Education

UNIBEN wins Africa outstanding varsity award in Rwanda

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Edo State has won the 2023 Africa Outstanding University Award of the Year in Rwanda.

The UNIBEN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Lilian Salami, was also honoured as Africa Pillar of Education for her impact in education development on the continent.

This was made known via a statement issued on Saturday by the institution’s spokesperson, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire.

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Ehanire said the awards were presented at the 1st Africa Education Summit held at the University of Rwanda in Kigali, the country’s capital.

Ehanire said besides her leadership role in the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities, Salami was also the Vice President of the Association of African Universities with headquarters in Ghana.

This position, UNIBEN spokesperson said, the Vice-Chancellor had utilised to project and promote the achievements of many African universities, including the University of Benin.

The Star

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