The Management of the University of Nigeria has announced the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Prof. Ortuanya’s appointment was ratified on Sunday by the Governing Council of the University, following a transparent and merit-based selection process chaired by Engr. Kayode Ojo, Chairman of the Governing Council.
This was disclosed in a statement by
Inya Agha Egwu, Acting. Public Relations Officer, of the University.
While congratulating Professor Ortuanya on his appointment, the University said it looks forward to a new era of academic excellence and transformational leadership”.
” Professor Ortuanya brings with him a wealth of academic and administrative experience. He previously served as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and is a Professor of Law at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). He is also a visiting scholar at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law”.
” In addition to his academic credentials, Professor Ortuanya has held several key public service positions, including Secretary to the Enugu State Government and Commissioner for Education in Enugu State”.
” His deep understanding of university governance, policy, and law, as well as his extensive leadership experience, will significantly advance the mission and vision of Nigeria’s premier university over the next five years”.
