Breaking: Ex Ebonyi Guber Candidate Emerges UNIZIK Vice Chancellor
Professor Bernard Odoh, former All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) Governorship candidate in 2023 general election in Ebonyi State has been appointed the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, following his top performance in the selection interview held on Tuesday. The university’s Governing Council, chaired by Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, announced Odoh’s selection, highlighting his achievement over 18 other candidates vying for the position. Handing over the appointment letter, Amb. Mbadiwe explained that the appointment aligns with Section 4 of the First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe Act CAP 139, LFN 2004, and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act 2007. The appointment will be effective for a five-year term, commencing on October 29, 2024, with terms set by the Federal Government. In his acceptance speech, Odoh expressed gratitude to the Governing Council and the selection team for their confide