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Igbinedion University, Okada marks the realization of the dream of chief(Sir) Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, to bequeath to future generation of Nigeria University education of international standard where academic calendar is faithfully run without interruption. The planning committee was inaugurated on 13TH March 1995, comprising distinguished scholars and seasoned University administrators whose responsibilities amongst others included the formulation of the Academic Brief for the actualization of the Igbinedion University project. The members of the committee were: Chief (Dr) Sir G. O. Igbinedion JP (Proprietor/Chairman), Late Pa S. I. Omorogbe , JP(Vice Chairman), Prof. T. M. Yesufu, Amb. (Dr.) A. I. Guobadia, Mr. Frank I. Imouokhome, Late Prof. P. N. Egharevba, Mr. Bright Igbinedion , A.O. Eghobamien Esq (SAN) (Member/Legal Adviser), Late Prince R. A. Williams JP (Member/Secretary).

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