Nigeria, March 4 -- Despite the directive from the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the Admiralty University, Ibuzor, Delta State, has issued a letter of appointment to Christopher Ogbogbo, a professor of African History, as the vice-chancellor of the university.

In a memo dated 3 March and signed by the Deputy Registrar, Establishment, Gideon Orhewere, the university upheld Mr Ogbogbo's appointment. It directed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor to stand in pending Mr Ogbogbo's assumption of office.

"The Governing Council, at its 2nd Extra Ordinary meeting held on 26 and 28 February 2025 considered the report of the Joint Selection Board and appointed Christopher Ogbogbo, a professor, as the substantive vice chancellor of the university," ...