Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Amadike Ugbogu as the 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu.
The appointment, which takes effect from November 1, 2026, follows the recommendation of the university’s Governing Council at its 161st Regular Meeting held on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
The approval was announced in an official press release dated October 31, 2026, issued by the Governing Council of Abia State University.
Professor Ugbogu, a distinguished academic and Professor of Biochemistry, will assume leadership of the institution as its ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor, succeeding the university’s previous administration.
The appointment reflects the outcome of the university’s established governance and leadership selection process, with the Governing Council recommending his appointment for the Governor’s approval in his capacity as the Visitor to the institution.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, Ph.D., signed the official announcement.
As he prepares to take over the university’s leadership from November 1, expectations will be high for the new Vice-Chancellor to strengthen academic excellence, improve institutional administration, promote research and innovation, and further enhance the university’s reputation as a leading centre of higher learning in Abia State and Nigeria.
His appointment marks a new chapter in the administration of Abia State University, with stakeholders expected to look forward to renewed progress in teaching, research, infrastructure and overall institutional development.
