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FG approves new Senate building for UNIBEN

She said the construction of the building would commence immediately.

• June 15, 2025
UNIBEN
UNIBEN

The federal government has approved the consqr5truction of a new Senate building at the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Benedicta Ehanire, in Benin on Sunday. 

Ms Ehanire said the letter for the construction of the building, as approved by the Federal Executive Council, was received by the vice-chancellor of the university, Edoba Omoregie. 

She said the construction of the building would commence immediately. 

According to Ms Ehanire, UNIBEN is one of  Africa’s leading tertiary institutions and  one of the most sought after by students seeking quality higher education. 

(NAN)

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