The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the reappointment of Professor Joseph Ikechebelu as the new acting vice-chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU).
Ikechebelu’s reappointment as the new vice-chancellor of the university was announced in a letter on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Nasir Sani-Gwarzo.
“Sequel to the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR vide letter Ref: PRES/84/EDU/10 dated 18th November, 2024 nullifying the appointment of Prof. Benard Ifeanyi Odoh as the 7th substantive vice chancellor of the university who was illegally appointed by the dissolved 10th Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, I am pleased to convey the approval of the Honourable Minister to reinstate you as the acting vice chancellor of the university with immediate effect,” Sani-Gwarzo said in the letter.
“Consequently, you are directed to take charge of the administration of the university.”
