The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe College, Awka, led by the Professional-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe has appointed Professor Benard Ifeanyi Odoh because the seventh substantive Vice Chancellor of the College.
Odoh, a Professor of Geophysics, is of the Division of Utilized Geophysics, College of Bodily Sciences of the College.
Saying the appointment on Tuesday after a range course of and interview of the 18 candidates for the place, Mbadiwe disclosed that Odoh clinched the first place from the pool of the candidates for the job based mostly on his evidence-based vital expertise in College Educating, Analysis and Administration.
Mbadiwe whereas handing over the appointment letter to Odoh mentioned: “This appointment is in accordance with the provisions of Part 4 of First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe Act CAP 139,LFN 2004 as amended by the Universities (Miscellaneous) (Provisions) (Amended ) Act 2007.
“Your Appointment is for a interval of 5 years, efficient Tuesday, twenty ninth October 2024. The phrases and situations of your appointment are as permitted by the Federal Authorities for all Federal Universities.”
In a quick acceptance speech, Prof Odoh thanked members of the Governing Council and the Vice Chancellor’s Choice Crew for locating him worthy for the necessary project.
He promised to not allow them to down and to additionally work day and evening to enhance the college in all sides.
“I’m the primary alumni of this college to be appointed to this place. I’ve my first, second and third levels right here so I perceive our challenges.
“Let me guarantee each considered one of us, I do know there are prejudices and issues however you will decide me by performances not on rumour. I’ll serve you nicely and our college will make progress,” he mentioned.
Odoh, 49 years outdated, hails from Ezza North LGA of Ebonyi State, and was Secretary to Ebonyi State Authorities through the administration of Engr. David Umahi.
