The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Edo University, Iyamho, as the 41st State University and 142nd University in Nigeria.Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Julius Okojie, in a letter to Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, dated 23rd March, 2016, conveyed the message.The letter stated, “Consequent upon the formal presentation of the relevant gazetted law, Academic Brief and Physical Master Plan and satisfactory report from the Advisory resource assessment visit, I write on behalf of the National Universities Commission (NUC), to inform His Excellency, that with effect from Wednesday, 23rd March, 2016, Edo University, Iyamho, has been recognised as the 41st State University and 142nd University, in the Nigerian University System.”