Prof. Edoba Omoregie of the Faculty of Law has officially assumed office as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, UNIBEN, taking over from Prof. Lilian Salami.

In his inaugural address, the professor of private property law outlined an ambitious vision to revolutionize the institution.

Omoregie promised to foster an inclusive academic environment where students, faculty, and staff thrive in their academic and professional pursuits. “My administration will prioritize the welfare of all members of the university community to ensure progress and excellence,” he pledged.

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Addressing challenges in Nigeria’s public university system, such as inadequate funding and strike disruptions, Omoregie proposed innovative funding strategies, improved infrastructure, and staff welfare. He praised the Federal Government’s initiatives like the Nigeria Education Loan Fund and Tetfund for advancing higher education but called for sustained support to UNIBEN from Tetfund.

As an alumnus, Omoregie committed to mobilizing the alumni network to contribute significantly to the institution’s growth. He also commended his predecessor, Prof. Lilian Salami, for her remarkable achievements, including boosting the university’s rankings and infrastructure despite limited resources.

Salami, UNIBEN’s second female vice-chancellor, reflected on her tenure, highlighting milestones achieved amidst challenges like COVID-19 and funding constraints.

She emphasized efforts to address staff gaps and enhance infrastructure, urging the university community to support Omoregie’s administration for continued progress.

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