Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), becoming the first indigenous academic to assume the prestigious role in the university’s 64-year history.
The appointment of Prof. Ortuanya was confirmed in an official press release by the institution’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, who described the selection process as transparent and merit-based.
“The Management of the University of Nigeria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, a distinguished Professor of Law, as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University,” the statement read. It further stated that the Governing Council, under the leadership of its Chairman, Engr. Kayode Ojo, ratified Ortuanya’s appointment on Sunday.
Prof. Ortuanya’s career spans several decades of academic excellence and public service. He previously held the position of Associate Dean at the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and currently serves as a Professor of Law at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). He is also recognized as a visiting scholar at the prestigious Loyola University Chicago School of Law in the United States.
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The announcement has sparked celebration across academic circles and within the Igbo community, as Ortuanya’s appointment marks a significant milestone in the university’s history. Many have hailed the move as a long-overdue recognition of local academic leadership and a new chapter for the institution, which has produced some of Nigeria’s most prominent intellectuals and leaders since its founding in 1960.
With his extensive background in law, scholarship, and university administration, stakeholders are hopeful that Prof. Ortuanya will lead UNN into a new era of innovation, research excellence, and global relevance.
His appointment is already trending on social media, with students, alumni, and educational enthusiasts applauding the university’s decision to prioritize merit, inclusion, and homegrown excellence.
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