University of Benin, has appointed a Professor of Constitutional Law and Governance , Mr Edoba Bright Omoregie as the Vice Chancellor – elect of the University
Announcing the appointment, Pro Chancellor of University of Benin and Chairman,Governing Council, Professor Shaibu Umaru said Professor Edoba Omoregie emerged victorious among twenty seven aspirants that applied for the position.
Professor Umaru explained that the Vice Chancellor elect is to resume office on the 2nd of December, 2024 after the expiration of the tenure of the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Lilian Salami on the first of December, 2024.
The University of Benin Vice – Chancellor elect, Professor Edoba Omoregie is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN.
Born on the 5th of April, 1969, Professor Omoregie holds a Doctorate degree of Law, from the University of Benin.
He is married to a Professor of Biochemistry Mrs Ehmiwenma Omoregie and they are blessed with four Children.
With this development, Edoba Omoregie becomes the eleventh substantive Vice Chancellor of the university of Benin.