ABSU Welcomes New VC, Appoints Principal Officers

Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has welcomed its new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amadike Ugbogu, following his appointment by Governor Alex Otti, alongside the approval of recent principal officers by the college’s Governing Council.

His appointment was introduced on Saturday in a press release signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, and took instant impact on November 1, 2026.

At the identical assembly, the Council authorized the appointments of Mr Chinyere C. Oriaku as Registrar, Mr Emeremadu Mark Amaefule as Bursar and Professor Samuel Ibenne as University Librarian.

While the appointments of the Registrar and University Librarian took instant impact, that of the Bursar will turn into efficient from the date he assumes responsibility.

The Council additionally directed that the positions of Director of Physical Planning, Director of Works and Services, Director of Medical Services and Chief Security Officer be re-advertised for consideration.

The appointments mark a major management growth on the college as Ugbogu begins his tenure with new principal officers anticipated to work alongside him in managing the establishment’s tutorial and administrative affairs.

Congratulating Ugbogu on his appointment, Governor Otti charged him to deal with the challenges dealing with the college, enhance its tutorial requirements and work in the direction of making ABSU one of many main universities in Nigeria and Africa.

The governor additionally expressed confidence within the new Vice Chancellor’s potential to contribute to the establishment’s development and growth.

As he assumes workplace, Ugbogu is predicted to work intently with the Governing Council, Senate, administration, employees and college students to advance the college’s tutorial and administrative goals.

The college neighborhood appears ahead to a profitable tenure and a brand new section of educational and institutional growth underneath his management.