Edo Poly Acting Rector Promoted to Associate Professor by UNIBEN

Dr. Nosakhare Liberty Arodoye, the Acting Rector of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Economics, a promotion granted by the Senate of the University of Benin. This academic elevation has been met with widespread commendation from the polytechnic community.

The promotion comes after a rigorous academic assessment where Dr. Arodoye reportedly secured the highest distinction from all three external assessors. This outcome is viewed as a strong validation of his scholarly work and academic excellence.

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Arodoye is a man of many strengths who has consistently pursued academic excellence. He understands what it takes to succeed in the academic environment, and since assuming office at Edo State Polytechnic, he has continued to reposition the institution for greater achievements through innovation and technology-driven initiatives.

Staff members described the promotion as a fitting acknowledgment of the acting rector's dedication to scholarship, institutional progress, and educational advancement. Dr. John Amawu, Head of the Department of Business Administration and Management, noted that the promotion signifies the confidence the University of Benin Senate places in Dr. Arodoye's academic credentials. Amawu highlighted Arodoye's role in transforming Edo State Polytechnic through digitalization and reforms, emphasizing his passion for research and innovation.

Former Registrar of the Polytechnic, Mr. Cymire Cyril, extended congratulations, stating the achievement would bolster the academic standing of the University of Benin and positively represent Edo State globally. Other key figures within the polytechnic, including Comrade John Eson, Surveyor Shola Iyahen, Mr. Dele Okumayin, and Mr. Elvis Osumah, also lauded the promotion, calling it a fitting reward for years of hard work and academic distinction.

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the achievement would further enhance the academic reputation of the University of Benin while projecting Edo State positively within the global academic community.