Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the change of name of the Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho.

This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin, by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Umar Ikhilor.

According to Ikhilor, the change of name takes immediate effect.

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The SSG noted that all documentations in respect of the Institution shall ,henceforth, reflect the change