The Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University, Most Revd. (Dr.) Margaret Benson Idahosa, on Tuesday January 14, 2020 commissioned the University’s Okha Campus named “Legacy Campus.”

Commissioning the project, she expressed joy and satisfaction at the quality of work done and the readiness of the campus for use. She expressed her gratitude to God almighty and members of staff for keeping the vision of the founder, Archbishop Benson Andrew Idahosa, alive.

Archbishop Margaret Idahosa commended the President of Benson Idahosa University, Bishop F.E.B. Idahosa and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sam Guobadia for  the numerous developmental projects in the University which have positioned the institution to be among the best in the country, and beyond, praying God to continue to grant them and the University Management team the strength and wisdom to sustain the tempo of achievements.

She said: “I am glad to be here today, i want to thank all the members of staff, all of you that are here, knitted together with the President, Vice Chancellor, and myself to see that the vision of Archbishop Benson Idahosa of blessed memory is not lost. I want to thank the students, and my love also goes to your parents that have placed huge confidence in us.”

She expressed optimism that the ultra-modern campus would go a long way in enhancing academic activities and the global competitiveness of the university, urging staff members not to relent in their efforts to make the university one of the best in the world.

On his part, the Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University, Prof. Sam Guobadia,  thanked the Chancellor for her  support in all areas and for finding time to commission the beautiful campus. He further extolled the leadership qualities, wealth of knowledge, and hard work of the Chancellor in Ministry, the university and the nation at large.

Prof. Guobadia reiterated his determination to re-position the University by providing adequate infrastructure and facilities that would support teaching and research activities in the University.

Present at the commissioning were the Principal Officers of the University, Deans, Directors and students.