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, GCFR, Prof. Ikechebelu came into office with a clear agenda to transform the institution through his BLESSeD Vision — Beautify UNIZIK, Light Up UNIZIK, Excellent UNIZIK, Safe UNIZIK, Secured UNIZIK, and Digitize UNIZIK.
This philosophy became the cornerstone of his administration’s efforts to promote institutional excellence.
The online poll, conducted from April 19 to 21, 2025, had members of the University community — including staff, students, alumni, and friends of the University assess his performance in four categories: Excellent, Very Good, Fair, and Poor.
Out of 1,304 votes cast, 73% (955 votes) rated Prof. Ikechebelu’s performance as Excellent, while 14% (185 votes) rated it as Very Good. Only 8% (107 votes) and 4% (57 votes) gave ratings of Fair and Poor, respectively.
The results underscore widespread approval of Prof. Ikechebelu’s leadership style, reforms, and developmental strides within a relatively short period. Many observers see the poll outcome as a strong endorsement of its vision and administrative approach.