By Uzoma Akobundu
Prof. Charles Igwe of the Department of Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, has emerged the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Prof Igwe replaces Prof. Benjamin Ozumba whose tenure has come to an end.
From left: DVC UNEC, Prof Edith Nwosu; Emeritus Professor C.C Nwosu; Emeritus Professor Oluikpe; the Registrar, Barr. Chris Igbokwe; The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Benjamin Ozumba; The Inaugural lecturer and DVC Admin, Prof, Charles Igwe; Wife of Inaugural lecturer, Dr Ngozi Igwe; DVC Academic, Prof. James Ogbonna; University Librarian, Prof Chinwe Ezeani
He emerged on Thursday during the contest for the 15th Vice Chancellor of the UNN that saw other dons participating in the race.
Prof. Igwe jostled for the position with 64 other professors, and emerged the best after a thorough screening constituted by the UNN Governing Council.
Confirming the development to Vanguard, the Deputy Registrar of the Governing Council, Charles Ebizie, said that Prof. James Ogbonna came second while Prof. Cyprain Onyeji took the third position.
He described the processes that produced Igwe as free and fair.
A representative of the Federal Ministry of Education in the Council, Ozordi Nwokoye said: “The UNN Council of Senate constituted a selection team and, following due process, Prof. Charles Igwe emerged the best and he was duly appointed.”
Asked how he feels over his appointment, Prof. Igwe exclaimed: “I am so happy, my God has done it again.”
Until his appointment as the new VC, he was the Deputy Vice Chancellor, DVC, Administration.