Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the appointment of Professor Amadike Ugbogu, a Professor of Biochemistry as the new Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)
The appointment has also been made public by the University’s management through a press release on Saturday.
Recall that the Senate of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, held a valedictory session in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, in recognition of his contributions to the institution’s development.
The session took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Senate Chamber of the university, providing an opportunity for members to reflect on the achievements recorded during Professor Okeudo’s administration, which began on November 1, 2024.
Addressing members of the Senate, Professor Okeudo expressed satisfaction with the transformation recorded across the university, attributing the progress to God.
He paid tribute to the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the university, Governor Alex Chioma Otti for his support and commitment to repositioning the institution.
The outgoing Vice-Chancellor noted that the governor had made significant interventions in several areas, including the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to staff, a substantial increase in staff emoluments through the Consolidated Academic and Technical Allowance (CATA), and the ongoing rehabilitation and retrofitting of student hostels.
See press release below 👇
PRESS RELEASE
APPOINTMENT OF THE 9TH SUBSTANTIVE VICE-CHANCELLOR OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU EXCELLENCE
Following the recommendation of the Abia State University Governing Council, at its 161st Regular Meeting, held on Thursday, 29th October, 2026, the Governor and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Amadike Ugbogu, a Professor of Biochemistry, as the 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu.
The appointment takes effect from 1st November, 2026.
Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, Ph.D
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Councilor.
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