By Ifeizu Joe
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has officially confirmed the appointment of Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State.
The formal appointment letter was presented to Professor Omenugha by the Secretary to Anambra State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, at a ceremony held at the Light House, Awka.
Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday.
He said Professor Omenugha’s confirmation followed her exemplary performance during her tenure as Acting Vice Chancellor, “a period characterised by positive institutional changes and visionary leadership that has positioned COOU for greater academic excellence and innovation”.
“The appointment came after a rigorous interview process, demonstrating the Governor’s commitment to merit-based appointments and ensuring the university continues to thrive under experienced and capable leadership.”
Omenugha had since 2023 been the Acting Vice Chancellor of COOU, after she was appointed by Prof Soludo. The delay in having a substantive Vice Chancellor was as a result of non-constitution of a complete governing council in the institution.
Following the recent reconstituted governing council of the university chaired by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, the search for a substantive vice chancellor of the university commenced few months ago, leading to the emergence of Omenugha.
