UNIBEN refutes reports on VC’s absence

THE authorities of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) yesterday described as untrue and misleading reports that the absence of the current Vice Chancellor, Prof. Osayuki Oshodin, was hampering the running of the university.

The university through a statement signed by the school’s Public Relations Officer, Harrison Osareren stated: “The incumbent Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN has been away overseas for medical check-up and he is expected to resume fully any time now. In his absence, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) have at different times before August 5, 2014 performed the functions of the vice chancellor after due consultation with him as necessary.

“They have neither left the management nor the Governing Council in doubt as to their ability to steer the affairs of the university to the full satisfaction of both members of staff and students. The appointment of the incumbent vice chancellor, like others before him, is for a fixed term of five years, which terminates on November 30, 2014.

“The management of the university therefore wishes to use this medium to assure the general public to disregard the unfounded fears raised in the publication as both academic and administrative affairs remain on course despite the vice chancellor’s absence.”

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