Otti Appoints Ugbogu ABSU Vice-Chancellor, Assumes Office November 1

Professor Amadike Ugbogu, the newly appointed 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Professor Amadike Ugbogu as the 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu.

Ugbogu, a Professor of Biochemistry, is expected to assume office on Sunday, November 1, 2026, following the approval of his appointment by the governor, who is also the Visitor to the university.

The appointment followed a recommendation by the university’s Governing Council at its 161st regular meeting held on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

The announcement was contained in a press release dated October 31, 2026, and signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu.

According to the statement, Otti approved Ugbogu’s appointment after the council’s recommendation.

The release read: “Following the recommendation of the Abia State University Governing Council, at its 161st Regular Meeting, held on Thursday, 29th October, 2026, the Governor and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Amadike Ugbogu, a Professor of Biochemistry, as the 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu.
“The appointment takes effect from 1st November, 2026.”
Ugbogu’s appointment makes him the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the state-owned university.

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