Gov Nwifuru Appoints New VC For EBSU
Gov Nwifuru Appoints New VC For EBSU
… Recalls Suspended Commissioners
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of the State University, EBSU.
Governor Nwifuru made the announcement during Sunday Mass at the Government House Chapel stressing that the new VC alongside other principal officers of the tertiary institution would be sworn in on Tuesday, 11th February, 2025.
The appointment of the Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the State University, Awoke followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University.
Also appointed were Prof. Ike Elechi Ogba as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, and Prof. Michael Ajanwachukwu as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration.
Others include; Mrs Ugochinyere Mba Uka, Registrar; Mrs Roseline Nwuzor, Bursar, and Mrs Victoria Nwali, Librarian.
The Governor also recalled four commissioners and the Executive Secretary of the State Primary HealthCare Development Agency who were suspended November, 2024.
They are, Commissioners for Health Dr. Moses Ekuma; Water Resources, Hon. Chinedum Nkah; Housing, Engr. Francis Ori and Local Government, Hon Uchenna Igwe.
On the recent Killings at Amegu Nkalaha Community the Governor disclosed that the preliminary investigation by Security Agencies showed that the dastardly act was perpetrated by some criminal elements from the community and not herdsmen as alleged earlier, describing it as unfortunate.
Meanwhile, the Governor warned contractors handling Government projects to ensure speedy execution or face the wrath of the Government.
