Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a professor of Agricultural Engineering and current Vice Chancellor of African University of Science and Technology, Abuja as the chairman/ Pro-Chancellor of the governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State.
Professor Onwualu was also a former DG/CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to Soludo, Christian Aburime said that as a distinguished engineer and award-winning administrator who has contributed extensively to the development of Agricultural and Materials Engineering in Nigeria, Professor Onwualu brings to his new role as Chairman/Pro-Chancellor a vast wealth of experience and expertise that cut across fields.
“His exceptional leadership qualities have seen him hold critical positions related to diverse reputable institutions which include as Visiting Professor at the National Universities Commission and Co-Centre Leader, World Bank-funded Pan African Materials Institute, among others.
“Besides, Professor Onwualu has authored over 200 publications and 10 patents, received awards from over 70 organisations, and is a fellow of 12 scientific and professional bodies”, Aburime added.
Soludo, who is the Visitor to the Anambra State-owned university, also appointed other members of the Governing Council, among whom are: Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, His Royal Highness, Igwe Chidiume Oranu, former Rector of Federal Education(Technical), Umunze, Prof. Josephat O. Ogbuagu and
AIG (Rtd.) Sir Chris Ezike.
“The new Governing Council members are expected to bring their combined wealth of diverse valued experiences to bear on the vision and governance of the University for Greater Academic Excellence.” Aburime said.
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