Hendrix Oliomogbe
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie (SAN) has on behalf of the entire institution, commiserated with the family of the former Vice Chancellor of the institution.
Prof. Baikie, who was vice chancellor of UNIBEN from 1978 to 1986, later became vice chancellor, National University of Lesotho, and Nasarawa State University.
In a statement Saturday in Benin City by Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, the deputy registrar/public relations officer of UNIBEN, Prof. Omoregie described the former vice chancellor as an astute educationist and administrator who charted many innovative and impactful paths in the educational history of Nigeria and across Africa, and left indelible footprints.
The vice chancellor urged the family of the distinguished departed academic and administrator to be consoled by his fulfilled life of immense service within and outside the country.
Prof. Omoregie prayed God to grant the soul of the former vice chancellor eternal rest and comfort his family, friends and associates.
Prof. Baikie, first Professor of Education in Northern Nigeria was 94.
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