Ebonyi Gov. Appoints New EBSU VC, Recalls Suspended Commissioners
Onyekachi Nnabu
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of the State University, EBSU.
This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University.
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Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the State University.
Also appointed are Prof. Ike Elechi Ogba as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, and Prof. Michael Ajanwachukwu as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration.
Others are Mrs Ugochinyere Mba Uka , Registrar; Mrs Roseline Nwuzor, Bursar and Mrs Victoria Nwali, Librarian.
The Governor who announced the appointments shortly after a church service at the Government House Chapel, said the newly appointed principal officers would be sworn- in on Tuesday 11th February, 2025
The Governor also recalled four commissioners and the Executive Secretary of the State Primary HealthCare Development Agency who were suspended last November.
He warned contractors handling Government projects to ensure speedy execution or face the wrath of the Government.
They are: Commissioners for Health Dr. Moses Ekuma; Water Resources, Hon. Chinedum Nkah; Housing, Engr. Francis Ori and Local Government, Hon Uchenna Igwe.
On the recent Killings at Amegu Nkalaha Community the Governor disclosed that the preliminary investigation by Security Agencies showed that the dastard act was perpetrated by some criminal elements from the community and not herdsmen as alleged.
