Governing Council of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) Friday announced the appointment Prof Edoba Bright Omoregie (SAN) as the 11th substantive vice chancellor-elect of the university.

Prof Edoba succeeds Prof Lilian Imuetinyan Salami, following the interview for the election of a new vice chancellor, as the incumbent’s tenure expires on December 1, 2024.

A non-governmental organisation, Benin United Forum (BUF), has congratulated the new vice chancellor on his appointment.

The message is contained in a press statement signed by its president, Iyamu Osaro and secretary-general, Osayuki-Osa Benson.

“The leadership and stakeholders of Benin United Forum heartily congratulate Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie on his well-deserved appointment as the vice-chancellor of the University of Benin.

“It is no doubt that Prof Omoregie will bring his wealth of experience to surpass and consolidate on the legacies of his predecessors and our 2009 struggle that paved the way for the first Benin man, the late Prof Osayuki Oshodin, who emerged as the vice chancellor of the university.

“To us, the emergence of Prof Omoregie is not just another victory for the Benin nation but a milestone for the entire Edo people and Nigerians.

“To this end, we want to thank the outgoing management of University of Benin led by Prof Lilian Imuentiyan Salami, Senate and Governing Council of University of Benin for respecting the wishes of the sovereignty of Benin Kingdom and entire Benin people,” the statement said.

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