Nigeria, Nov. 16 -- Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie has emerged as the 7th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

The appointment was announced on Sunday, following its approval by the university's Governing Council for a single tenure of five years.

The appointment is effective from November 19, 2025.

Professor Anyaehie, a renowned professor of Physiology and Clinical Measurements, was appointed by the Pro-chancellor and Chairman, Barr. Monsur Kukoyi Olugbenga.

He will take over from Professor Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi, who has been serving as the Acting Vice-Chancellor.

Speaking immediately after he was announced, Prof Anyaehie expressed delight at the appointment, noting that he had always wa...