By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Management of Chukwumemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State, has established a Research Management Office (RMO) to enhance research activities.

A press release by the University's Public Relations Officer, Dr. Harrison Madubueze, on Sunday the RMO will replace the Centre for Research Development, and Innovation (CRD&I) Office of the University.

According to Madubueze, the research center came as a result of the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Kate Azuka, Omenugha, recognition of the importance of research.

He said that the Center will be overseen by the following 16-man Research Management Team:

Prof. J.C. Ifemeje – Director

Dr. JohnBosco Egbueri – Associate Director

Dr. Chukwunonso S. Ekesiobi – Associate Director

Prof. Ngozi Ikechebelu – Head, Collaboration & Linkages

Dr. Uju Muogbo – Associate Head, Collaboration & Linkages

Dr. Lawrence Uche Okoye – Member, Collaboration & Linkages

Dr. Ikechukwu Emmanuel Asika – Member, Collaboration & Linkages

Dr. Odira Okeke – Member, Collaboration & Linkages

Prof. Johnpaul Iloh – Head, Intellectual Property & Patents

Prof. Uchechukwu Vincent Okpala – Associate Head, Intellectual Property & Patents.

Dr. Ruth Afunwa – Member, Intellectual Property & Patents

Dr. Izuchukwu Ifedi – Member, Intellectual Property & Patents

Dr. Ikenna Ibe – Legal

Rev. Fr. Justin Ileka – Legal

Dr. Chinelo Iyama – Account/Finance

Dr. Ifeyinwa Obi – Account/Finance.

While saying that the Committee will be inaugurated on Wednesday, 21st February 2024, at 10:30 am in the Senate Chambers, Igbariam Campus, the statement added: “The Acting Vice Chancellor requests the presence of the Members of the University Management Committee, the University Professors Forum, Deans of Faculties, and Directors of Units at the inauguration ceremony.

“All members of the university academic community, including postgraduate students across various departments, are also invited.”