ABSU Governing Council Inaugurates Search Team for Recruitment of 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Abia State University (ABSU), Agwu U. Agwu, has inaugurated the Search Team for the recruitment of the university's 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor.

The inauguration took place during a ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the university.

Speaking at the event, Rt. Hon. Dr. Agwu explained that the exercise is in line with Section 12(2)(b) of the Abia State University Law, which provides for the constitution of a Search Team to identify and nominate suitable candidates, particularly Abians, for consideration by the Governing Council for the position of Vice-Chancellor.

He stated that members of the team were carefully selected by the Governing Council based on their track records and to represent the various interest groups as stipulated by law.

The Pro-Chancellor charged the committee to carry out its assignment with transparency, diligence and extensive consultations in identifying a qualified academic with the vision and capacity to lead the university.

"You are to approach this responsibility as a formidable team, while embracing transparency, diligence, and wide consultations in the task of searching for the most qualified academics who possess the commitment and capacity to lead a digital technology-driven university like ABSU in the 21st century," he said.

He congratulated the members on their appointment and urged them to identify the most suitable candidate to succeed the current Vice-Chancellor.

Dr. Agwu also commended the Vice-Chancellor, Ndukwe J. Okeudo, for his dedication and commitment, noting that his administration has repositioned the university in both academic and administrative development.

Responding on behalf of the committee, the Chairman of the Search Team, Onwubiko Dike, thanked the Governing Council for the confidence reposed in the members and assured that the team would discharge its responsibilities with integrity and professionalism.

Other members of the Search Team are:

• Anthony Obike
• Mary Oluchi Iwuagwu (Senate Representative)
• Sam Agu (Senate Representative)
• Osita Igbe (Congregation Representative)
• Uchenna Kalu Uduka (Representative of the Registrar and Secretary)

The inauguration was attended by members of the Governing Council.