Acting VC Assumes Leadership at COOU, Pledges Inclusive Transformation
Newly Appointed Acting VC, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, has taken over the reins from her predecessor, Prof. Greg Nwakoby. The handover ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, marked a significant milestone in the institution's history.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a momentous transition at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha has taken over the reins from her predecessor, Prof. Greg Nwakoby. The handover ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, marked a significant milestone in the institution's history.
The event commenced with a solemn Interdenominational service, where Prof. Greg Nwakoby expressed gratitude to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for appointing Prof. Kate Omenugha as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. He highlighted the transformative role of leadership and expressed optimism about the future success of the university under Prof. Omenugha's guidance.
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Prof. Kate Omenugha, in her inaugural address, rallied the University Community for collective achievements and urged everyone to embrace a shared value system. She extended heartfelt appreciation to the Governor for his visionary approach to the future of university education as outlined in the People's Manifesto.
Emphasizing the upward trajectory of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Prof. Omenugha declared the institution to be on a dynamic journey. Inspired by the contributions of her predecessor, she envisioned reaching new heights and identified the sky as the starting point for the university's aspirations.
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The new Acting Vice Chancellor assured the University Community of inclusive leadership and encouraged the sharing of ideas to propel the institution forward. She emphasized the transformative power of ideas, asserting that, together, the University could broaden its horizons, think academically, and foster a collective vision.
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Following the official handover, Prof. Greg Nwakoby led Prof. Kate Omenugha on a comprehensive facility tour around the Igbariam Campus of the University, showcasing its various facilities and areas of significance. The ceremony reached its climax as students, in large numbers, welcomed the Acting Vice Chancellor with enthusiasm.
The transition of leadership at COOU signifies a new era for the university, marked by a commitment to inclusive transformation and collective success under the capable guidance of Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha.
