Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, Philanthropist |
Known for | Founding Igbinedion University |
Spouse | Lady Cherry Igbinedion (m. 1977) |
Website | igbinedion.net |
Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion (born 11 September 1934) is a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and founder of Igbinedion University, a private university in Nigeria. He is renowned for his contributions to education, business, and philanthropy in Nigeria.
He is a traditional aristocrat from Okada town in Edo State and holds the chieftaincy title of the Esama of the Benin Kingdom.[1]