Andrew Onokheroraye is a social and environmental scientist from Nigeria. He is a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), serving from 1992 to 1998. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
He is also the founder and former Executive Director of the Centre for Population and Environmental Development (CPED) [1] , an organization focused on action research and community development in Nigeria. He is known for his work in development geography and for his publications, including a memoir titled "On the Hot Seat: The Memoir of a Vice-Chancellor."
In 2014, there was a public dispute with the University of Benin when the university's Senate attempted to strip him of his Professor Emeritus status, alleging he was not fulfilling his responsibilities. [2] Onokheroraye refuted the claims, stating his appointment letter did not require routine responsibilities and he had voluntarily contributed to the university when invited. [3]
In late 2024, he was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Western Delta University, where he also served as the first pro-chancellor. [4] [5]