Prof. Sam Guobadia has been appointed the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Benson Idahosa University (BIU).

Prof. Guobadia, a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university is a proffessor of Economics

According to the university’s Head, Communications and Brand Strategy Unit (CBSU), Mr. Temi Esonamunjor, Prof. Guobadia’s appointment commences upon the expiration of the tenure of the former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie.

Prof. Guobadia had previously served as the Acting Dean, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Head of Department, Economics and Banking & Finance and Director, BIU Consultancy at the University.

Prof. Guobadia is a fellow of the Institute of Policy management Development (FIPMD) and Institute of Corporate Administration (FICA) and also served as one time President of West African and African-American Chamber of Commerce in New York, U.S.A.