The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Anambra State University) has announced the promotion of some of its lecturers to Associate Professors and Professors, respectively. The spokesman of the University, Dr Harrison Madubueze in a statement on behalf of the leadership of the institution posited:
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THE 74TH MEETING OF THE APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL HAS APPROVED THE PROMOTION OF 18 & 12 MEMBERS OF STAFF TO THE RANKS OF PROFESSOR AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS RESPECTIVELY
The Appointments and Promotions Committee of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State has in her 73rd Meeting held on Tuesday 26th July 2023, promoted a total of 18 Academic Staff of the University into the ranks of Professor.
Those promoted include; Dr. Nonye Agubata – Accountancy., Dr. Ernest Anyabolu – Internal Medicin., Dr. John Atuchukwu – Elect-Elect., Dr. Noechi Emeka-Nwokeji – Accountancy., Dr. Livina Emodi – English., Rev. Fr. Dr. A. I Ezeogamba – Religion and Human Relations., Dr. Victoria Ibezue – Geology., Dr. Clement Mbah – Political Science., Dr. Emmanuel Ndubusi – Marketing., and Dr. Obiageli Nsolibe – Ling/Igbo
Also on the list include; Dr. Chukwuemeka Nwobi-Okoye – Mechanical Engineering., Dr. Shirley Odunze-Akasiugwu – Geology., Dr. Leo Ohazulike – Marketing., Dr. T.U Okafor – Science Education., Dr. Cecilia Okoli – Statistics., Dr. Odilichukwu Okoli – Mathematics., Dr. Kenechukwu Onuorah – Accountancy., and Dr. Chinyelu Umeaku – Microbiology
Similarly, a total of Twelve (12) Academic Staff were promoted to the ranks of Reader/Associate Professor. Those on the list include; Dr. Grace Ifeoma Akabuike – English., Dr. Chukwuemeka Elekalachi – Physics., Dr. F. N. Mbuba – Public Administration., Dr. Stella Nwobu – Music., Dr. C. F. Okafor – Science Education., Dr. Choice Okaforcha – Educational Management., Dr. Charles Okonkwo – Psychology., Dr. Anthonia Okoye – Business Education., Dr. U. N. Okpalaibekwe – Public Administration., Dr. Ifeoma Oragwu – Pure and Industrial Chemistry., and Dr. Rosary Ujumadu – Mathematics
In attendance at the meeting was the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh ably represented by Barr. Maxwell Udechukwu, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Greg Nwakoby, the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Prof. M.O. Ananti & Prof. Osita Chiaghanam, the Registrar, Sir. Chris U. Obi, the Ag Bursar, Mr. Nath Udezo, the Ag Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Uche Enweani, the University’s Internal Council Members, Deans of Faculties, and Directors of Units.
~ Dr. Harrison Madubueze
Public Relations Officer, COOU!
27th July 2023.