Gov Nwifuru appoints Prof Awoke as Ebonyi varsity VC, recalls suspended commissioners

Ebonyi Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of the State University.

Nwifuru disclosed this shortly after a church service at the Government House Chapel where he also recalled suspended Commissioners for Health Dr. Moses Ekuma his water counterpart Chinedu Nkah, Housing, Engr. Francis Orie and Local Government, Hon Uchenna Igwe.

Nwifuru said the newly appointed principal officers will be sworn- in on Tuesday 11th February, 2025, followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University.

Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Vice Chancellor Academic of the State University.

Also appointed are Prof. Ike Elechi Ogba as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, and Prof. Michael Ajanwachukwu as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration.

Others are Mrs Ugochinyere Mba Uka , Registrar; Mrs Roseline Nwuzor, Bursar and Mrs Victoria Nwalli, Librarian.

The Governor also recalled the Executive Secretary of the State Primary HealthCare Development Agency who was suspended last November alongside the Commissioners.

Speaking on the recent Killings at Amegu Nkalaha Community the Governor disclosed that the preliminary investigation by Security Agencies showed the dastard act was perpetrated by some criminal elements from the community and not herdsmen as alleged earlier, describing it as unfortunate.

He warned contractors handling Government projects to ensure speedy execution or face the wrath of the Government.