Dr Ugo Magnus Kel
Ugo Magnus Kel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Université d'Abomey-Calavi (B.Sc.) Prowess University, Delaware (M.Sc., Ph.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Academic administrator, Educationist |
| Organizations | Ugo Magnus Foundation (Founder) |
| Known for | Registrar of Weldios University of Management and Technology; Director of Strategic Development at Omniversity Imperial College LLC |
| Awards | Award of Excellence (Weldios University, 2023) Fellow, Institute of Security and Strategic Studies Abuja (2023) Award of Credence, Arewa Youth Assembly (2022) Icon Award, Institute of Transport (2021) |
Dr. Ugo Magnus Kel is a Nigerian academic administrator, educationist, and strategic development professional. He currently serves as the Registrar of Weldios University of Management and Technology in Benin Republic and the Director of Strategic Development at Omniversity Imperial College LLC, Missouri, United States.[1] He is also the founder of the Ugo Magnus Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to expanding access to education in West Africa.
Early Life and Education
Kel hails from Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He obtained a B.Sc. in Information Communication Technology from the Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Benin Republic, in 2013. He later earned an M.Sc. in Computer Science (2015) and a Ph.D. in Information Communication Technology (2018) from Prowess University, Delaware, USA.
Career
Academic Administration
- Registrar at Weldios University.[2]
- Registrar, African University of Benin (2021)
- Registrar, ESPAM Formation University (2020)
- Director of Administration, ISCOM University (2017–2018)
- Convener of the AASU/Weldios Symposium Africa
Strategic Development
In August 2025, Kel was appointed Director of Strategic Development at Omniversity Imperial College LLC, a Missouri-based distance learning institution, where he leads institutional expansion and strategic initiatives.[4][5]
Other Roles
- Board Member, Institute of Security and Strategic Studies, Lagos (2023–Present)
- Director of Media & Publicity, Zeefass Aviation Services (2017–2018)
- Budget & Planning Officer, Ikeja Local Government (NYSC, 2012–2013)
Awards and Recognition
- Award of Excellence – Weldios University (2023)
- Fellow – Institute of Security and Strategic Studies Abuja (2023)
- Award of Credence – Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (2022) [6]
- Icon Award – Institute of Transport, Badagry (2021)
- Award of Excellence – African University of Benin (2021)
- Award of Excellence – ESPAM Formation University (2020)
Volunteering and Foundation Work
Kel is the founder of the Ugo Magnus Foundation (2015–present), a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting education for children across West Africa through scholarships, campaigns, and community development projects.
He has also volunteered with several organizations, including the Kanayo O. Kanayo Foundation, Live Wire Foundation, Snow White Foundation, and the Mallam Abba Aminu Kano Foundation.
Skills and Interests
He is multilingual, fluent in Igbo and Yoruba, proficient in English, and intermediate in French. His hobbies include networking, photography, golfing, and lawn tennis.
References
- ^ "About Us – Weldios University". Weldios University. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "About us – WELDIOS UNIVERSITY". Weldios University. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "AASU/WELDIOS Symposium". AASU/WELDIOS Symposium. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Dr Ugo Magnus Kel Appointed Director of Strategic Development at Omniversity Imperial College LLC". Abuja Biz Reports. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Omniversity Imperial College LLC Appoints Dr. Ugo Magnus Kel as Director of Strategic Development". New Africa Post. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Dr Ugo Magnus Kel on Instagram". Instagram. Instagram. December 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2025.