Mr. Lawrence Okekhigbemen Esene has been named the substantive bursar of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State university.

Before this appointment, he was the Chief Accountant in charge of the Treasury Services Division of the bursary Department.

Mr Esene holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Edo State University, Ekpoma (Now Ambrose Alli University) in 1995 and a Master degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the same school in 2000.

He is also an associate member, Chattered Institute of Taxation (CITN), Associate member, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) among other professional bodies.

His appointment took effect from December 1, 2015.