The Audacity of vision 1 of 10 in 10! Covenant University is once again crowned the Best Private University In Nigeria!!!

Measuring from a keen and well analyzed observation and ,its obvious that VISION 1 OF 10 IN 10 by bishop David Oyedepo is already speaking....this time its speaking louder than ever!.good enough it equally correspond with the theme of  the Just concluded Shiloh 2014 making it the moments of Heaven on earth for Covenant University and  of the Living Faith Church World-wide
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 Several hours ago, Covenant University was given a prestigious award  as the Best Private University in Nigeria, 2014, making it the second time Covenant University would be winning the award.As if that's not enough, The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Charles Ayo, also bagged an award as the Best Vice Chancellor of Private University in Nigeria, 2014.
The award ceremony, which took place on December 9, 2014, at the prestigious conference room of the Vice Chancellor, was graced by dignitaries from the Centre for Democratic Governance in Africa and the Covenant University Community.

In his remarks at the event as documented on the University website, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Charles Ayo, stated, “ it is the Lord’s doing and it’s marvelous in our sight. To God be the glory for what he has done in the university and in the lives of the individuals he has chosen to work here. adding that he want to deeply appreciate the Leadership of the Centre for Democratic Governance for the award.describing it as timely; an attestation of  the school's commitment towards becoming 1 of 10-in-10 and a validation of unequalled preparations with the affirmation "we shall keep working to ensure that we rewrite the history of higher education in Nigeria.”
The Vice Chancellor, in his characteristic humble manner, dedicated his personal award to the entire CU community, appreciating them for believing in the vision, standing by it, and joining forces towards attaining it. He announced at the event that Covenant University would not be participating in the award henceforth, but would rather step the relationship up and focus its efforts on research and consultancy.

In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Olumuyiwa Oludayo appreciated the group from the Centre for Democratic Governance in Africa, welcoming them to the leading private university in Nigeria.

“Covenant University is rated the number 1 Private University in Nigeria, number 2 University in Nigeria and number 25 in Africa by the 2014 Webometrics Ranking. So we can say that CU is a leading African University.
Going by the chronological order, CU has raised over ten thousand graduates across various disciplines. Today, we are glad about the proofs that our graduates are showcasing in the society. We give a wholesome education that allows them excel and go beyond what they learn in the university. By 2022, this university would have become one of the top rated universities in the world. CU’s mandate is not ordinary; it is a prophetic verdict,” he stated.

While making his presentation, the Director-General of the Centre for Democratic Governance in Africa, Dr. Dafe Akpocha, stated, “It was a rigorous and tedious research that we conducted in a bid to make a clear and fair judgment. We undertook a very broad research and even went beyond our usual scope of assessment. We looked into the various institutions and their Vice Chancellors, their pedigree and what they have to offer. We had a voting process where people voted by SMS to indicate their judgments. Most of the votes we got were for Covenant University and Landmark University.”

He went on to say that CU met all the requirements in the areas of Human Capital Development, Conducive and Serene Environment for Learning and High Standard Infrastructural Development. “This goes a long way to encourage other private universities in Nigeria to improve on their academic standards, environmental and infrastructural development,” he emphasized.

Dr. Akpocha went on to declare as he presented the award, “Further to the research conducted by our team of researchers on private universities in Nigeria, we wish to convey to you that your university has met all required standards and criteria for selection of the best private university in Nigeria, 2014. As a result, Covenant University has won the overall Best Private University and also, the Best Vice Chancellor of Private University in Nigeria, 2014. We wish to state that this award is purely on merit and integrity on the part of the ‘Awardee.’ It is endorsed by the National Universities Commission (NUC).”

Others at the occasion were the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Taiwo Abioye; the Dean, College of Business and Social Sciences, Professor Isaiah Olunriola; the Director, Life-long Learning, Dr. Nicholas Omoregbe; the Director, International Office & Linkages, Dr. Angela Eni; the Director, Media & Corporate Affairs, Dr. Lanre Amodu and other members of the Directorate of Media & Corporate Affairs.