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The University of Benin Trust Development Fund (UNIBEN TDF) is a strategic vehicle for sustainable growth and academic excellence.

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About the Trust Fund

Incorporated in 2025, the UNIBEN Trust Development Fund was established to bridge the gap between academic needs and infrastructure. Inaugurated on February 16, 2026, by the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Shuaibu Umaru, the Fund serves as a catalyst for mobilizing resources from alumni and global partners.

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To work with the University Management to identify infrastructure and academic needs of the University.

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To forge partnerships with alumni, organizations, and friends of the University in order to mobilise resources for specic capital and academic projects in the University.

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To support faculty development through sponsorship of research, training, and to encourage mentorship programmes across the faculties.

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To sponsor scholarships, grants and provide welfare assistance to indigent students.

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To recognise and reward academic excellence among staff and students.

Our Vision

To establish a model institution of higher learning which ranks among the best in the world and is responsive to the creative and innovative abilities of the Nigerian People.

Our Mission

To develop the human mind to be creative, innovative, research-oriented, competent in areas of specialization, knowledgeable in entrepreneurship and dedicated to service.

5-POINT AGENDA

OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR, PROFESSOR EDOBA B. OMOREGIE, SAN.

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Strengthening the degree programmes in line with emerging national and global trends;

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Positioning the University of Benin as an innovative capacity building and skills acquisition hub across professions, disciplines and vocations;

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Mainstreaming staff and students welfare;

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Improving, significantly, the infrastructure of the University with special focus on multiple electricity access, functional internet service, conducive hostel and office facilities and environmentally friendly initiatives;

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Forging harmonious relationships with staff and students’ unions as well as the immediate neighbouring communities.

Prof. Shuaibu Umaru

PROF. SHUAIBU UMARU

Pro-Chancellor

Chairman Governing Council

Board of Trustees

Led by a distinguished board of legal luminaries, academics, and industry leaders dedicated to the university's legacy[cite: 1, 2].

Prof. Edoba Omoregie

Prof. Edoba B. Omoregie, SAN

VC / Convener / Trustee

Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and pragmatic transformational leader.

Pastor Dr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu

Pastor Dr. Osagie A. Ize-Iyamu, Esq.

Trustee / Chairman

Distinguished lawyer, visionary politician, and former Secretary to the Edo State Government. A proud UNIBEN alumnus.

Prince Dr. Richard Ahonaruogho

Prince Dr. Richard O. Ahonaruogho, SAN

Trustee / Secretary

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and First President Worldwide of the UNIBEN Alumni Association.

Emmanuel Oriazuwa

Emmanuel O. Oriazuwa, Esq.

Trustee

Principal Partner at Emmanuel Oriazuwa and Associates, specializing in commercial and intellectual property law.

Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor

Dr. Mrs. Loretta O. Ogboro-Okor

Trustee

Distinguished Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and pioneer DG of the Edo State Diaspora Agency.

Alexander Eronmwon

Mr. Alexander I. Eronmwon

Trustee

Urban policy-maker with 28+ years of project management experience in New York City government.

Kingsley Jesuorobo

Kingsley I. Jesuorobo, Esq.

Trustee

Toronto-based lawyer, poet, and tech entrepreneur. Principal Counsel of Kingsley Jesuorobo & Associates.

University of Benin Alumni

Professor Edward Oregbheme Erhagbe

Professor Edward Oregbheme Erhagbe (FHSN)

Director

Directorate of Advancement and Alumni Relations, Vice Chancellor's Office, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

Professor Edward Oregbheme Erhagbe

Dr. Michael Osakpamwan Osasuyi

Deputy Director

Directorate of Advancement and Alumni Relations, Vice Chancellor's Office, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.