UNIZIK VC, Prof Ugochukwu Anyaehie
By PAMELA EBOH, Awka
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK or NAU), Awka over the weekend announced the appointment of Prof Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie as its new substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective November 19, 2025.
The announcement was contained in a press release from the Office of the Head, Information & Public Relations at UNIZIK, on November 16, 2025.
The appointment of Anyaehie was approved by the university’s Governing Council for a single tenure of five years.
Anyaehie, a renowned Professor of Physiology and Clinical Measurements who was appointed by the Pro-chancellor and Chairman, Barr. Monsur Kukoyi Olugbenga will be taking over from Professor (Dame) Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi, who has been serving as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
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