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UNIBEN Names Professor Edoba Omoregie as New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has appointed Professor Edoba Bright Omorogie, SAN, as its new Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Professor Lilian Salami, whose tenure will end on December 2, 2024.
Professor Omorogie’s appointment, announced by the Chairman of UNIBEN’s Governing Council, Prof. Shaibu Umaru, follows an intense selection process involving numerous candidates.
Prof. Umaru commended Omorogie’s qualifications and experience, noting that his academic contributions and leadership were standout qualities among the 27 professors who competed for the role.
Prof. Omoregie, a native of Benin City, was born on April 5, 1969.
He holds his undergraduate, master’s, and PhD degrees from UNIBEN, where he’s been a prominent figure in the Faculty of Law since he joined in 1998.
Specializing in Comparative Constitutional Law and Legislative Governance, he has contributed significantly to Nigerian legal scholarship.
A seasoned academic, he became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2021, a title reserved for distinguished legal professionals, marking a significant milestone in his career.
He was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1992, following his studies at the Nigerian Law School in Lagos.
Beyond UNIBEN, Professor Omoregie has been influential in the legislative sector, especially through his role as the Acting Director of Legislative Support Services at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), where he’s on leave from UNIBEN.
Since 2019, he has helped shape legislative research and policy analysis, providing support to Nigerian lawmakers in areas of governance and constitutional law.
He has also been a part of the UNIBEN/NILDS postgraduate program for over a decade, teaching courses on Legislative Drafting, Electoral Legal Frameworks, and the legislative process.
His publications in constitutional law and governance have been featured on both national and international platforms, making him an esteemed member of the legal academic community.
He is an active member of the International Bar Association, the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel, the International Association of Legislation, and the Federal Union, connecting him with a global network of experts and practitioners.
The soon-to-be Vice-Chancellor is also a dedicated family man.
Widely travelled, he is happily married and a father, balancing his responsibilities with a commitment to advancing both UNIBEN’s legacy and Nigerian legislative knowledge.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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