The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof Edoba Omoregie, has vowed to collaborate with the Onicha-Olona community in Delta State for cultural and historical renaissance.
Omoregie stated this when he received a delegation from the community in his office on Wednesday.
The delegation came to present a book, “History of the African Community (Ikhiomoto): The History of Onicha-Olona Kingdom,” written by Prince Ephraim Nwabuokei, who linked their ancestry to the Benin Kingdom.
Ogoliegbune expressed gratitude to the vice-chancellor for accepting the book, which he said, was a piece vital to educating future generations on the relationship between the Onicha-Olona and Benin Kingdom.
He requested that the book be placed in the university’s library to preserve and disseminate “this invaluable historical knowledge.”
Prof Omoregie lauded the delegation for their commitment to preserving and chronicling history while underscoring the significance of the book as a critical resource for students and scholars alike.
He said, “The school will play an essential role in strengthening the historical bonds between the Onicha-Olona and Benin Kingdom.
“I congratulate the author and his team on the monumental achievement in documenting that important chapter of African history.”
A symbolic presentation of the books was then made by Chief Ogoliegbune to the vice-chancellor, further solidifying the partnership between the university and the Onicha-Olona community.
Addressing the gathering virtually, Prince Nwabuokei expressed appreciation to the vice-chancellor and the university leadership for hosting the event, stressing the need for the documentation of history to bridge the gaps in collective memory.
