Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Elevates 13 Academic Stars in Landmark 75th Promotion Committee Meeting

COOU Elevates 13 Academic Offficials in Landmark Decision

Nov 23, 2023 - 11:10 Updated: Nov 23, 2023 - 14:30

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Elevates 13 Academic Stars in Landmark 75th Promotion Committee Meeting

In a historic move, the Appointment and Promotion Committee of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, convened for its 75th meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, within the esteemed Senate Chambers of the University. Presided over by the dynamic Vice Chancellor, Prof. Greg Nwakoby, the assembly witnessed the promotion of a distinguished cadre of 13 academic staff to the prestigious positions of Professors and Associate Professors.

Present at this momentous occasion were all Principal Officers of the University, Internal Members of the Governing Council, and the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, ably represented by Barr. Maxwell Udechukwu.

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The elevated individuals now holding the esteemed title of Professor include:

- Dr. Azikiwe Chukwuemka and Dr. Clinton Chukwu (Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics)

- Dr. Ifeanyi Ezenekwe (Professor of Mathematics)

- Engr. Dr. Kingsley Ikebudu and Engr. Dr. John Iloh (Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering)

- Dr. Ogochukwu Nwangene (Professor of Marketing)

- Dr. Chinedu Enweonye (Professor of Igbo Linguistics)

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Meanwhile, those attaining the distinguished rank of Associate Professor are:

- Dr. Aselem Abonyi, Dr. Ann Akpunonu, and Dr. Ikenna Ibe (Associate Professors in Law)

- Dr. Uchechukwu Enweani (Associate Professor of Library Sciences)

- Dr. Ngozi Udoye and Dr. Cornel Ujonwundu (Associate Professors of Criminology and Security Studies and English Language, respectively).

The University community extends heartfelt congratulations to these newly promoted scholars, recognizing their outstanding contributions to academia and the university's mission.