Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State

Lighthouse University is a private university in Evbuobanosa, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, on the Benin-Asaba (Benin-Agbor) Expressway at KM 32, near Abudu. It was founded by Rev. Dr Felix I. Omobude, President of Gospel Light International Ministries and former National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, who is the university's Chancellor. It is described as the first university established in the Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde area.

The university is built on Christian ethos and emphasises entrepreneurship, innovation, academic distinction, research and community service, in what its Registrar, Olugbenga Olajide, calls a tranquil campus setting. Its stated mission is to promote intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership and lifelong learning, and to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and socially responsible.

Academic work is organised in three faculties covering eight departments and 15 programmes. The Faculty of Engineering offers B.Eng. Electrical/Electronics Engineering and B.Eng. Computer Engineering. The Faculty of Science and Computing offers Biological Science (Science Laboratory Technology and Microbiology) and Computer Science (Computer Science and Information Technology). The Faculty of Management and Social Sciences offers Mass Communication, Political Science (Political Science, International Studies and Diplomacy, Public Administration), Management Sciences (Accountancy, Business Administration) and Sociology (Sociology, Social Work, Criminology and Security Studies).

Governance includes a Governing Council and an Endowment Committee chaired by Engr. (Dr) Osa Owieadolor, FNSE, with members drawn from the oil and gas, power, agriculture, medicine, education and ministry sectors.

Lighthouse University is registered and authorised by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to operate as a private university in Nigeria, with full university status granted after meeting the National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions Act requirements.