ABSU Promotes 17 Professors, 24 Readers in Major Academic Advancement Drive

Abia State University (ABSU) has elevated 17 senior academics to the rank of Professor and 24 others to the rank of Reader following decisions reached at its 160th Regular Governing Council meeting.

The promotions were based on reports from external assessors and recommendations of the Appointments and Promotions Committee (Academic), in line with the university’s commitment to academic excellence and staff development.

The newly appointed Professors are:

1. Prof. Emmanuel C. Ibezim – International Law
2. Prof. Uche Lotanna Chika – Haematology
3. Prof. Chidi E. Osuagwu – History & Int’l Relations
4. Prof. (Mrs.) Uloma Onuoha Chidiebere – Education Curriculum
5. Prof. Anthony Ikechukwu Obike – Industrial Chemistry
6. Prof. Chikaodiri E. Odoemelam – Constitutional Law
7. Prof. Cyprian Alozie – Political Science
8. Prof. Samuel K. Ibenne – Library and Information Science
9. Prof. (Mrs.) Chidi I. Nosiri – Biochemistry
10. Prof. (Mrs.) Edith Ngozi Onukawa – Linguistics
11. Prof. Victor Uchechukwu Nkemdirim – Geography
12. Prof. Steve A. Amaramiro – Constitutional Law
13. Prof. (Mrs.) Chizoba I. Okpara – Environmental Law
14. Prof. (Mrs.) Chinwendu Nwizu – English Literature
15. Prof. Innocent Eneogwe – Architecture
16. Prof. Innocent Paschal Ihechu – Mass Communication
17. Prof. Michael A. Chigbo – History & Int’l Relations

The newly promoted Readers are:

1. Dr. Juliana Olukemi Ayeni – Education Technology
2. Dr. Ogbuokiri Nkeiruka Patience – Education Counselling
3. Dr. Catherine Chika Igbokwe – Home Economics
4. Dr. Okoroafor Bosede Oluwakemi – Education Measurement
5. Dr. Akubugwo Ijeoma Ginikanwa – Education Curriculum
6. Dr. Samuel Nnamdi Marcus – Economics
7. Dr. Marcellinus Okafor Nkpozi – Medicine
8. Dr. (Mrs.) Fidelia Duru – Sociology
9. Dr. Iheonu Allens – Political Science
10. Dr. Ogbuagu Onyebuchi Emmanuel – Pharmacology
11. Dr. Chidiuto Victoria Nwankwo – Estate Management
12. Dr. Julie Iroabuchi Owanta – Microbiology
13. Dr. Ikonne Ogadinma – Sociology
14. Dr. Griffen Siji Fagbohunmi – Computer Engineering
15. Dr. Ulu Eke Uduma – Sociology
16. Dr. (Mrs.) Ijeoma Mercy Amaugo – Sociology
17. Dr. Ibe Ukariwe Ibe – Surgery
18. Dr. Emmanuel Maduabuchi – Obstetrics
19. Dr. Odikwa Ndubuisi Henry – Computer Science
20. Dr. Peter Chinyere Uruakpa – Banking and Finance
21. Dr. Clement Chimezie Igbokwe – History & Int’l Relations
22. Dr. Chinenye Eberechi Uchegbu – Electrical Engineering
23. Dr. Okey John Onoh – Banking and Finance
24. Dr. (Mrs.) Mbanaso Eberechukwu L. – Physiology

The university described the exercise as part of its ongoing efforts to reward excellence, strengthen academic capacity, and sustain quality teaching, research, and innovation.

Congratulations to the newly promoted Professors and Readers.