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 new principal officers by the university’s Governing Council.

His appointment was announced on Saturday in a statement signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, and took immediate effect on November 1, 2026.

At the same meeting, the Council approved 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 immediate effect, that of the Bursar will become effective from the date he assumes duty.

The Council also 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 significant leadership development at the university as Ugbogu begins his tenure with new principal officers expected to work alongside him in managing the institution’s academic and administrative affairs.

Congratulating Ugbogu on his appointment, Governor Otti charged him to address the challenges facing the university, improve its academic standards and work towards making ABSU one of the leading universities in Nigeria and Africa.

The governor also expressed confidence in the new Vice Chancellor’s ability to contribute to the institution’s growth and development.

As he assumes office, Ugbogu is expected to work closely with the Governing Council, Senate, management, staff and students to advance the university’s academic and administrative objectives.

The university community looks forward to a successful tenure and a new phase of academic and institutional development under his leadership.