Ebonyi State Governor, Rt Hon Francis Nwifuru has approved the appointment of a professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of the State University , EBSU.
The Governor who announced the appointments shortly after a church service at the Government House Chapel, said this followed the recommendations of the Governing Council 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 Nwali, Librarian.
The newly appointed principal officers will be sworn- in on Tuesday 11th February, 2025
The Governor also announced the recalling of four commissioners and the Executive Secretary of the State Primary HealthCare Development Agency who were suspended last November.
They include: Commissioners for Health Dr. Moses Ekuma; Water Resources, Hon. Chinedum Nkah; Housing, Engr. Francis Ori and Local Government, Hon Uchenna Igwe.
He however warned contractors handling Government projects to ensure speedy execution or face the wrath of the Government.
Speaking 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.
