Unizik announces Ikechebelu as acting VC

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Professor Joseph Ikechebelu, has been announced to oversee the office of the Vice-Chancellor as Professor Charles Esimone’s tenure concludes today, June 3, 2024.

This announcement was made at the special Senate meeting held at the University Auditorium today, June 3rd, 2024.

Professor Ikechebelu, being the only Deputy Vice-Chancellor in the institution, was announced in accordance with the NUC’s circular to Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities dated May 28, 2024.

The circular, entitled “RE: END OF TENURE OF SOME VICE-CHANCELLORS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES,” directs outgoing Vice-Chancellors to nominate a Deputy Vice-Chancellor, as recommended by their Senate, to temporarily oversee the office of the Vice-Chancellor.

Professor Esimone is scheduled to officially hand over to Professor Ikechebelu later today as acting vice-chancellor.

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