The Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Professor Uduma Uduma as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.

The announcement was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Isah Yuguda, during a press conference in Abuja on Friday.

Professor Uduma, who hails from Ebonyi State, emerged as the new Vice-Chancellor after defeating 29 other contenders.

His appointment takes effect from February 11, 2026, following the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olufemi Peters.

A Professor of Philosophy and Logic as well as a Barrister-at-Law, Uduma previously served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at NOUN.

Yuguda described Uduma as an accomplished scholar with strong research visibility and a well-respected presence on Google Scholar.
“The University looks forward to Professor Uduma’s leadership and vision as he assumes office on February 11, 2026. We are confident that his expertise and experience will drive the University’s continued growth and success,” Yuguda stated.