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Buhari Appoints Ewuare II As Chancellor Of National Open University

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May 19, 2023.

Buhari has approved the appointment of His Majesty, Ewuare II as Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
The Vice Chancellor of NOUN visited the Oba in Benin City to introduce the university’s management team to him.
The Oba expressed his gratitude for the recognition.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Benin Monarch, His Majesty, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin as Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja.

This online media platform gathered that this was disclosed on Friday by the Vice Chancellor of NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters, during a courtesy visit to the Oba in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

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According to Peters, the visit to the monarch was informed by the need to introduce the University’s Management team to the Oba, which he said was routine in the University.

He said: “We are grateful to His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin for his granting us the audience to come and pay a courtesy visit to him.

“It is normal what we have done especially when a new Chancellor is appointed in the University. We must come to see him so that he will know members of the University’s management team.

“We have had so much about the Benin tradition and culture, we thanked the Benin people for keeping to their culture and tradition.”

Peters disclosed that the university is the biggest in the country, adding that the rationale behind the establishment of the University is to bring University education to many Nigerians irrespective of their locations, circumstances and social hindrances.

The Oba of Benin said “I am most grateful to the Commander-In-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari, for deeming me fit and appointing me as Chancellor of the University.