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.

READ ALSO: NOUN graduates 58 inmates, 28,682 others at 12th convocation

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

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

TikTok star Peller seeks ₦11m support to repair crashed Mercedes SUV

Popular TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has appealed to his fans and…

1 hour ago

EFCC slams Bala Mohammed, says agency’s activities not influenced by Wike

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected claims by Bauchi State Governor Bala…

2 hours ago

Troops eliminate three suicide bombers in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have stopped an attempted attack along the Guduf–Pulka axis in…

3 hours ago

Why FG can’t Implement new tax laws now — Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Federal Government to make sure Nigeria’s…

3 hours ago

I won’t defect to APC, allegations are political persecution — Gov Bala

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed allegations linking his administration to terrorism financing, describing…

3 hours ago

How Fubara deceived us — Rivers PDP

The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party says Governor Siminalayi Fubara betrayed the…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.