ABSU Senate Honours Outgoing Vice-Chancellor Okeudo, Highlights Major Achievements Under His Administration

The Senate of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has held a valedictory session in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, in recognition of his contributions to the institution’s development.

The session took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Senate Chamber of the university, providing an opportunity for members to reflect on the achievements recorded during Professor Okeudo’s administration, which began on November 1, 2024.

Addressing members of the Senate, Professor Okeudo expressed satisfaction with the transformation recorded across the university, attributing the progress to God.

He paid tribute to the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the university, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for his support and commitment to repositioning the institution.

The outgoing Vice-Chancellor noted that the governor had made significant interventions in several areas, including the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to staff, a substantial increase in staff emoluments through the Consolidated Academic and Technical Allowance (CATA), and the ongoing rehabilitation and retrofitting of student hostels.

Professor Okeudo also highlighted major infrastructure projects being undertaken across the university, including the construction of two hostels with a capacity of 5,000 beds each for male and female students, a Faculty of Law building, a Faculty of Agriculture building, a modern cafeteria, a power substation and the reconnection of the university to the national electricity grid.

Other projects he acknowledged included the Staff School, a new building at the International Secondary School, developments at the Uturu and Aba campuses, the construction of internal road networks and the new University Pavilion.

On human capital development, the Vice-Chancellor commended Governor Otti for supporting the employment of first-class graduates from the university’s 30th to 32nd convocation ceremonies and approving staff promotions.

He noted that these interventions had contributed significantly to improved staff welfare, higher morale and the university’s overall development.

Professor Okeudo expressed appreciation to the Governing Council, led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, PhD, for its guidance and support throughout his tenure.

He also thanked members of the university’s management team, Senate, staff and students for their cooperation, contributions and commitment to the institution’s progress.

Reflecting on his time in office, the outgoing Vice-Chancellor declared, "I am leaving here a happy man. I did the right thing, courageously, to the glory of God."

The valedictory session provided an opportunity for Senate members to assess the achievements recorded under his leadership, particularly in institutional development, staff and student welfare, academic advancement and infrastructure improvement.

During the session, several members of the Senate delivered goodwill messages, commending Professor Okeudo for his administrative ingenuity and the achievements recorded during his tenure.

Those who spoke included the Provost of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor Chuks Kamanu; the Head of Administration at the Umuahia Location, Professor Steve Amaramiro; the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Osita Ugbogu; the Dean of Humanities, Professor Sam Agu, who spoke on behalf of the Associate Dean, Professor Godswill Agu; and the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Dick Uduma.

Other speakers included the Director of the Business Resource Centre, Professor Uzoma Nwokochah; Professor F. E. Eboh; Professor Nnenna Mkpa; the Head of the Department of Nursing Sciences, Dr Mrs P. O. Okoroafor; and Professor Obisike, who spoke on behalf of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Collectively, the Senate members acknowledged Professor Okeudo’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, staff and student welfare, and institutional growth.

They also commended his efforts to improve staff morale, promote merit, empower colleagues and strengthen academic programmes.

Particular recognition was given to his support for student achievements, the elevation of Nursing Sciences to faculty status and his commitment to sustaining the university’s academic programmes.

The valedictory session marked a significant moment in ABSU’s leadership transition, as members reflected on the outgoing administration’s contributions and expressed hope that the achievements recorded would provide a solid foundation for sustained growth, academic excellence and institutional advancement.