Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU).
This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University.
Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics of the State University.
He hails from Ameka in Ezza South LGA and was the pioneer Director of Works and Study Programme of the University.
Also appointed are Prof. Ike Elechi Ogba as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, and Prof. Michael Ajanwachukwu as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration.
Others are Mrs Ugochinyere Mba Uka, Registrar; Mrs Roseline Nwuzor, Bursar; and Mrs Victoria Nwalli, Librarian.
The Governor who announced the appointments shortly after a church service at the Government House Chapel, said the newly appointed principal officers will be sworn-in on Tuesday 11th February, 2025.
The Governor also recalled four commissioners and the Executive Secretary of the State Primary HealthCare Development Agency who were suspended last November.
They are: Commissioners for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma; Water Resources, Chinedum Nkah; Housing, Francis Orie; and Local Government, Uchenna Igwe.
On the recent killings at Amegu Nkalaha Community the Governor disclosed that the preliminary investigation by Security Agencies showed the dastard act was perpetrated by some criminal elements from the community and not herdsmen as alleged earlier, describing it as unfortunate.
He warned contractors handling Government projects to ensure speedy execution or face the wrath of the Government.
