Thursday, August 28, 2025
  • Who’sWho Africa AWARDS
  • About Time Africa Magazine
  • Contact Us
Time Africa Magazine
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • WHO’SWHO AWARDS
  • News
  • World News
    • US
    • UAE
    • Europe
    • UK
    • Israel-Hamas
    • Russia-Ukraine
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Column
  • Interviews
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
Time Africa Magazine
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • WHO’SWHO AWARDS
  • News
  • World News
    • US
    • UAE
    • Europe
    • UK
    • Israel-Hamas
    • Russia-Ukraine
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Column
  • Interviews
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
Time Africa Magazine
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • WHO’SWHO AWARDS
  • News
  • Magazine
  • World News

Home » News » Panic, Confusion As UNIZIK Management Reverses Vice-Chancellor’s Removal By Council

Panic, Confusion As UNIZIK Management Reverses Vice-Chancellor’s Removal By Council

July 22, 2024
in News
0
544
SHARES
4.5k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

There is an air of confusion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, following a contentious decision regarding the removal of its acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ikechebelu.

On Saturday, the university’s Governing Council announced the dismissal of Professor Ikechebelu through a letter signed by Gregory Mbadiwe, the pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the council. This letter also declared the appointment of Professor Carol Arinze-Umobi as the new acting vice-chancellor. The decision to remove Professor Ikechebelu was made without providing a reason, despite his relatively recent appointment in early June, following the end of Professor Charles Esimone’s term on June 3.

In response, the university management released a statement later that same day disputing the validity of the dismissal. Acting Registrar Samuel Ufor claimed that the governing council’s meeting had ended in a stalemate, and that the letter from Mr. Mbadiwe did not reflect the consensus of the council. Mr. Ufor contended that the letter was incorrectly attributed to the University Senate, which had not yet convened. The Senate was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 24, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the council’s letter.

University spokesperson Emmanuel Ojukwu countered the registrar’s assertions on Sunday, arguing that Professor Ikechebelu had never been formally appointed as acting vice-chancellor. Ojukwu explained that, in accordance with federal guidelines, the previous vice-chancellor had temporarily handed over to Ikechebelu, who was the most senior deputy vice-chancellor at the time, pending formal ratification by the governing council. However, the council decided to appoint Professor Arinze-Umobi as acting vice-chancellor instead of ratifying Ikechebelu, to ensure fairness in the upcoming vice-chancellorship election, given that Ikechebelu had expressed interest in the position.

Ojukwu further refuted claims of internal objections to the council’s decision, accusing the registrar of issuing partisan statements that do not reflect the university’s official stance. He emphasized that the registrar, as secretary of both the Senate and the council, should not have issued such statements without proper authority.

The National University Commission (NUC) had previously instructed outgoing vice-chancellors to hand over to their most senior deputy until a governing council could appoint an acting vice-chancellor. This directive aimed to ensure a smooth transition and maintain impartiality in the selection of new vice-chancellors.

ReadAlso

Sacked UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor Dares President Tinubu Over Dismissal

UNIZIK: Details of ‘coup’ that removed Ikechebelu as Acting VC

The situation at Nnamdi Azikiwe University remains unresolved, with conflicting statements from various officials adding to the uncertainty surrounding the vice-chancellor’s role. The upcoming Senate meeting on July 24 may provide further clarity and resolve the ongoing dispute.

ADVERTISEMENT
Tags: UNIZIK
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

AU 6TH Mid-Year Meeting: ECOWAS Chairman Highlights Achievements. Challenges

Next Post

Court Dismisses Abacha’s N500m Suit Against FG

You MayAlso Like

News

Delta State at 34: A Beacon of Progress and Promise, says Rector Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi Uku

August 27, 2025
News

Passenger train derails in Nigeria, 6 passengers injured

August 26, 2025
News

Stolen Soil, Land Grabbing: Mburubu Community Sends SOS to Enugu Govt

August 26, 2025
News

Gov Mbah Charges Civil Servants to Embrace e-Governance in Enugu

August 25, 2025
News

Hundreds continue to flee central Malian town after jihadist attack

August 25, 2025
News

Ex-DRC President Kabila Faces Death Penalty for Treason, War Crimes

August 24, 2025
Next Post

Court Dismisses Abacha's N500m Suit Against FG

COMTOA Taskforce Monitoring Team Asaba apprehends motorcycle thief

Discussion about this post

Inside the Battle for Ownership of Madonna University

NYSC Member Shares Harrowing Experience with Anambra Vigilantes

Stolen Soil, Land Grabbing: Mburubu Community Sends SOS to Enugu Govt

Enugu Ministry of Science and Tech Commences e-Government Capacity Building

New discovery at site of Jesus resurrection corroborates the Bible

Tinubu’s Minister, Uche Nnaji Faces Fire Over Alleged Non-Performance In Science, Technology Sector Amid Defection Plan

  • British government apologizes to Peter Obi, as hired impostors, master manipulators on rampage abroad

    1240 shares
    Share 496 Tweet 310
  • Maids trafficked and sold to wealthy Saudis on black market

    1066 shares
    Share 426 Tweet 267
  • Flight Attendant Sees Late Husband On Plane

    971 shares
    Share 388 Tweet 243
  • ‘Céline Dion Dead 2023’: Singer killed By Internet Death Hoax

    904 shares
    Share 361 Tweet 226
  • Crisis echoes, fears grow in Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu State

    735 shares
    Share 294 Tweet 184
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

British government apologizes to Peter Obi, as hired impostors, master manipulators on rampage abroad

April 13, 2023

Maids trafficked and sold to wealthy Saudis on black market

December 27, 2022
Flight Attendant Sees Late Husband On Plane

Flight Attendant Sees Late Husband On Plane

September 22, 2023
‘Céline Dion Dead 2023’: Singer killed By Internet Death Hoax

‘Céline Dion Dead 2023’: Singer killed By Internet Death Hoax

March 21, 2023
Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu, wife of Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra state

NIGERIA: No, wife of Biafran warlord, Bianca Ojukwu lied – Ebele Obiano:

0

SOUTH AFRICA: TO LEAVE OR NOT TO LEAVE?

0
kelechi iheanacho

TOP SCORER: IHEANACHA

0
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

WHAT CAN’TBE TAKEN AWAY FROM JONATHAN

0

Prince Harry to return to UK on third anniversary of Queen’s death

August 28, 2025

Delta at 34: Reflecting Progress and Purpose Under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

August 28, 2025

Inside the Battle for Ownership of Madonna University

August 28, 2025

Abia At 34: Rising From The Ashes, Marching Boldly Into A Glorious Future

August 27, 2025

ABOUT US

Time Africa Magazine

TIME AFRICA MAGAZINE is an African Magazine with a culture of excellence; a magazine without peer. Nearly a third of its readers hold advanced degrees and include novelists, … READ MORE >>

SECTIONS

  • Aviation
  • Column
  • Crime
  • Europe
  • Featured
  • Gallery
  • Health
  • Interviews
  • Israel-Hamas
  • Lifestyle
  • Magazine
  • Middle-East
  • News
  • Politics
  • Press Release
  • Russia-Ukraine
  • Science
  • Special Report
  • Sports
  • TV/Radio
  • UAE
  • UK
  • US
  • World News

Useful Links

  • AllAfrica
  • Channel Africa
  • El Khabar
  • The Guardian
  • Cairo Live
  • Le Republicain
  • Magazine: 9771144975608
  • Subscribe to TIME AFRICA biweekly news magazine

    Enjoy handpicked stories from around African continent,
    delivered anywhere in the world

    Subscribe

    • About Time Africa Magazine
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • WHO’SWHO AWARDS

    © 2025 Time Africa Magazine - All Right Reserved. Time Africa is a trademark of Times Associates, registered in the U.S, & Nigeria. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • WHO’SWHO AWARDS
    • Politics
    • Column
    • Interviews
    • Gallery
    • Lifestyle
    • Special Report
    • Sports
    • TV/Radio
    • Aviation
    • Health
    • Science
    • World News

    © 2025 Time Africa Magazine - All Right Reserved. Time Africa is a trademark of Times Associates, registered in the U.S, & Nigeria. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service.

    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.