The Governing Council has, on the approval of the President, Bishop FEB Idahosa ll, appointed Mr. Vinton –Okoedo Itoya, as the 4th substantive Registrar of Benson Idahosa University. This is sequel to the interview for the position held on February 11, 2021 and the subsequent ratification by the Governing Council at its 100th regular meeting, held on Friday, March 12, 2021.
Until his recent appointment, Mr. Itoya was a Deputy Registrar, Project Manager and the Admissions Officer of the university.
The seasoned administrator has also held several administrative positions in the University. He has also headed and served in different committees (ad hoc & standing), such as: University Research and Publications Committee (URPC), Strategic Plan and Action Committee (SPAC), Strategic Plan Implementation Committee (SPIC), University Ceremonials Committee, Programmes Accreditation Committee, etc. to mention but few.
Mr. Itoya was also the Registrar of Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies (BISBAS). He is the current Chairman, Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators (ANUPA), BIU chapter.
As Registrar, he is be the Chief Administrative Officer and by virtue of the office the secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.