The Federal Government has appointed Oba of Benin, Ewuare II as the chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, two years after the institution has been without a Chancellor.
“We are in every state of the country, serving every area. We have over 120,000 students. It is the biggest university in the country.
Responding, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, accepted his appointment and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for finding him worthy of the position. He promised to bring his wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of his duties and leverage on his experience during his diplomatic sojourn towards improving teaching and learning in the University with the support of the management team.We thank God almighty for this recognition of the work we are doing in Benin Kingdom. We hope to hope to bring our experience in piloting the affair of the institution.
“I am most grateful to the Commander-in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari for deeming it fit to appoint me as Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria”, Oba Ewuare II said. Highpoint of the visit was the presentation of some literature of the National Open University of Nigeria by the Management of the school to the Oba.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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