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Michael and Cecilia Ibru University is located in Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli-North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

History

Olorogun Michael Ibru loved every moment of his secondary and boarding education at Igbobi College. And out of his love for knowledge, Olorogun Michael Ibru donated a whole college – Agbarha College, later re-named Ibru College - to his people; donated classroom blocks, vehicles and money to various educational institutions and charity organisations; awarded several scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary schools and institutions of higher learning both in Nigeria and abroad, and sponsored various sporting activities in order to ensure an even development of the mind, soul and body, which is the primary objective of education.

In full recognition of his dedicated service to the cause of education and his vast capacity and willingness to continue sponsoring that cause, the former Midwest State Government appointed Olorogun Michael Ibru member of the Provisional Council of the University of Benin in 1975.

Olorogun Michael Ibru’s dream of excellence in education which he acquired in his leadership positions at Igbobi as head of cricket, head of house, and school prefect under the tutelage of Canon Parker and Mr. & Mrs. Mason (blessed memory) has escalated to the founding of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU).

Olorogun Michael & Dr. (Mrs.) Ibru share the same passion of excellence in education and have jointly put together the establishment of an international standard in University education at Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU). Olorogun Michael Ibru dreamed the dream and Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru execute; the perfect partnership and co-operation.

Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru’s passion derived from her experience growing up witnessing her father Chief Edward Sido, LLB establishing primary and secondary schools. The proposed Michael and Cecilia Ibru University is the first educational project of the Michael and Cecilia Foundation. The proprietors of the Foundation are from families who have been committed to education for the poor as far back as in the 1950s.

The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Agbarha-Otor, Delta State has been established as a University that will reduce poverty by raising well rounded graduates who will be builders of any society in which they find themselves. The focus will be on an all round development of the individual member of the university community without discrimination on the basis of gender, ethnicity or religion. Students will receive quality education in line with international standards and will be ready to stand the challenges of work, life and spirituality.

University education is more than the next level in the learning process; it is a critical component of human development worldwide. It provides not only the high-level skills necessary for every labor market but also essential for the training of teachers, doctors, nurses, civil servants, engineers, humanists, entrepreneurs, scientists, social scientists, and a myriad of other personnel. It is these trained individuals who develop the capacity and analytical skills that drive national economies, support civil society, teach children, lead effective governments, manage corporate institutions and make important decisions which affect entire societies.

We believe that one veritable means of delivering prosperity to our people is through education, which is the bedrock of societal development. Therefore, world over, education (especially University education) has been identified as the most powerful tool for social reform, which imparts knowledge, skills and character to the individual through teaching, learning and experimental activity. It provides opportunity for advanced learning to students towards the granting of academic awards at the bachelors, Masters and doctorate levels.

Universities also provide an environment where scholars and teachers debate and exchange ideas freely as well as carry out research in the pursuit of knowledge, truth and development so as to make the world a better place for mankind. It is in recognition of this assertion that Michael and Cecilia Foundation (MCF) purposely, creatively and consciously established the MICHAEL AND CECILIA IBRU UNIVERSITY (MCIU) and other educational institutions – MCF College of Education and MCF Demonstration schools (comprising of Daycare, Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools) to promote the advancement of knowledge that we believe will alleviate poverty and equally bring prosperity to our people.

MCIU was granted operating licence on March 5, 2015; by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to “operate as a Private University in Nigeria”. Thus, in pursuance of our ‘legal form’ objectives, MCIU has positioned herself to be a Premier Higher Institution of learning in Nigeria; which shall, in every sense and standard, be renown for best-in-class quality, cutting-edge excellence and sublime in international product delivery.

Governance

Olorogun Dr. Michael Ibru is the Founder; Dr. Cecilia Ibru is the Co-Founder of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University. In her capacity as the visioner of the University, she appointed renowned educationists and technocrats from within and outside the country as Chairman and members of the University Governing Council. The Council Members who have been painstakingly appointed by the University are as follows:

Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru (OFR)
Emeritus Professor Ladipo Ayodeji Banjo (NNOM, CON)
Chief Joop Berkhout (OON)
Prof. Johnson A. Ekpere
Prof. Samuel Whrudjakpo Ebor Iboje
Prof. Christopher O. Orubu
Dr. John Richard Iyasere
Dr. Isaiah Kwaya Urhoma
Dr. Daniel Duwovwiji Whawo
Mr. Joseph Tije Bitrus
Prof. C.F. Mafiana FPPSN, Deputy Executive Secretary, NUC
Mr. Edward Sido JNR
Ms. Onatejiro Edesiri Ibru
Prof. Uvietobore A. Igun
Prof. Anthony A. Kila MBA, MSc, PhD, PGCE

Other Officers

The Registrar
Bursar
Director of Information Technology
Director of Quality Assurance
Director of Works
Director of Academic Planning
Dean of Student Affairs

Academic programmes

The philosophy of the University is "Knowledge for the alleviation of poverty". The programmes are closely tied to this philosophy which comprises two faculties:

Management and Social Sciences.
Natural and Applied Sciences.

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

The various departments are as listed below:

Accounting, Banking & Finance

B. Sc. Accounting
B. Sc. Banking and Finance

Business Administration

B. Sc. Business Administration

Economics

B. Sc. Economics

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

The various departments are as listed below:

Biological Sciences

B. Sc. Applied Biology
B. Sc. Biochemistry
B. Sc. Biotechnology

Chemical Sciences

B. Sc. Industrial Chemistry

Mathematics and Computers

B. Sc. Industrial Mathematics
B. Sc. Computer Science

Physical Sciences

B. Sc. Industrial Physics

Campus

The University is situated on its main campus in Agbarha-Otor, in Ughelli-North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, where all its academic activities take place

Library

Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) library is known as Rode Cecil Ibru library. The library was named after the youngest son of the founder and co-founder of MCIU, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibru. As the central research and information Centre, Rode Cecil Ibru Library serves the students, staff and faculty of MCIU. It is the basic and significant bibliographical organ of support to the academic programs of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University is Professor Uvietobore Aruoture Igun. In this capacity, he is the Chief Responsibility Officer for University’s operations.

References

External links

Michael and Cecilia Ibru University Official Website

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