The University of Benin has appointed Bimpe Omoyiwola as its 10th substantive registrar, marking a new phase in the institution’s administrative leadership.

The appointment was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, in Benin City.

Omoyiwola will take over from Ademola Bobola, whose five-year tenure ends on March 31, and is scheduled to assume office on April 1.

Experienced Administrator Takes the Helm

A native of Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Omoyiwola holds a Master’s degree in International History and Diplomacy from the University of Benin, along with other postgraduate qualifications.

She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria, reflecting her professional standing in public sector administration.

Until her appointment, she served as Director (Registry) at the College of Postgraduate Studies of the university, where she played a key role in managing academic and administrative processes.

Expectations for the Role

As registrar, Omoyiwola will oversee the university’s registry, a critical unit responsible for academic records, admissions, and institutional administration.

The university expressed confidence that her wealth of experience and institutional knowledge will strengthen administrative efficiency and support UNIBEN’s continued growth.

Her appointment comes as the university seeks to consolidate reforms and enhance service delivery across its academic and administrative systems.