UNIZIK Appoints The Sun Correspondent Attah as Director of Public Relations
Mr. Aloysius Emeka Attah
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has appointed Mr. Aloysius Emeka Attah, Anambra State Correspondent of The Sun, as Director of Information and Public Relations.
The Council also approved the appointment of other key officers. The decisions were ratified at its 21st Emergency Meeting held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the University’s Council Chambers, following what officials described as a rigorous, merit-based selection process.
Other appointees are: Prof. Jacintha Ukamaka Eze, University Librarian; Dr. Jane Ezeonu, Director of Medical Services; Engr. Obinna Ibe, Director of Works Services; Mr. Akuma Paschal I., Director of Procurement; Engr. Lawrence Ezeokafor, Director of Physical Planning; and Mr. Collins Obi, Chief Safety Officer.
All appointments take effect from April 17, 2026, and are for a single five-year tenure.
Presenting the appointment letters, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Monsur Olugbenga Kukoyi, charged the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them through diligence, integrity, and dedicated service.
He urged them to uphold the university’s core values and serve as worthy ambassadors of the institution.
Kukoyi also commended the Visitor to the University, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, for their efforts to revitalise the education sector and promote research, funding, and institutional advancement.
Speaking on behalf of the appointees, Attah thanked the Governing Council, the Vice-Chancellor, and members of the selection panel for what he described as a transparent, merit-driven exercise devoid of sectional or ethnic bias.
He pledged that the new officers would not only meet but exceed expectations in repositioning the university as a globally respected centre of learning.
The appointment letters were signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke.
The university said the appointments are expected to strengthen its administrative structure and enhance service delivery in line with its mandate and vision.
