Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has appointed popular human rights activist, Professor Chidi Odinkalu as the Pro-Chancellor and chairman of Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State.
A release by the Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr Christian Aburime listed other members of the council to include wife of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Amb Bianca Ojukwu.
The release by Aburime said: “The new Council, assembled with a focus on excellence, integrity and strategic leadership, will provide guidance and oversight for the continued growth and development of the state-owned university.
“The members of the new Council include the following: Professor Chidi Odinkalu (Pro-Chancellor/Chairman), while the members are: Chief (Mrs) Ifeoma Ekwueme, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
Others are: Chief Christopher Ndubuisi and HRH Oranu Chris Chidume.”
Ikengaonline reports that the duo of Odinkalu and Bianca were Chairman and Secretary of the Truth, Justice and Peace Commission that investigated the insecurity in Anambra and the South-East.
