In August 2005, some female Uniben alumni residing in the New York Metro area discussed the idea of holding a Uniben reunion. To do a test run, it was agreed upon to hold a “Ladies Only” informal gathering and decide how to proceed based on its success or lack thereof.

Immense efforts were made to contact every female alumnus in the States of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. On Saturday, October 15 2005, the chosen date for the gathering, only 12 alumni showed up (Tonia Ajao, Judith Giwa-Amu, Ngozi Abili, Toyin Enahoro, Yeta Eweka, Margaret Adubor, Bolanle Uduebo, Sarah Uzamere, Ngozi Ezeihuaku, Omozuwa Etokhana, Adesuwa Uzamere, and Stella Aduba).

In spite of the small number of attendees, the gathering was fun and uniquely refreshing, especially as the agenda included giving an account of one’s funniest or most memorable experience as a Uniben student. Everyone in attendance on that day agreed it would be worthwhile to hold a reunion of a larger scale, inviting both male and female alumni.