"This project has the support of the University of Benin Governing Council, and your presence will be a great boost to the initiative," Mr Umaru, a professor, said.

The UNIBEN-TDF was incorporated as a not-for-profit, non-political body by the Corporate Affairs Commission in June 2025. It aims to mobilise resources from alums and private partners to support capital and academic projects, ensuring long-term financial resilience for the institution.

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