Victor Ezeja
The Senate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has ratified the appointment of the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, as the Vice-Chancellor of the institution in acting capacity.
This was announced after a special meeting of the UNIZIK Senate held on Monday, 3rd June, 2024, at the University’s auditorium.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelProf. Ikechebelu’s appointment followed the expiration of Professor Charles Esimone’s tenure on Monday.
Esimone, a Professor of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, had been the Vice Chancellor since 2019.
Professor Ikechebelu’s appointment was in line with a directive from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to all outgoing Vice-Chancellors to nominate a Deputy Vice-Chancellor, as recommended by their Senate, to temporarily oversee the office pending when a substantive Vice-Chancellor is appointed.
According to his profile on UNIZIK’s website, Ikechebelu is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the University since 2008. He has trained over 300 medical doctors He is a member of several professional organisations, including International College of Surgeons, World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology, American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
Ikechebelu is the Chairman of Faculty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of West African College of Surgeons (WACS) since 2019 and serve as the Chief Examiner to all its Primary, Membership and Fellowship examinations for doctors specialising in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
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