The Michael & Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) has announced the appointment of Prof. Anthony Kila as its new Pro-Chancellor, marking a significant step in the institution’s ongoing mission to deliver quality education and promote leadership development in Nigeria.

The appointment, announced in August, in a letter signed by the university’s Visitor, Dr Cecilia Ibru, and Registrar, Dr T. Kolo, authorised the nomination of Kila, a distinguished international jurist, political economist, and Jean Monnet Professor, to serve as the university’s new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.

The appointment introduces a highly respected academic, strategic thinker, and esteemed public intellectual who brings with him decades of extensive experience across education, governance, and international development.

His new role places the well-known public analyst at the helm of the university’s strategic planning and policy development efforts, ensuring that his expertise will significantly contribute to the institution’s growth and outward-facing initiatives.

Reacting to the appointment, Prof. Kila expressed his gratitude to the Governing Council and expressed his commitment to working with the Vice Chancellor, academic community, and stakeholders to enhance the reputation of MCIU as a centre of academic excellence and innovation. He said: “Education is the most enduring and sustainable investment one can make for the future.

“At MCIU, we have the honour and responsibility of shaping the next generation of leaders — individuals who will drive positive transformation, not only within Nigeria but across the world.”