The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given Lighthouse University a functioning license in Edo.
Lighthouse University is a private institution located in Evbuobanosa Community, on the Benin-Agbor Expressway in Edo’s Orhionmwon LGA.
NAN reported that the NUC gave the operational certificate after the university completed all of the prerequisites for approval.
The issuance of the operational certificate is contained in serial number 149, dated 22/2/2024.
It reads: “Upon fulfilment of all requirements laid down in education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, Cap. E3 Laws of Federal of Nigeria 2004, the federal government has approved the establishment of Lighthouse University.
“And it is registered and permitted to operate as a private university in Nigeria.”
NUC approved three faculties, eight departments, and 15 programmes for Lighthouse University.
They include Mass Communication, Political Science, Management Sciences, Sociology, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Engineering.
Lighthouse University was established by Gospel Light International Ministries (GLIM).
Felix Omobude, the immediate past national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), founded GLIM.
Omobude confirmed receipt of the certificate, saying Lighthouse University’s mission is to be a hands-on institution that provides technical and management solutions.
“The Lighthouse University will provide quality education to prospective students and ensure the production of globally competitive graduates grounded in entrepreneurship and innovation,” the founder added.
“Lighthouse University will be home where great scholars are born and world changers are created and empowered.
“I also expect that life-changing Innovations will begin to emerge from LightHouse University in the foreseeable future.
“The philosophy of Lighthouse University is centred on the growth and development of entrepreneurial spirit in the students to make them self-reliant so that they can contribute to the development of society.”
