Chidi Odinkalu Appointed as Ojukwu University Pro-Chancellor

Governor Soludo of Anambra State has appointed Chidi Odinkalu as pro-chancellor and installed a new governing council for COOU.

Chidi Odinkalu Appointed as Ojukwu University Pro-Chancellor
Chidi Odinkalu

In a move signaling a commitment to academic excellence and strategic leadership, Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, has announced the formation of a new governing council for Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), with  Chidi Odinkalu leading the council as pro-chancellor. This significant development comes as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the state's education sector.

Chidi Odinkalu is a respected figure known for his tenure as the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Joining him is Bianca Ojukwu, former ambassador and widow of the late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, along with other notable individuals including Ifeoma Ekwueme, Christopher Ndubuisi, and Oranu Chidume.

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Governor Soludo emphasized the council's mandate to provide guidance and oversight for the continued advancement of COOU. The appointments underscore a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and integrity within the university.

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This announcement follows Soludo's earlier appointment of a governing council for the Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Nsugbe, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to enhancing the state's educational institutions.

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