Ben E. A. Oghojafor
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Prof. Ben E. A. Oghojafor | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Vice-chancellor (Management Services) of University of Lagos | |
| In office February 27, 2017 – February 26, 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Prof. Lucian O. Chukwu |
| Vice-Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ben Emukufia Akpoyomare Oghojafor 1 February 1959 Abraka Inland, Delta State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Non-Partisan |
Ben E. A. Oghojafor (born 01 February 1959) is a Nigerian professor of Business Administration and the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba.[1]
He was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services) at the University of Lagos from 2017-2019.
Early life and background[edit]
Education[edit]
- Orogun Grammar School, Orogun, Delta State, 1976.
- Federal School of Arts and Science, Ogoja, 1978.
- B.Sc. degree in Business Administration (Marketing) 1984.
- M.Sc. degree in General Management (Strategic Planning) in 1987.
- Ph.D. degree in Business Administration (Strategic Management) in 1992/1993, UNILAG.[2]
Career[edit]
On 26 April 2021, Oghojafor was appointed the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa [3][4]
He is a teacher & researcher of intellectual versatility and profound depth.
He has the singular distinction of being the first holder of the B.Sc. degree in Business Administration (Marketing) in 1984.
He was appointed Professor of Business Administration (Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management) on October 1, 2004, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services) in February 2017 and 2019. He was also Head of the Department of Business Administration (August 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009) and Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) from August 1, 2009 – July 31, 2013.
Member[edit]
Prof. Ben Oghojafor is a member of many reputable local and International bodies, such as;
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Marketing
- Member, Africa Academy of Management
- Member, British Academy of Management
- Member, Nigerian Environmental Society
- Fellow, Academy of Management, Nigeria
- Fellow, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria
- 2nd Vice-President, Academy of Management, Nigeria
- Council Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
- Member, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria
- Member, International Strategic Management Society
- Member, Nigerian Marketing Association
- Founding President, Entrepreneurship Educators’ Association, Nigeria
He is the Immediate Past President of The Academy of Management of Nigeria.
Awards[edit]
Prof. Ben Oghojafor is a recipient of many Awards, including:
- UNILAG Golden Jubilee Distinguished Alumnus Award (2009, 2010 & 2012)
- Junior Chamber International Nigeria Award for Outstanding Support and Services (2011)
- Department of Business Administration Graduating Class Award for Outstanding Contribution (2009).
References[edit]
- ↑ Odu, Frederick (2021-04-27). "Meet the Three VCs Appointed for New Delta Universities". Gallant Reporters. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ Udo, Mary (2017-01-25). "OGHOJAFOR, Dr. Akpoyomare". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ EduCeleb (2021-04-27). "Govt appoints vice-chancellors of three new Delta State varsities". EduCeleb. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Dennis Osadebay University: We Are Committed To Creativity, Innovation – VC – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
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