sanctions for Violation of Regulations

The following are some of the disciplinary sanctions that may be
imposed for violation of University Regulations or Code of
Conduct:
(a) Fines: These must be paid within specified periods to avoid
further stringent actions being imposed. On the approval of
the Vice-Chancellor, Hall Masters may impose fines for
certain categories of misconducts committed in their Halls

of Residence.
(b) Disciplinary Probation: Disciplinary probation is a trial
period of time during which a student must behave in a
manner acceptable to the University. The Ad hoc
Disciplinary Committee may impose terms which will
restrict the student’s participation in extra-curricular and/or
other Activities.
(c) Loss of Privileges: Loss of privilege is the withdrawal of a
privilege or use of a service or facility (such as Library or
Sports) for a specific period of time.
(d) Reimbursement: Reimbursement requires that a student
must pay for damage to, loss or misappropriation of
University property or the property of other members of the
University community. Such reimbursement is charged to
any student who alone, or through group concerted
activities, organises or knowingly participates in the events
which cause damage or loss.
(e) Suspension: Suspension is an action which excludes the
student from registration, class attendance, residence in an
official University Hall of Residence, and the use of
University facilities for a specified period of time. This
action means that the student must immediately leave the
Campus.
(f) Expulsion: Expulsion is the permanent withdrawal by
authority of the Vice Chancellor of students’ privileges of
registration, class attendance, or residence in an official
University Hall of Residence. The privileges of the use of
University facilities are also withdrawn by this sanction.
This action means that the student must leave the Campus
immediately, and cease henceforth to be a member of the
University community.
(g) Appeal: In disciplinary cases, students concerned have a

right of appeal to the Vice-Chancellor and ultimately to the
Council against the decision of the Ad Hoc Disciplinary
Committee, or any other person.
STUDENT DEMONSTRATIONS, PROTESTS, ETC.

The University recognizes the crucial importance of maintaining
open communication and dialogue in the process of identifying and
resolving problems which may arise from the dynamics of life in
the University. All members of the University Community are
therefore free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to
them and to express opinions.
Equally important, however, is the legitimate right of any
member of the Community to dissent, to disagree, to hold different
opinion, or to think differently from others. This is an integral
aspect of University education and academic freedom.
But for academic freedom to be meaningful, the Community
must always be protected from attacks by extremists of whatever
persuasion, who would negate this essential freedom of inquiry by
their coercive and disruptive actions which interfere with the rights
and freedom of others.
Students are free to support causes by all orderly means as
long as they do not disrupt the regular and essential operations and
activities of the University since such disruption would violate the
responsible exercise of free enquiry and expression.
Senate Directive on Student protests

It is the directive of Senate that, before any decision of the Students’
Union become effective on University-wide issues, such as boycott
of lectures, demonstrations, etc. The students and their leaders
should endeavour to pursue dialogue and peaceful resolution. The
following procedures must be followed:
(a) A referendum involving voting by secret ballot;
(b) At least fifty percent of the membership of the Students
Union should participate in such a referendum;
(c) The referendum should be decided by a simple majority of

votes cast;
(d) The referendum should be under the supervision of the Dean
of Student Affairs or his nominee.
Guideline for Demonstrations

The following guidelines are essential for organizers of
demonstrations and similar actions to observe. All demonstrations,
boycotts, etc; MUST be peaceful. Demonstrations and their
organizers must NOT:
(a) Force others to join them, or deny other members of the
University community, staff and students, their right not to
join a demonstration, a strike and/or such similar actions;
(b) Disrupt or obstruct the education and other activities of the
University including administration, lectures, tutorials and
laboratory work;
(c) Obstruct or restrict free movement of persons on any part of
the University Campus;
(d) Deny the use of offices, classrooms and other facilities to
staff and students or guests of the University;
(e) Endanger the safety of any person or of the University
Campus;
(f) Destroy or damage University or other property.
Procedure
The Senate has laid down the following procedures to be followed
by all organizers of strike, protest and demonstrations. To go on
strike/demonstration/protest, the Vice Chancellor shall, through the
Dean of Student Affairs be:
a. Informed in writing at least forty-eight hours in advance,
about the place, nature, method, date and time of the
commencement of the action;
b. Informed in writing at least forty-eight hours in advance,
about the measures taken to ensure that services will not be
disrupted;
c. Assured in writing that there would be no violence against

any member of the Community or damage to any University
or other property.
It is the responsibility of the organisers of such actions to
ensure that these procedures are followed. As long as the general
guidelines are observed and as long as there is no threat, actual or
potential, to the safety of individuals or damage to property, there
should be no need for the Police or other Law Enforcement
Agencies to be invited. It should be borne in mind, however, that
the University is part of the larger community, and where Law and
Order are threatened, the Public Law Enforcement Agencies have a
duty to intervene to assist the University Authorities in resolving the
situation.
It is emphasized that there is now a Law in force (Decree 47
of 1989) which prescribes trial for students who disrupt normal
University activities. On conviction such students could go to jail
for three years or pay a N50,000 (fifty thousand naira) fine or both.
THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The University of Benin Library system comprises John Harris
Library (The Main Library) and Faculty Libraries. The Library has
over 267,501 book volumes in all the disciplines offered in the
University as well as other areas of human knowledge. There is also
a large collection of pamphlets, non-book materials, microforms,
audio-visual materials etc. The library has back-files of 2,662
journal titles and presently subscribes to 943 local titles.
JOHN HARRIS LIBRARY

John Harris Library is situated at Ugbowo Campus along the main
drive between the students’ complex and the students’ Halls of
Residence and opposite the Clinical Students Hostel. This ultra-
modern library building is fully air-conditioned. There is a stand-by
500KVA electricity generating set which acts as a back-up system
to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). There is
also the University Central Electricity Plant which generates power
when the other two sources of power fail.
John Harris Library building has three levels namely:

1. The Basement
2. The Ground Floor and
3. The First Floor
The Basement houses the Bindery, the Reprography, the Audio-

visual and the archival sections. Staff Canteen is also located here.
The Entrance, the Lobby, the Reference Section, the
Circulation Section, the Serials, the new Library extension building
Section, the defunct American Independent Study Centre, the
Reader Conveniences, the Workroom (which is ‘out of bounds’ to
readers) as well as the University librarian’s Office and other staff
offices are all located at the Ground floor while the main shelving
area, Special Collections, the Textbook Collection are on the First
floor.
The Main Library building has a sitting capacity for 900
readers at a time and about 60 carrels for Faculty teaching staff and
research students.
New Library Extension:
DONALD PATRIDGE E-LEARNING CENTER: The new

Library extension building stands imposingly on the left wing of the
main library building and linked by a walk-way on the first floor. It
has a sitting capacity for about three thousand (3,000) readers at a
time. It also houses the DONALD PATRIDGE E-LEARNING
CENTER donated by the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Memorial Trust
Fund. It is equipped with fifty (50) computers with bandwidth
Internet access.
MTN UNIVERSITIES CONNECT LIBRARY,

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
The MTN Universities Connect Library, University of Benin has a
world- class e-library also housed in the new library extension. It
provides access to students and lecture for research with vital
information to excel. The e-library contains 128 networked
computers, 3 servers, 2 high capacity printers, one sound proof

100KVA generator, equipment and optic fibre Internet connectivity.
It is linked to world-class digital Libraries across the world; with
access to electronic books, journals and magazines in various
subject areas.
New 100 capacity e-library: The new Library extension building

also houses a new 100 capacity e-library. This brings to a total
number of 328 capacity e-library facilities in the library.
Organisation of the Library

The library has been organized to cater for both under-graduate and
post-graduate studies:
(a) Undergraduate Area: Books on the various disciplines

taught in the University are shelved on open access. Reading
desks are, also arranged near the shelves to facilitate use of
the books. The Textbook Collection unit has been
reorganized to house current books. It is on closed access.
However access to the resources is through the normal way
of consulting books on reserve. Multiple copies of books are
purchased and at least one copy is placed in this unit.
(b) Research Area: This consists of:

i. Serials section where current journals and back-files
are shelved and
ii. Special Collection - a collection of rare books,
theses, dissertations, official documents of Federal
and State Governments as well as publications of
International Organizations such as UNO, WHO,
ECA, AU, World Bank etc.
iii. Textbook Collection
It is pertinent to add that computerization of the Library is on-going.

The computerization which began in the year 2000 uses the
Strategic Library Automation and Management (SLAM) software.
Developed by Global Software Technologies Ltd. Benin City,

SLAM 2,000 series, an oracle based database, is Integrated Library
Management Software with provision for all aspects of library
operations. It has seven modules - Administration, Acquisition,
Cataloguing and Classification, Circulation, Patron Management,
Serials and OPAC. The special collection module is currently being
developed to cater for cataloguing special documents. With SLAM
the Library has successfully converted over 90% of her records.
Users now have the opportunity to search the library on line through
the (OPAC) Online Public Access Catalogue. The OPAC Module
allows you to search the library using keywords search terms in the
following fields-Author, Title, Subject and Journal Title. Any field
that is keyword indexed can be searched in this module. With the
ongoing local Area Network, it will be possible for lecturers to
access the library collection from the confine of their offices
without coming to the library.
DEPARTMENTS
The Library is divided into six (6) departments. Each of these
departments has a sub-section headed by a Professional Librarian.
The departments are as follows:
1. Administration
2. Readers Services
3. Technical Services
4. Research and documentation
5. ICT /System
6. Branch Library
FACULTY LIBRARIES
The University has embarked on the establishment of Faculty
Libraries to bring reading materials nearer to the students. Thus far,
fourteen faculty libraries are functional. These are:
1. Ekehuan Campus Library mainly for Fine and Applied Arts
and Institute of Public Administration and Extension
Services.
2. Faculty of Arts
3. Faculty of Environmental Science

4. Faculty of Law Library
5. Faculty of Pharmacy Library
6. Faculty of Agriculture Library
7. Faculty of Education Library
8. Faculty of Engineering Library
9. College of Medical Sciences Library
10. Faculty of Physical Sciences Library
11. Faculty of Management Sciences Library
12. Faculty of Life Sciences Library
13. Faculty of Social Sciences Library
14. Medical Sub-Library (UBTH)
These Faculty Libraries are located in their various Faculty
buildings providing reading and photocopying services. All the
faculty libraries have been networked with a minimum of 5
Computers with internet access.
HOURS OF OPENING
The Library hours for readers are as follows:
Semester: Monday - Friday 8.00a.m. - 7.00p.m.
Saturday - 8.00a.m. - 4.00p.m.
Sunday - 12.00noon - 6.00p.m.
Vacation Period: Monday - Friday 800a.m. - 3.30p.m.
Branch Library Monday - Friday 8.00a.m. - 600p.m.
Library is closed on Public Holidays unless there is a prior notice to

the contrary.
REGISTRATION
All members of the University as may be defined in the statutes; all
members of the academic, administrative and senior technical staff;
such other persons as may be determined by the Library Committee
or the University Librarian can register with the library.
ADMISSION TO THE LIBRARY:

No person may make use of the University Library unless he/she
has signed an undertaking to observe library rules and regulations,
and has been issued with a reader’s ticket. This ticket must be
shown to any official of the Library on demand, who may prohibit
entry to anyone unable to produce It. Registration must be renewed
at the beginning of each academic year. Library tickets are not
transferable.
The following are eligible to be registered as readers in the
University of Benin Library with the privilege of borrowing books,
subject to the regulations on behalf of it.
Members of the junior staff may not borrow books directly
but loans can be made in special cases on the undertaking of their
Head of section who will take responsibility for them.
The following may be admitted to University Library for
purposes of study and reference but without the privilege of
borrowing:
(a) All registered members of the Alumni Association of the
University of Benin.
(b) Such other persons as may be admitted by the University
Librarian on a temporary basis.
Library Identity Card

You require a current valid library I.D. card to check-out materials
from the John Harris Library. The Management strongly
recommends against loaning your I.D. card or your library materials
to others. All financial responsibility for library materials will be
charged to the library account of the person whose name is used to
borrow library materials.
If your library I.D. card is lost or stolen, please notify the
circulation desk: The cost of replacing a lost I.D. card is free, but
you will require a sworn affidavit and a police extract to establish
the authenticity of your claim. If you suspect theft, please, contact
the police, the library and the UNIBEN Security.
BORROWING
Staff and students at the University of Benin and other users with
borrowing entitlement as soon as they are registered in the library
and obtain a library ticket are able to borrow as follows:
Senior Staff (Academic and Non-academic) at the
University of Benin - up to 5 books for 4 weeks and up to 3
months on special requests.
Postgraduate and undergraduates at the University - 4 books
up to 2 weeks.
For every book borrowed for use outside the Library, a book
card must be signed and handed in at the Circulation desk. The
books shall then be stamped with the date due for return. The reader
signing for the book is responsible for its custody and return. All
transactions must be made in person.
Books in the Reference Section, Textbook Collection, books
marked “RESERVED”, “NOT FOR LOAN” or “FOR
REFERENCE ONLY” may not be removed from the Library.
Books in Special Collections such as official documents, old, rare,
valuable or irreplaceable works may only be borrowed with the
express permission of the University Librarian only.
Journals may not be removed from the library except by
special permission for a period not exceeding three days. Serials
stacks which contain back issues of Journals are not on open access
except to members of the academic staff.
Students are restricted to four volumes on loan at one time
and the senior staff to ten volumes. Penalties will be imposed for
overdue, lost or damaged books according to the following scale:
(a) Overdue books: N50.00 per day up to a maximum of 30
days; thereafter N500.00 per week or part of a week. All
loan privileges may be suspended after 30 days.
(b) Any book specially recalled by the University librarian will
attract a fine of N100.00 per day after the third day from the
date of receipt of such notice.
(c) Books lost will be paid for at the prevailing cost of
replacement or estimated value of the book to which will be
added an administrative charge of 50% of the book cost.

Readers must report cases of missing books promptly to stop
the mounting of daily fines. All loan privileges will be
suspended until fines or charges are paid.
(d) Estimated cost of repair will be charged for damaged books.
(e) Reference ITC Book returned after 24 hours attract N200.00
penalty
(f) Short Loan N100.00 penalty or part of a day for 1 and 2
nights.
Period of Loan
The normal period of loan is 14 days. Provided that no other reader
requires the books, a loan may be renewed for a further period of 14
days after which it must be returned to the shelves. Long-term loan
not exceeding 3 months may be arranged for the academic staff on
request.
Return of Books
All books on loan to undergraduate students must be returned on or
before the last Monday of the last week of the Semester, or within 3
days of date of recall. All books on loan must be returned before the
long vacation for annual stocktaking.
Renewal:
You can renew book you have borrowed as long as they are not
reserved by other users or are not overdue.
Reservation:
You can reserve items that are out on loan by contacting a member
of staff at the circulation desk. Books should normally be returned
to the circulation desk where they were borrowed. This ensures that
books are taken off your record properly and back for circulation. If
you have any course to travel out of town before a book is due
renew it.
Vacation Loans
Senior staff of the University may borrow during the long vacation.
This facility may be extended to Postgraduate Students with Special
permission.
USE OF CARRELS:
Sixty Carrels are available in the main Library, and may be
allocated to academic staff on application to the Reference Librarian
for a maximum period of one semester at a time. Postgraduate
students with proven needs may be considered for allocation
provided that such allocations shall not exceed 20 carrels.
REPROGRAPHIC AND BINDERY SECTION:

All persons eligible for the Library facilities may avail themselves
of the services of the Reprographic and Bindery sections of the
University Library at such charges as shall from time to time be
determined by the Library Committee. Final year projects MUST
be bound in the library for uniformity and quality.
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE:
All staff of the University must obtain clearance certificates from
the University Librarian before they can claim their entitlements
from either the Bursary or Registry. Graduating students MUST
obtain clearance certificate from the library at a rate to be
determined from time to time.
LIBRARY DISCIPLINE AND SECURITY:

Silence must be observed in and around the Library at all times.
Brief cases, bags, waterproofs, umbrellas, etc may not be brought

into the library but if brought into the Library they must be left in
the place provided at the owners’ risk.
Mobile phone (GSM) and laptop are allowed into the library except
phone chargers. However student are advised to put their phones on
silent. No reader may enter any part of the Library marked ‘Private’
or reserved for staff unless by permission.
There shall be no smoking in the library.
The use of any form of naked light e.g candles are strictly
prohibited in the Library. Food must not be taken into the library.
No book may be marked, defaced, or damaged in any way. Readers

are held responsible for any damage to books in their charge.
All persons leaving the Library must show books or papers in their
possession to the Library Security Official and subject themselves
for search when requested.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
CLOSED ACCESS
Databases in this category require a “Username” and “Password”
for access. However, to have access to the username and password
of any of the databases, users are expected to make their request at
the System Unit of the library, the digital library (MTNF eLibrary),
or at the Reference Desk. Databases in this category include:
S/N Name of Database URL

1. HINARI - Health https://login.research4life.
2. AGORA - Agric org/tacgw/login.cshtml
3. ARDI- Innovation & Tech
4. GOALI - Law
5. OARE - Environment
6. TEAL - TEEAL: The https://www.teeal.org/
Essential Electronic
Agricultural Library
7. SCIENCE DIRECT https://www.sciencedirect.com/
8. SPRINGER https://www.springer.com/g
9. EBSCOHOST search.ebscohost.com
10. JSTOR www.jstor.org
11. IMF eLIBRARY https://www.elibrary.imf.org/
12. LEGALPEDIA https://legalpediaonline.com/
13. LAWPAVILION https://www.lawpavilion.com/
14. HEINEONLINE https://home.heinonline.org/
15. NWLR - Nigerian Weekly https://nwlronline.com/login

Law Report
OPEN ACCESS
Please, note that there is a wide range of open access materials
provided through other electronic databases that you can also search
on your own and use. Some of such databases can be found
overleaf. Databases in this category DO NOT require any
“Username” or “Password” for access, as access is open to users.
Databases in this category include:
IP ACCESS
Databases in this category are configured with the University of

Benin IP address, hence, users will have full access to resources
therein ONLY when they are hooked to the University of Benin
network (i.e., UNIBEN Internet). The available IP-based electronic
database at the moment are JSTOR, - https://www.jstor.org/ ;
EBSCOHOST-search.ebscohost.com and Emerald Insight -
https://www.emerald.com/insight/
OTHER RESOURCES
Google Search
Online Encyclopedia services
Online Library Service
Online Reference for Business services
Reference Wiki Databases
Save Your Work
Your eBooks
To know more about each of the above-listed databases, visit the

following link http://library.uniben.edu/electronic-resources/.
You can keep track with updates from the library by linking or
following the library on any of the following social media:
Facebook: (Page)-https://www.facebook.com/library.uniben.edu/
(Group)-https://www.facebook.com/groups/john.harris.
library.uniben/
Twitter: (Page) - https://twitter.com/jhluniben

(Handle) - @jhluniben
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/106941673200219862552
For further information contact:

The University Librarian

Mobile: 08035384536
e-mail: lo.obasuyi@uniben
or
The Reference Librarian

Mobile: 07046981703
e-mail: [email protected]
ACTIVITIES INVOLVING GUESTS FROM OUTSIDE

THE UNIVERSITY
In coping with the University’s traditional commitment to freedom
of enquiry and the pursuit of truth, student organisations are
allowed to organise activities featuring guest speakers of their
choice from within and outside the University. However, the
University has an obligation to ensure that activities on the campus
are conducted in appropriate manner with requisite protocol.
Where a Head of State, Governor, Commissioner, Head of
Diplomatic Mission, or other very important personalities from
outside the University are invited, the Dean of Student Affairs must
be informed at least two weeks before the guest is expected to arrive
on the campus.
This is to enable the Student Affairs Division to co-ordinate
the activity with other scheduled events at the University, and
inform the Vice- Chancellor or other appropriate University
authority where necessary, and avoid unnecessary duplication and
competition for audience, and/or for use of University facilities.
CHANGE OF NAME
a. A Student can change his name by swearing to an affidavit
and making the necessary publication in any of the National
Newspapers. An original page of the Newspaper showing
the name of the Newspaper, the Page and Date of
Advertisement should be attached to the letter of request for
change of name.
b. In addition to (a) above, a student must also provide an
acceptable reason for changing his name.
c. Female students can change their names on getting married
after providing the necessary documents relating to the
marriage. They should also produce a Newspaper
Publication of the marriage.
d. In his/her stay in this University, a student is permitted to
change his/her name once only and in the manner described
above.
e. No final year student will be allowed to change name after

Senate has approved the examination results for that session.
f. Frivolity in the change of name is not encouraged. Any
student found in such a circumstance will not only have the
request for change of name Rejected, but may face
appropriate disciplinary action.
g. All applications for change of name should be addressed to
the Registrar (Examinations and Records) and until a request
has been accepted, circulated to all officers concerned in the
University and the student gets an approval in writing from
the Examinations and Records Office, he/she is not allowed
to use the new name.
h. Applications for change of names should not be copied to
the Deans/Directors. The Examinations and Records Office
informs them after an application for change of name has
been fully processed.
It is important to note that subsequently, change of name will not be

allowed after clearance.
CAMPUS WELFARE BOARD

There is a Campus Welfare Board saddled with the following
responsibilities among others:
 Intra Campus Shuttle Services
 Bukateria and Canteen Services
 Allocation of all commercial services both in Ugbowo
Campus and Ekehuan Campus
UNIBEN INTRA-CAMPUS SHUTTLE SERVICES

The smooth running of intra-campus shuttles within campus vicinity
is ensured through different routes of shuttle operation. But for
easier movements on campus, students are expected to make use of
their route guide.
Taking off from the Main Gate, there are route indicators to
guide and direct your movement within the campus. Buses and cars
line up according to the routes they ply. The route guides are pasted
on each vehicle anywhere within the campus.
Buses and cars are expected to line up in an orderly manner
and wait in turns to convey passengers to their various destinations.
Vehicles are allocated into nine routes which are as follows:
1 Ekosodin - Law- Hall IV-JSQ -Anatomy gate - Ekosodin
2 Main gate - JSQ - Hall IV - Main gate
3 Ekosodin - Education - Hall I -Anatomy gate - Ekosodin.
4 Main gate - Science - Engineering - Main gate
5 Main gate - Dentistry - Main gate
6 Main gate - Block of Flats - Main gate
7 Main gate - Hall I - Education - Main gate
8 Main gate - Ekosodin - Main gate
9 Anatomy - Science - Engineering - Staff School-Auditorium
-Anatomy
BUS STOPS
The bus-stops are located at specific intervals on the routes within
the campus. There are about twenty (20) bus-stops. The bus-stops
are where buses and cars must stop to carry passengers. Any car or
bus found dropping passengers at places other than the authorised
bus-stops is liable to some sanctions and penalties.
The fare to the different routes shall be reviewed among all

stakeholders from time to time based on the prevailing economic
situation.
Students are advised not to compel the drivers to stop in any

unauthorized places. They should also ensure that they pay their
fares as good citizens.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MOTORIZED CYCLES, BIKES, SCOOTERS AND MOTOR

VEHICLES
The use of Motorized-Cycles, Motorized Bikes, Motorized
Scooters, etc. on any part of the University Campus is banned. All
student motorcars must be registered with the Maintenance Works
and Transport Department and with the Student Affairs Division.
Stickers must be purchased from Bursary by all motor vehicle users.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
(a) As a precaution against accidents, all Motorists and Cyclists
are reminded to obey all Traffic signs and other Traffic
Regulations on and off the Campus.
(b) It is an offence to ride in the dark without prominent lamps
and rear reflectors.
(c) Speed limit of 25MPH must be maintained at all times
within campus.
PARKING
There are places specifically authorised for vehicles to park within
the University premises. Vehicles are required to pay N50.00 for a
parking space. Vehicles with Staff/Students identification stickers
on their cars are exempted from paying N50.00 The University
assumes no responsibility, and any vehicle parked on the authorised
parking space on any part of the campus is entirely at the risk of the
owner. However, vehicles parked illegally will be towed away and
fine of N5,000 paid for its release.
RELIGIOUS WORSHIP
Although the University of Benin is a Public Non-Sectarian
Institution, Facilities have been provided for Members of the
Community to observe their Religious Faith. The general
responsibility for Campus Religious programmes lies with the
various religious groups.
There are a number of independent Student-Directed

Religious Organisations in the University which carry out Inter-
Faith Programmes and Activities. These include the Student
Christian Movement (S.C.M.) an interdenominational organization,
the Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS) and the Muslim
Students Society (M.S.S.) Information concerning membership of
these organisations may be obtained from their current officers.
Designated worship centres:
1. Catholic Church
2. All Saints (interdenominational)
3. Other religious groups (Indoor Sports Hall)
Due to the proliferation and destruction of University
property, only designated centres can be used for worship all other
venues are prohibited.
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES

The University Health Service targets the:
 Promotion of positive health and vitality.
 Prevention of infectious and non-infectious disease as well
as injuries.
 Organisation and provision of curative services viz -
diagnosis and treatment of illness - in students, staff and
their dependants.
The department has a team of dedicated and energetic
medical and paramedical staff who are well experienced in student
health care delivery.
Outpatient services are rendered in the two clinics located at
Ugbowo and Ekehuan Campuses. Services available include
laboratory and environmental health, and in-patients (admission)
facilities when patients need to be admitted and treated. A 24-hour
ambulance service is also available. All cases that cannot be treated
by the department are referred to University of Benin Teaching
Hospital (UBTH). Every attempt has been made to make the service
student friendly. The department offers a daily 24 hour service as
follows:
8.00a.m. - 800p.m. - Routine consultation and emergencies

8.00p.m. - 8.00a.m. - Emergencies only
Weekends and public holidays - Emergencies
It is mandatory for all students granted admission into the
University to do a medical examination after which they are duly
registered with the department, so that they can avail themselves of
the free medical service offered by the university.
Counseling services are available for students who need to
discuss their problems. All cases are treated with the strictest
confidentiality.
General Regulations
(i) Each Student is required, upon admission to register with the
Health Centre and to submit to the Director of the University
Health Services a record of a Medical examination
performed by a Physician. A Proforma is sent to him in
advance of his acceptance by the University for completion.
This includes a Chest X-Ray. All Students should submit
two passport size photographs to the Director of Health
Services together with their Medical Forms.
(ii) Students are advised to disclose .their Medical condition at
the beginning of the session. If an unsatisfactory medical
condition is discovered later, the Students may be denied
registration at the beginning of the following semester.
(iii) A Student in whom any remediable defects are noted is
required to follow the guidance of the University Health
Services in pursuing a course which will correct his/her
remediable defects.
(iv) The Director of the University Health Services may advise
the Vice-Chancellor to ask a Student to withdraw from the
University on grounds of illness. In such a case the Student
may be readmitted on the advice of the Director of
University Health Services who may recommend Special
Conditions for his/her readmission.
(v) Consultant Service and Hospital Care are available when

necessary at the UBTH on referral through the University
Health Services. Consultant Services are also available at the
Central Hospital and Uselu Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital both
located in Benin City.
(vi) Difficulties or complaints arising from service at the Health
Centre should be reported to the Director of the University
Health Services.
(vii) The Medical Certificate on any sick Student should be
received in the Academic Office within twenty-four hours
after the Student took ill. Any Medical Certificates not
received within the specified period will not be entertained.
(viii) In case of ill-health that may prevent school attendance or
temporary withdrawal any medical report outside the
University must be authenticated by the Director of Health
Services before such will be admissible.
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL

Students who cannot be treated with the available Medical Facilities
at University Health Centre are required to obtain a Referral Letter
from the Medical Director to University Teaching Hospital as an
Out-Patient. As an out-patient, the fees are minimal and Students
are required to pay cash at the UBTH for any treatment received.
The Student may apply through the Dean of Students/Director of
Health Services for a refund of money spent as outpatients. In the
case of sick In-Patient Students, Director of Health Services must
confirm that the Health Services cannot handle such a case and
subsequently refers the student to UBTH. On admission, the Dean
of Students must confirm that the patient is a bona fide Student of
the University, the Student then collects a Credit Facility form from
the Dean of Students which enables the Student to be treated at
UBTH and subsequently bills are forwarded to the University
Authorities for settlements.
PROCEDURE FOR USE OF UNIVERSITY

FACILITIES
Those entitled to use University Facilities must adhere to the
following procedure:
(i) The University Facilities which are listed on page 79 should
be used to determine the most suitable location for the event.
(ii) A tentative reservation should be made, subject to the
approval of the Dean of Students. Inquire regarding
availability of space with the appropriate reservation clerk.
(iii) Secure a Request form from the Student Affairs Division.
(iv) Complete the Request form and return it to the Student
Affairs Division. Requests will be considered on
Wednesdays throughout the regular school year.
(v) Advertisement must not begin until after the Dean’s
approval. Because scheduling difficulties occasionally arise,
the Dean must be consulted prior to such commitments as
advertising, final contract negotiations, and other
irreversible pledges.
(vi) A representative of the sponsoring organisation is urged to
contact the Dean of Student Affairs who is designated by the
Vice-Chancellor to consider applications. The person(s)
should have knowledge of such matters as anticipated
attendance, methods by which losses will be absorbed,
accounting for any income derived, use of profit, contract
negotiations and alternatives to the requested date, time and
location. Unanswered questions which may arise at the
meeting of the Dean of Student Affairs and the
representatives of the organisation can postpone Final
consideration of a request, and may jeopardise plans for an
event.
In most cases, a decision is made after consultation with the
appropriate Arm of the University after submission of the request.
The representative of the sponsoring organisation will be notified of
the decision. Subsequently, written notice of the decision will be
transmitted by mail to the organisation and to the appropriate
facilities co-ordinator. The Reservation Clerk will regard this

written notice as a confirmation of the tentative reservation. For the
University Sports Complex and the Banquet Hall of the Students’
Centre, the requesting party must confirm all details directly with
the Director of Sports and the Public Relations Officer (VCO),
respectively, promptly upon receiving the Dean’s approval. These
facilities attract rental fees.
UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
NAME LOCATION CAPACITY FACULTY/
DEPARTMENT
Auditorium Ugbowo 2,000 VC’s office
Assembly Hall Ekehuan 300 VC’s office
Science L. Th. Ugbowo 500 Faculty of Science
Science L. Th. Ugbowo 218 Faculty of Science
Law L.Th.1,2,3 Ugbowo 200 Faculty of Law
Engineering Th. Ugbowo 300 Faulty of Engineering
Arts & Soc. Sc. Ugbowo 500 Faculty of Arts &
Social Sciences
Education Ekehuan 100 Faculty of Education
Student’s Centre Ugbowo 150 V.C. Office
Banq. Hall
Sports Complex Ugbowo 5,000 Director of Sports
Student’s Centre Ugbowo 450 Dean of Students
Students Centre Ugbowo 200 Dean of Students
Basement
Students Centre Ugbowo 250 Dean of Students.
(East Wing)
SPORTING ACTIVITIES
The University of Benin is a member of the Nigeria Universities
Games Association (NUGA), the West African Universities Games
Association (WAUGA), the Federation of International University
Sports or Federation International du Sport Universities (FISU) and
the Federation of African Universities Sports or Federation African
du Sport Universities (FASU). The University organises and
participates in both National and International Sporting
Competitions with other members of these Associations from time
to time.
Internally, the University organizes Inter-faculty Games for
students as well as Inter-Unit Sports meets for all games within the
Halls of Residence.
The University also takes part in National Club
Championships in Hockey; Athletics and Squash.
SPORTS ADMINISTRATION
The Sports Committee is the supreme governing body for Sports in
the University with Powers to prepare and supervise University
expenditure on such activity. The Committee is also the final arbiter
in sports dispute in the University. There is also a Director of Sports
who is charged with responsibility for the day-to-day organisation
and administration of students sports within and outside the
University.
The University attaches great importance to student
participation in Sports. For this reason, Scholarships are available
for award to outstanding Sportsmen and Women annually. Students
who distinguish themselves at Sports are also given some
preference in allocation of Hall or Hostel accommodation.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
The regulations below relate to activities performed during the

actual conduct of University examinations.
A. DISCIPLINE DURING EXAMINATIONS:
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
i. Only duly Matriculated/Registered students are eligible to
take examinations.
ii. Candidates must attend punctually at the times assigned for
their papers and they must be in the Examination Hall at
least 30 minutes before the time that the examination is due
to start.
iii. A Candidate is required to deposit any Handbag, Briefcase,
or any other prohibited material at the Chief invigilator’s
Desk - or a desk provided for that purpose - before the start
of an examination.
iv. Candidates shall bring with them to the Examinations only
their writing materials. Absolutely no book, printed or
written document or other communication gadgets or
unauthorized aid shall be taken into an Examination Room
by any candidate.
v. A Candidate shall bring his identity card to each
examination and display it in a prominent position on his
desk.
vi. A Candidate shall write his Examination Number, not his
name, distinctly at the top of the cover of every Answer
Book and every separate sheet of Paper.
vii. Each Candidate shall complete the Attendance Register in
triplicate.
viii. During the examination, a Candidate may leave the room
temporarily, with the permission of the invigilator only if
accompanied by an Attendant. A Candidate who leaves the
examination Hall shall not be readmitted unless throughout
the period of absence he/she has been continually under
supervision of an invigilator or an Examination Attendant.
ix. A Candidate shall not leave the Examination Hall until the
first 30 minutes had elapsed and must be with the special
permission of the Chief Invigilator. Such Candidate must
drop his/her Question Paper and Answer Booklet before
leaving.
x. A Candidate must not give assistance to any other Candidate
or permit any other Candidate to copy from or use his
papers. Similarly, a Candidate must not directly or indirectly
accept assistance from any other Candidate or use any other
Candidate’s papers.
xi. Any Candidate involved in irregular assistance or cheating
during examination shall write a statement on the spot
before being allowed to continue with the examination.
Refusal of a student to write a statement on the spot shall be
regarded as examination misconduct and will be subject to
the University disciplinary action.
xii. Silence shall be observed in the Examination Hall. The only
permissible way of attracting the attention of an invigilator
is by a Candidate raising his hand.
xiii. Candidates are not allowed to smoke, eat or drink in the
Examination Hall.
xiv. The use of Scrap Paper is not permitted. All rough work
must be done in the Answer Booklets. Even if they contain
only rough work, they shall be tied inside the main booklet
and crossed out neatly.
xv. Candidates are advised in their own interest to write legibly
and to avoid using faint ink. Answers must be written in
English, except as otherwise instructed.
xvi. On finishing each examination, Students should draw a line
through any blank space or page of each Answer Sheet
xvii. Before handing in their Scripts at the end of the
examination, Candidates must satisfy themselves that they
have inserted the title of the examination, their Matriculation
Numbers and the numbers of the question they answered, in
the appropriate places.
xviii. At the end of the time allotted, Candidates shall stop writing
and stand up when instructed to do so, remain standing and
hand in their scripts to the invigilator before leaving the
Examination Hall. Except for the Question Papers and any
materials that they brought into the Hall with them,
Candidates are not allowed to remove or mutilate any paper
or materials supplied by the University.
B. EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT AND PENALTIES

The following sanctions shall apply to cases of examination
misconduct as stipulated below:
S/N MISCONDUCT SANCTION
1. Proven cases of fore-knowledge Expulsion of all involved
of examination question
2. Coming into the Examination Rustication for a minimum
Hall with extraneous materials period of four (4) semesters;
including any form of electronic expulsion if fore-knowledge
device. E.g. GSM handset(s) of of Questions is proven
any form, smart wrist watches,
smart biros/pen, ear peace, etc
3. Writing on any materials in the Letter of warning
Examination Hall, other than the
Answer Booklet
4. Non production of identity Card To leave the Examination
or authorized letter of Hall immediately
Identification before and during
examination
5. Any form of unauthorized To lose 10 minutes of
communication between and examination time; if it
among students during persists, relocate the student;
examination further persistence cancel the
paper.
6. Impersonation at examination Expulsion of all involved
7. Refusal to fill examination Expulsion of all involved
misconduct form
8. Attempt to destroy or actually Rustication for two (2)
destroying materials of proof of Semesters plus for the
cheating original offence
9. Refusal to obey invigilator’s

instructions
(i) Writing after the examination (i) Letter of warning
has been stopped
(ii) Non-compliance with the (ii) To leave the Hall and
invigilator’s sitting carryover the course
arrangements.
10. Refusal to submit Answer Rustication for a minimum
Scripts (used) and (unused) at period of two (2) Semesters
close of examination
11. Smuggling of Questions Papers Expulsion
and Answer Booklets out of the
Hall for help with Answer
Scripts
12. Failure to write Matriculation Letter of warning
Numbers on Answer Booklet or
to sign Attendance Sheet
13. Writing of Candidates’ names Letter of warning
on Answer Booklets
14. Leaving Examination Hall To carry over the course and
without permission letter of warning
15. Failure to draw a line through Letter of warning
each blank space at the end of
each answer
16. Unruly behaviour in the Verbal warning by
examination Hall such as invigilator. If unruly
smoking, drinking, liquor, noise behaviour persists, to leave
etc. the Hall and carry over the
course
17. Proven cases of physical assaults Expulsion
on Invigilator/ Attendants
18. Failure to appear before Guilty as charged. Indefinite
Misconduct Panel suspension pending
appearance before the panel
19. Any students with three (3) Rustication for a minimum
letters of warnings period of one (1) session
20. Any other cases of examination Punishment as appropriate
Malpractice not specified
GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATE SCREENING
Many students do not understand how to get ready for certificate

screening. The following guides from the Certificate Screening
Committee are useful:
1. When submitting documents for screening, please ensure
that the photocopies of the documents you submitted are
LEGIBLE, with all parts of the document appearing. The
Committee may call on you to resubmit your documents if
the ones submitted are not clear.
2. The Certificate Screening Committee screens the results in
certificates NOT statements of results. So no type of
statement of results is acceptable, whether the statement of
result is web generated, handwritten, or typed. Alternatively,
the Committee accepts centre printouts from the centres; this
must be duly signed and rubber tamped by the Principal of
your school.
3. Students who came in through Direct Entry must also
submit certificates and not statements of results. Even for
Uniben Diploma graduates, statements of results are not
acceptable. In lieu of certificate, the Committee accepts duly
signed and rubber stamped transcripts.
4. Please resist the temptation of taking on a new name.
HAUWA OKON should not suddenly become JANET
OKON; ORITSEGBUBEMI NANA should not suddenly
become ITSE NANA. If you must take on a new name, your
official documents should remain; they are sacrosanct.
5. Please learn to write your surname or family name last and
in capitals or/and underlined: Efe UMUKORO and not
UMUKORO Efe. This latter order is acceptable where you
are requested to write your surname first. Indeed, in
American English the surname is called the last name. Efe
UMUKORO or Efe UMUKORO or UMUKORO Efe.
6. Still on name, choose one order of your name and stick to it.
Martin Ikponmwosa EGEDE should not suddenly become
Ikponmwosa Martin EGEDE or Egede Martin
IKPONMWOSA.
7. In all your correspondence, please insert your matriculation
number after your name. Do not confuse your Matriculation
number With Registration number or any other number. The
matriculation number must first contains the Faculty
acronym e.g. EDU 3330811 not 3330911
DEFACING OR DAMAGING OF UNIVERSITY OF

BENIN PROPERTY
The University spends lots of money in keeping the premises clean,

well lit and hygienic for your safely and comfort. Any students who
defaces the University using posters or other forms of notices on
walls, floors, glass window and doors, trees, gabbage cans, etc will
be suspended from the University for up to six (6) months. Physical
damages to the University property will attract fine and suspension
of up to 6 months.
Students are to use:

(1) Hand bills
(2) Face caps or t-shirts with inscription
(3) Use of notice boards avoiding layers of notices
(4) Use of jingles in the University radio station
Within 2 weeks of the students’ orientation, the form below should

be filled, signed and photocopied, to be submitted to the Office of
Dean of Students.
I …………….………………………………….. of the Department

of ……………………………………………………… Faculty of
…………………………………………………….. have fully read
and understood the content of the student information handbook and
accept to abide by all the regulations.
Signature:…………………………. Date:………………………
I …………….………………………………….. of the Department

of ……………………………………………………… Faculty of
…………………………………………………….. have fully read
and understood the content of the student information handbook and
accept to abide by all the regulations.
Signature:…………………………. Date:………………………

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UNIVERSITY OF BENIN

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA

(c) 2022 by Student Affairs Division

Published by Student Affairs Division

ARISE MIGHTY UNIBEN

1. All over the wide wide world

2. Between blue sky and red soil

3. God bless this our noble school

INITIATED BY: E. I. AYANRU (former Registrar)

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

Prof. Lilian Imuetinyan Salami

It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the University of Benin,

empowering, but the joy is that you have chosen education in

1. Taking responsibility for your learning - up to now, most of

2. Make the most of your time in the University: One of the

3. Embrace difference because the University is a melting pot

As I end this speech, I have a strong conviction that you all

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN

University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as Midwest

The University is organized not only to facilitate effective

Sports and Athletics

Careers and Counselling

Passages & Immigration

National Youth Service Corps

Application for Students’ Passports/Visas

Change of Name, Inter-Faculty/Department Transfer and

VISITORS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE

PRO-CHANCELLOR & CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (Administration)

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (Academic)

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (Ekehuan)

REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL

MATRICULATION AND MATRICULATION

Only candidates who have satisfied the minimum educational

Students must submit their identity cards to the

Procedure for the issuing of Identity Cards

THE STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

The Student Affairs Division of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office is

The current Dean of Students is Professor Clement Atewe

THE DEANS OF STUDENTS - PAST AND PRESENT

10. Prof. G.E. Eriyamremu July 2011 – June 2012

The Sections and their Main Schedules are:

(I) HALLS OF RESIDENCE/STUDENTS’ WELFARE

(II) PRIZES/SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY AWARD/

academic achievements and evidence of financial need. Awards are

It should be noted that some Scholarship Awards have bond

Sources of Scholarships and Financial Aids

(a) Faculty Based Scholarships:

(b) State/Local Government Awards

(c) University of Benin Special and Instituted Prizes

(i) FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTAL PRIZES

S/N NAME OF PRIZE CRITERIA

8. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the Dept.

6. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the Dept

4. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the

3. Department Prize Best graduating student in

7. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the

5. Departmental Prize Best graduating student in the Dept.

(ii) SPECIAL PRIZES