In a significant administrative move, Igbinedion University, Nigeria’s premier private University, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ahola Orgeh as its new Registrar, effective July 1, 2025. The appointment follows the conclusion of the tenure of the outgoing Registrar, Mr. Friday Benji Bakare.  

Mr. Orgeh, a distinguished university administrator, brings over two decades of extensive experience to his new role. A graduate of Sociology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, he also holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labour Relations from the University of Ibadan (1999). His academic credentials are complemented by his professional affiliations, including being a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria (FCAI) and a member of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and the Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA).  

Before his appointment, Mr. Orgeh served in key administrative roles across several Nigerian universities, including Deputy Registrar positions at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi; the Federal University of Technology, Akure; and Benue State University, Makurdi. Notably, he had earlier contributed to the growth of Igbinedion University as a senior executive in the Registry Division, making his return a homecoming of sorts.  

The University community has expressed optimism about Mr. Orgeh’s leadership, anticipating that his innovative administrative strategies will further enhance the institution’s global reputation. In a statement, the university said: “We are confident that Mr. Orgeh’s vast experience and dedication to excellence will drive administrative efficiency and reinforce our commitment to academic and institutional advancement.”

A native of Adim-Akp in Otukpo LGA, Benue State, Mr. Orgeh is expected to officially assume office on Tuesday, 1st July, 2025.

Congratulations to the newly appointed Registrar!