Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced Prof. Kate Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor (VC) of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
Soludo made the confirmation in an appointment letter delivered through Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, the Secretary to the Anambra Government at the Government House, Awka on Wednesday
Omenugha, until her confirmation, has been VC in an acting capacity since December 2023. The appointment marked the end of the selection exercise, which started with a formal advertisement on January 2.
Mr Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Soludo, who made this public, quoted the governor as wishing Omenugha a successful tenure and assured her of his administration’s support while calling on the university community and stakeholders to accord her the needed support.
He expressed optimism about the continued growth and development of the institution under Omenugha’s leadership.
Omenugha is a professor of Mass Communication and had earlier served as commissioner for education in Anambra.