Governor Soludo Confirms Prof. Kate Omenugha as Substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has officially confirmed the appointment of Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), signaling a new era of visionary leadership for the institution.
The appointment was formally conveyed during a presentation ceremony held at the Light House, Awka, where the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, handed over the official letter of confirmation to Professor Omenugha.
According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, the decision to confirm Professor Omenugha followed a rigorous selection process and reflects her outstanding performance during her tenure as Acting Vice Chancellor. Under her interim leadership, COOU witnessed remarkable transformation, improved academic governance, and innovative initiatives that repositioned the university for greater excellence.
Governor Soludo, in his remarks, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to raising the standard of education across the state, adding that merit and competence will remain the benchmarks for appointments in Anambra’s institutions of higher learning.
He expressed confidence in Professor Omenugha’s capacity to drive forward the university’s vision and foster sustainable academic growth, describing her as a “seasoned scholar and transformational leader” whose appointment aligns with the broader educational reform agenda of the state.
Professor Omenugha, a respected academic with vast experience in university administration and education policy, previously served as Commissioner for Education in Anambra State. During her acting as Vice Chancellor, she earned the respect of staff, students, and stakeholders for her transparent leadership and commitment to institutional development.
Her confirmation as the first female substantive Vice Chancellor of COOU has been widely applauded by the university community and education stakeholders across the state, who believe her tenure will usher in an era of accelerated progress and global competitiveness for the institution.
Governor Soludo, while congratulating Professor Omenugha, assured her of the full support of the state government and called on the university community to rally behind her to ensure continued academic excellence and innovation at COOU.
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