Professor Onyekachi Maxwell Ogulu, the vice chancellor of Abia State University has been relieved of his duty as Governor Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Professor Ndukwe Okeudo, as the new vice chancellor of the university.
The former VC was relieved of his duty following reports of the Visitation Panel to the University led by Prof. Steve Okorodudu.
Recall that the Abia State government set up a visitation panel to see to the activities of the university.
Prof Ogbulu was appointed as the vice chancellor of the university on December 1,2021.
The new administrative structure of the university was made public to journalists on Monday by the Commissioner for information in the state, Prince Okey Kanu. He also made clear that it was part of the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided by Gov Otti.
In the briefing, it was also revealed that Governor Otti also appointed RT. Hon Agwu U.Agwu, a former speaker of the state’s House of Assembly as the Pro-Chancellor of the University.
Mrs Catherine Uju Ifejika was also appointed as the Chancellor of the University.
In his words: “The Governor also appointed Dr Onwubiko Dike as a member of the University Governing Council.
“He equally appointed two Deputy vice chancellors, four members of the University Senate, two members of the congregation, one members of the convocation and a new bussar.
“The appointment will take effect from November 1, 2024”. Prince Kanu.
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