AE-FUNAI Appoints Professor Daniel Nwachukwu as 4th Vice-Chancellor
In a landmark decision, the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has appointed Professor Daniel C. Nwachukwu, a distinguished scholar in Cardiovascular Physiology, as the 4th Vice-Chancellor of the university.
philips22 
In a landmark decision, the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has appointed Professor Daniel C. Nwachukwu, a distinguished scholar in Cardiovascular Physiology, as the 4th Vice-Chancellor of the university.
The appointment, announced on Saturday, 20th December 2025, followed a rigorous and transparent selection process that involved more than 40 senior professors from various institutions.
Professor Nwachukwu currently serves in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, where he previously held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor in 2023.
Academic and Professional Background
- First Degree: Human Physiology, University of Lagos, 1995
- Master’s Degree: University of Benin, 1997
- PhD: University of Benin, 2012
Professor Nwachukwu’s academic career spans over 26 years, beginning with his appointment as a lecturer at the University of Nigeria in July 1999, culminating in his promotion to Professor in 2016.
Personal Background
Hailing from Okposi, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State, Professor Nwachukwu is married with children, and brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership and research to his new role.
His appointment marks a new chapter in AE-FUNAI’s journey, promising a focus on academic excellence, research advancement, and institutional growth under his leadership.
