Category: Press

FULL TEXT OF PROF. JOSEPH I. IKECHEBELU’s SPEECH AT THE HANDOVER CEREMONY TO PROF. CAROL ARINZE-UMOBI AS ACTING VICE-CHANCELLOR OF UNIZIK ON MONDAY, 19TH MAY, 2025.
Protocol 1. This is a special moment for me and the New Acting Vice Chancellor – Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi, as God in His wisdom has allowed us to repeat this handover in a different setting. Our story regarding this university Read More

Prof. Ikechebelu Hands Over to Prof. Arinze-Umobi as Acting Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK
In a ceremony marked by warmth and collegiality, Professor Joseph I. Ikechebelu has formally handed over leadership to Professor Carol Arinze-Umobi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The brief handover event was held today, Monday 19th May Read More

PRESS RELEASE: THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY APPOINTS PROFESSOR CAROL ARINZE-UMOBI AS ACTING VICE-CHANCELLOR
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has appointed Professor Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi as Acting Vice-Chancellor following the end of tenure of Professor Joseph I. Ikechebelu. In a letter signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Read More

UNIZIK Begins Full Digitization of Students and Staff Records
The administration of Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has officially launched the digitization of students and staff records following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FamilySearch International, a nonprofit organization, on Read More

President Tinubu Commissions Emeka Anyaoku Institute at UNIZIK in Historic Visit
History was made on Thursday, May 8, 2025, as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, paid a landmark visit to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka to commission the newly completed Read More


IFITE-OGWARI COMMUNITY COMMENDS UNIZIK MANAGEMENT
Following the recent visit by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu, to the Ifite-Ogwari community, the site of the permanent location of the Faculty of Agriculture, the community has sent a letter commending the university for its openness, willingness, Read More

Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu Scores High in Public Performance Rating as Acting Vice-Chancellor
A public opinion poll conducted via the University’s official Facebook page has revealed overwhelming support for the leadership of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Joseph I. Ikechebelu. (link to the poll:https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12Jzj1PrsEf/?mibextid=wwXIfr) Appointed on November 20, 2024, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Read More