UNIZIK Sacks Prof. Ikechebelu, Appoints Female Acting VC in Memo
The appointment is for a period not later than six (6) months, effective Monday, July 22, 2024. The terms and conditions of your appointment are as approved by the Federal Government for all Federal Universities.
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The governing council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) convened on Saturday, July 20, 2024, and decided to dismiss Prof. Joe Ikechebelu from his position as Vice-Chancellor, despite his having been in office for only two months. Prof. Carol Umobi has been appointed as the new acting Vice-Chancellor.The appointment was detailed in a memo that reads:
"I am pleased to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Act CAP 139, LFN 2004 as amended by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amended) Act 2007, the Governing Council has approved your appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka on the recommendation of the University Senate.
Your appointment is for a period not later than six (6) months, effective Monday, July 22, 2024. The terms and conditions of your appointment are as approved by the Federal Government for all Federal Universities.
On behalf of the Governing Council, I extend our warmest congratulations on your appointment. We have full confidence in your ability to lead our esteemed institution during this period and wish you great success in this role.
Please note that a copy of this letter is being forwarded to the Honourable Minister of Education for the information of the Visitor to the University.
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Once again, congratulations on your appointment."
The governing council expressed its confidence in Prof. Umobi's ability to lead the university and wished her success in her new role.
