Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Elevates 25 Staff Members to Prestigious Professorial Ranks

In a monumental stride towards academic excellence and institutional growth, the Appraisal and Promotion Committee (A&PC) of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University convened its 76th Committee Meeting, announcing the promotion of 25 distinguished members of the faculty to esteemed positions of Professors and Readers.

Under the visionary leadership of the Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, fnipr, the University heralds this historic occasion as it celebrates the elevation of these exemplary individuals. The promotions were officially disclosed during the 127th Senate of the University on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

The newly promoted staff are urged by Prof. Omenugha to embrace the University's progressive vision under the new administration, and to leverage their extensive expertise towards advancing the growth and development of the institution.

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The following esteemed individuals have been elevated to the esteemed rank of Professor:

1. Dr. Ego E. Dike - Public Administration

2. Dr. Njideka Ebisi - Sociology

3. Dr. Daniel Enibe - Agric Economics and Extension

4. Dr. Ogonna Ifebi - Economics

5. Dr. Bruno Ibekilo - Economics

6. Dr. Emmanuel Iloh - Pure & Industrial Chemistry

7. Dr. Samuel Muoneke - Philosophy

8. Dr. Chinedum Obikeze - Marketing

9. Dr. Chibuike Oguanobi - Economics

10. Dr Ndidi Okolo - Architecture

11. Dr. Johnny Okongwu - Law

12. Dr. Chukwuekwe Ukpaka - Biological Sciences

13. Dr. Onyechi Uzoka - Marketing

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Additionally, the University proudly recognizes the following individuals who have been elevated to the esteemed rank of Reader:

1. Dr. Anselem Achebe - Linguistics/Igbo

2. Dr. Ifeanyi Evisi - Community Medicine

3. Dr. Stella Ezeaki - Educational Management

4. Dr. I. C. Ezeomedo - Environmental Sciences

5. Dr. Edith Madukasi - Environmental Management

6. Dr. Chidi Muoghalu - Elect/Elect Engineering

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7. Dr. Ifeoma Njelita - Community Medicine

8. Dr. Theresa Ofor - Accountancy

9. Dr. Clement Okeji - Library and Information Science

10. Dr. Meg Okeke - Agric Economics and Extension

11. Dr. Lawrence Okoye - Banking and Finance

12. Dr. Uche Umeh - Community Medicine

The University extends heartfelt congratulations to all the distinguished individuals on their well-deserved promotions, acknowledging their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and scholarly contributions.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Harrison Madubueze, mnipr  

Public Relations Officer, COOU