The recent appointments of 8 academic staff members from University of Benin as the heads of various institutions has been described as unprecedented and a demonstration of the pedigree of UNIBEN, which has re-enforced its positive presence in the public domain globally.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Farady Orumwense of University of Benin in a statement congratulated the appointees and urged them top be guided by wise counsel.
Excerpts of the statement read, “If nothing else, these appointments have gone a long way to demonstrate the testimonial of the university and re-enforced the deployment of quality service delivery epitomised by the appointments.
“This is a clear testimony of robust and undisputed quality service to the Nigerian nation in particular and the world at large.”
Those appointed include: Prof. Akii Ibhadode, V-C, Federal University of Petroleum Resources and Engineering (FUPRE); Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor, V-C of newly established Edo State University, Iyamho; Prof. Sunny Onoheabhi, Rector, Institute of Building Technology, Uromi.
Others are: Prof. Frank Otunta, V-C, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike; Prof. Austin Asagba, V-C, Western Delta University, Ogharra; Prof. Friday Okonofua, V-C Medical University, Ondo State; Prof. Samuel Aduwa-Ogiegbaen,V-C, Tayo Akpata University of Education, among others.