The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , 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.
The pro-chancellor, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe, who announced the appointment on Tuesday at the Council Chambers of the University after a rigorous selection process and interview of the 18 applicants for the position, hinted that Odoh came top based on his evidence- based significant experience in university teaching, research and administration.
According to him, the appointment was 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, and would last for five years effective from October 29, 2024.
“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 appointment letter confirmed.
Delivering his acceptance speech, Professor Odoh thanked members of the governing council and the Vice Chancellor’s selection team for finding him worthy for the important assignment, assuring that he would not let them down while working day and night to improve the university in all facets.
“I’m the first alumni of this university to be appointed to this position. I have my first, second and third degrees here so I understand our challenges. Let me assure every one of us, I know there are prejudices and concerns but you are going to judge me by performances not on hearsay. I will serve you well and our university will make progress,” he said.