By Tony Oraeki, Awka
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , Anambra state, led by the Pro- Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe has appointed Professor Benard Ifeanyi Odoh as the 7th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University.
Odoh, a Professor of Geophysics is of the Department of Applied Geophysics, Faculty of Physical Sciences of the University.
Announcing the appointment yesterday at the Council Chambers of the University after a rigorous selection process and interview of the 18 applicants for the position, the Pro-Chancellor disclosed that Odoh scored the 1st position from the pool of the applicants for the plum job of the University Chief Executive based on his evidence- based significant experience in University Teaching, Research and Administration.
Amb. Mbadiwe while handing over the appointment letter to Prof. Odoh said the appointment is in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe Act CAP 139, LFN 2004 as amended by the Universities (Miscellaneous) (Provisions) (Amended) Act 2007.
“Your Appointment is for a period of five years, effective Tuesday, 29th October 2024. The terms and conditions of your appointment are as approved by the Federal Government for all Federal Universities” the letter stated.
In a brief acceptance speech, Prof Odoh thanked members of the Governing Council and the Vice Chancellor’s Selection Team for finding him worthy for the important assignment. He promised not to let them down and to also work day and night to improve the university in all facets.