By Israel Mbam
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has said the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke, Prof. Elechi Ogba and Prof Michael Ajanwachukwu as new Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellors of Ebonyi State University respectively was through the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University.
Recall that the Governor had in one of the State functions pleaded with other clans to allow an Ezza man become the Vice chancellor of the State owned university. The Governor at the event, also advised stakeholders of Ezza Clan to work with the Governing Council of the institution to pick the best among all the applicants from the clan.
The Governor acting on the recommendation, on Sunday 9th February, 2025 approved the appointment of Prof. Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of the State University, EBSU.
Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the 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 will 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.
They are, Commissioners for Health Dr. Moses Ekuma; Water Resources, Hon. Chinedum Nkah; Housing, Engr. Francis Ori and Local Government, Hon Uchenna Igwe. This he said were to give them second chance, and following interventions from major stakeholders of the State.
On the recent Killings at Amegu Nkalaha Community the Governor disclosed that the preliminary investigation by Security Agencies showed the dastard act was perpetrated by some criminal elements from the community and not herdsmen as alleged earlier, describing it as unfortunate.
He warned contractors handling Government projects to ensure speedy execution or face the wrath of the Government.