COOU Newly Installed Acting VC Sends Hearty Response to Predeessor's Message

In a handover ceremony on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, the reins of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University were officially passed from the immediate past Vice Chancellor, Professor Greg Nwakoby, to the newly appointed Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha FNIPR. The event, attended by principal officers, deans, directors, heads of departments, and members of the press, saw Professor Omenugha expressing her gratitude and acknowledging the remarkable speech delivered by her predecessor.

She described it as empowering, recognizing the solid foundation laid by Professor Nwakoby and emphasizing the importance of building upon it for the university's success.

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Acting Vice Chancellor Omenugha, in her response, highlighted the inclusivity of her administration, encouraging all stakeholders who had ideas for the university's progress to come forward. Quoting former President Buhari, she reiterated her commitment to a leadership style that prioritizes competence over other considerations.

Omenugha emphasized the need for an inclusive government, urging those aspiring to contribute to the university's development to bring forward their well-articulated ideas. She stated, "We will run an inclusive government. All of us who wanted to be Vice Chancellor had well articulated, beautiful and brilliant concepts on moving this University forward. We ask them to bring those ideas onboard."

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The Acting Vice Chancellor pledged a commitment to eradicating corruption within the university, promising a decisive and forceful stance against bribery and extortion. She also emphasized the importance of rebranding the institution and fostering an academic mindset.

"We need to rebrand our University. This rebranding will require intensive reorientation which we must all commit to. Enthroning an academic mindset in this institution has never been more urgent," she said.

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Furthermore, Professor Omenugha outlined her vision for the university, aligning with the ideology of her predecessor. She called for a collective effort among the academic community to galvanize progress and expressed her eagerness to meet with professors to develop a common vision for the university's future.

"As we meet professors tomorrow, our task will be simple and yet decisive as we brainstorm and develop a collective and common vision. Together, we will ideate and create the vision and jointly, we will drive that vision to build the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University of our dreams," she declared.

The Acting Vice Chancellor concluded her response with a positive and empowering note, echoing the sentiment that, "Yes, we can!" as she expressed gratitude for the support received from various individuals and groups.

The university administration looks forward to a period of transformation and progress under the leadership of Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha.