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Bells University of Technology

Bells University of Technology (BUT), also known as Bellstech, is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria.[1] It was established in 2004, and began admitting students from the 2005/2006 academic session. It is located in Ogun State of Nigeria.[2][3][4]

Bells University of Technology
Other name
BellsTech
Motto in English
Only the best is good for Bells
TypePrivate
Established2004
ChancellorHE. Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwanbo
Vice-ChancellorProf. Jeremiah Ó. Ojediran
Administrative staff
37
Students>2,999
Location
Ota
,
Ogun
,
Nigeria
CampusUrban
Websitewww.bellsuniversity.edu.ng

History edit

Bells was established in 2004 by The Bells Educational Foundation, which already ran nursery, primary and secondary schools. The Bells Educational Foundation is owned by Olusegun Obasanjo, former-President of Nigeria.[5][6]

Colleges and departments edit

Bells is made up of seven colleges and thirty-five departments. Due to restructuring some colleges were merged and since 1 August 2016 it has three colleges: College of Engineering & Environmental Sciences, College of Natural & Applied Sciences and College of Management Sciences.[7]

College of Natural and Applied Sciences edit

College of Management Sciences edit

  • Business Administration with option in (Business Computing, Human Resources Management, International Business and Marketing)
  • Management Technology with option in (Project management and Transport Management & Logistics)
  • Accounting
  • Banking and finance
  • Economics

College of Engineering edit

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering

College of Environmental Sciences edit

  • Architecture
  • Building Technology
  • Estate Management
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Surveying and Geoinformatics
  • Urban and Regional Planning

Convocation edit

In October 2023 the school graduate new set of students. And it marks there school 15th convocation ceremony.[8]

Partnership edit

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) partners with bells university of technology to build a weather station in the school.[9]

See also edit

Academic libraries in Nigeria

References edit

  1. ^ "37 students Bag 1st Class Degrees At Bells University". Independent. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  2. ^ Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun; Utom, Jennifer Anwurika; Oluwunmi, Adedamola; Omonijo, Dare Ojo; Akinjare, Omolade Adedoyin (2021-05-17). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria". Journal of International Cooperation and Development. 4 (1): 26. doi:10.36941/jicd-2021-0002. ISSN 2612-4793.
  3. ^ Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun (2021). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria".
  4. ^ "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  5. ^ "Why Bells University awarded Jamodu, Nigerian Breweries Chairman with honorary doctorates ― VC". Tribune Online. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  6. ^ "#SexualHarassment: Almost two years after, UNILAG sacks lecturers indicted in scandal". 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  7. ^ "List of Courses Offered at Bells University Of Technology Ota". Nigerian Scholars. 2017-12-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  8. ^ "Bells University Prepares For 15th Convocation, Produces 37 First-Class Graduates | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  9. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-01-20). "NiMet partners Bells University to build weather station In Ogun". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

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