8 UNIBEN Professors appointed VCs of tertiary Institutions

AGENE GODWIN, Benin
Eight Professors of the University of Benin, whose works’ transcend across the boundaries of multiple disciplines, have been appointed heads of tertiary institutions in the country.
Prof. Akii Ibhadode, Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Delta State, and Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor who has been named the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Edo University, Iyamho in Edo state, while, Prof. Sunny Onoheabhi, had also been appointed as the Rector, Institute of Building Technology, Uromi, Edo State.
Also, Prof. Frank Otunta, Faculty of Physical Sciences (UNIBEN), was equally appointed Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Umudike, Abia State, while, Prof. Austin Asagba of the Faculty of Arts (UNIBEN), has become, Vice-Chancellor, Western Delta University, Ogharra, Delta State.
The notice was contained in a report presented by the Vice-Chancellor, University of Benin, Prof. Faraday Orumwense to the Governing Council of the University at the 145th Regular Council Meeting.
In the report titled: “University of Benin exports Chief Executive Officers to head other tertiary Institutions”, Prof. Friday Okonofua of School of Medicine (UNIBEN), emerged the Vice-Chancellor, Medical University, Ondo State, while, Prof. Samuel Aduwa-Ogiegbaen of the Faculty of Education both of (UNIBEN), was appointed Vice-Chancellor, Tayo Akpata University of Education, formerly known as College of Education, Ekiadolor, Edo State.
The report also said, Prof. Emmanuel Ojeme of the Faculty of Education (UNIBEN), was rewarded with the post of Provost, College of Physical Education, Mosoga, Delta State.
Prof. Orumwense, on behalf of the University Benin, congratulated the Appointees and urged them to be guided by wise counsels. He described the feat, “as a demonstration of the pedigree of UNIBEN, which has re-enforced its positive presence in the public domain globally”.
“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 epitomized 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”, the report stated.