The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Sunday, announced the appointment of a substantive Vice Chancellor, one year after the reversal of Prof. Bernard Odoh’s appointment by the President and Visitor to all federal universities, Bola Tinubu.
Odoh’s appointment was rescinded following controversies over the recruitment process and questions regarding his academic profile.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities and the university’s chapter of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria had raised concerns, describing the appointment as irregular and prejudicial, noting that the matter was already before a court.
At a press briefing in Abuja, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Olugbenga Kukoyi, announced the appointment of Prof. Bond Anyaechie as the new Vice Chancellor, describing the process as “thorough and transparent.”
“I am pleased to announce Professor Bond Anyaechie as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University after a thorough and transparent process,” Kukoyi said.
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