Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke, has officially assumed duty as the Substantive Registrar of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Monday, August 18, 2025. In a brief handover ceremony held at the Registrar’s office, Dr. Okeke took over from Mr. Victor Modebelu (Immediate Past Acting Registrar).
Dr. Okeke was born on May 31, 1978. She obtained her First School Living Certificate from Okpoko Community Primary V School Umbrella Nursery and Primary School, Lagos in 1990, and her West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) certificate from Hope Bay College, Lagos in 1995. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Government/Public Administration from Abia State University, Uturu, in 1999. Dr. Okeke furthered her studies, obtaining an MPA from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in 2006 and a Ph.D. in Public Administration (Public Policy Analysis) from the same institution in 2018.
Dr. Okeke began her career at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in 2002 as an Administrative Assistant. She rose through the ranks, serving in various capacities, including Administrative Officer, Assistant Registrar, Senior Assistant Registrar, Principal Assistant Registrar, and Faculty Administrative Officer. In July 2019, she was promoted to Deputy Registrar, working in various units until her current appointment as Registrar on August 15, 2025.
Dr. Okeke hails from Igbo Ukwu in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State. She is married and the marriage is blessed with four children.
Dr. Okeke is a member of several professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (Fellow), Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria (Fellow), and Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (Fellow).
Dr. Okeke has attended several trainings, workshops, and conferences, and has received several awards, including the Vice-Chancellor’s commendation and the UN-POLAC Mother Theresa Heart of Gold Award in 2022.
As a scholar, Dr. Okeke has published several articles in different journals to her credit including Learned Journals.
Her contributions to the university community is enormous and we wish Dr. Okeke success in her new role as Registrar of the great citadel of learning, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.