Prof Akanwa Emerges First Female VC of MOUAU
BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Appoints 7th Vice-Chancellor — First Female in History History has been made at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)! The Governing Council has announced the appointment of Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of the University — and the first woman ever to hold the position. The announcement was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Comrade Fidelis Chukwunweike Edeh, following the Council’s 95th meeting where the Selection Panel’s report was reviewed and approved. Prof. Akanwa, a distinguished Professor of Educational Measurement and Evaluation, currently serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development). She will officially assume office on March 1, 2026, succeeding the 6th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe. Her journey with MOUAU began in 2010 when she joined as an Associate Professor from Abia State University, Uturu. By 2014, she had risen t...