Bells University of Technology

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, ,
CampusUrban
Websitewww.bellsuniversity.edu.ng

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]

History

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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

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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

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College of Management Sciences

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  • 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

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

College of Environmental Sciences

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

In 2024, Bells University gained accreditation from NUC for 13 courses[8][9]

Convocation

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In October 2023, the school graduate new set of students. And it marked the school's 15th convocation ceremony.[10]

Partnership

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The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) partners with bells university of technology to build a weather station in the school.[11]

Conference center

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In August 2021, the conference center was commissioned in the school.[12]

Inauguration of building

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On 22 April 2024, there was inauguration of new building which is for the college of post graduate.The building was inaugurated by the former president Olusegun Obasanjo.[13]

Ranking

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Bell University is ranked 60th among the private university in Nigeria.[14]

See also

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Academic libraries in Nigeria

References

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  1. ^ "37 students Bag 1st Class Degrees At Bells University". Independent. 25 October 2017. 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. ^ "🎉 Great news! Bells University of Technology's 13 programmes are re-accredited by NUC for 5 years! Check out the full list of accredited courses". MySchoolGist. 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
  9. ^ Joseph, Ofa (2024-08-31). "Bells University Gets Full NUC Accreditation for 13 Academic Courses - SchoolPursuit". Retrieved 2024-09-02.
  10. ^ "Bells University Prepares For 15th Convocation, Produces 37 First-Class Graduates | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Obasanjo commissions Bells University conference centre". Premium times ng. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  13. ^ Godfrey, Chimezie (2024-04-22). "Obasanjo inaugurates building donated to Bells University in Ota". Newsdiaryonline. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  14. ^ "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-05-06.

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