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

Bago vows probe as Niger holds prayers for 37 miners who died in custody

The Niger State Government has promised to thoroughly investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal…

31 minutes ago

Presidential campaign council: We don’t need your validation, OK Movement tells NDC

The Obidient-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement says it does not require the personal validation or approval of…

35 minutes ago

Troops rescue two kidnap victims, arrest 11 in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnapped victims and arrested 11 suspected members…

42 minutes ago

APC challenges Atiku over proposed petrol subsidy

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has challenged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to explain…

1 hour ago

Awujale stool: Ruling house seeks fresh selection, elects new Olori Ebi

The Fusengbuwa/Jadiara Ruling House of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, has called for a fresh process…

3 hours ago

Man City top EPL after Sunderland thriller as Liverpool beat Bournemouth

Brian Brobbey's hat-trick for Sunderland could not prevent Manchester City opening up a three-point lead…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.