Buhari appoints Oba of Benin as NOUN Chancellor

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has been appointed by the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government as the chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

The appointment was communicated to the Oba when Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice Chancellor of the University and other management staff paid him a courtesy visit at the palace in Benin.

During the visit, Prof. Olufemi had given insight into the workforce plan of the school and assured the Oba that fortunes of the university would improve tremendously with him as the Chancellor.

“The reason this university was established by the Federal Government is to bring university education to as many Nigerians, wherever they are and whatever their circumstances or social hindrances may be.

“We are in every state of this country, serving every area. We have over 120,000 students. It is the biggest university in Nigeria,” he had stated.

In his response, the traditional ruler accepted his appointment and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for finding him worthy of the position.

Oba Ewuare II promised to bring his wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of his duties and leverage on his experience during his diplomatic sojourn, to improve teaching and learning in the university with the support of its management team.