Professor Polycarp Chigbu Appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of UNN
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has appointed Professor Polycarp Chigbu as acting Vice-Chancellor.
Chisom Ezeobi 
In a significant development, Professor Polycarp Chigbu has been appointed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
The decision was reached during the 288th University's Governing Council Meeting held on Friday, August 16, at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC).
During the Senate meeting held on Monday, August 12, nine individuals contested for the nomination, but five emerged as top contenders.
According to reports from Prime Business Africa, Professor Chigbu secured the highest vote, scoring 285. The other nominees included Professor Denis Nnabuike Onah (280 votes), Professor Okpan Kalu Oyeoku (248 votes), Professor Patrick Uche Okpoko (242 votes), and Professor Mrs. U.P. Enemo (240 votes).
The names of the five nominees were submitted to the governing council on Wednesday, August 14, in preparation for the decisive meeting on Friday. The Council made the appointment based on the vote scores, with Professor Polycarp emerging as the top choice.
As a result of this appointment, Professor Romanus Ezeokonkwo, who had been serving as Acting Vice-Chancellor for the past two months, will now return to his position as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration). Ezeokonkwo's election occurred during the 244th Senate meeting on June 7, 2024, following the expiration of the substantive Vice-Chancellor's tenure, Professor Charles Igwe.
It's worth noting that at the time of Professor Igwe's tenure expiration, there was no University Governing Council in place to conduct the necessary election, as required by law.
