The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Joseph Ikechebelu has been relieved of his appointment, following the university governing council decision.
This was disclosed in a letter made available to journalists on Saturday.
So far, reason for the sack of the former acting vice-chancellor remains unknown.
The letter which was signed by the pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the council, Gregory Mbadiwe announced the appointment of Carol Arinze-Umobi, a female professor, as the new acting vice-chancellor in place of the sacked Ikechebelu.
According to the letter, Mrs. Arinze-Umobi’s new appointment takes effect from Monday, 22 July 2024.
Chairperson of the university governing council said the appointment, which is for six months, is in line with the provisions of Section 4 of the First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Act CAP 139, LFN 2004 as amended by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amended) Act 2007.
The letter addressed to Mrs Arinze-Umobi, reads in part: “The terms and conditions of your appointment are as approved by the federal government for all federal universities.
“We have full confidence in your ability to lead our esteemed institution during this period and wish you great success.”
The chairperson of the University Governing Council, Mbadiwe, responded to noted that a copy of the appointment letter has been forwarded to the country’s Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, who will then inform President Bola Tinubu.
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