UNN gets new governing council, promises transformation

The newly elected Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), yesterday, announced its readiness to embark on a transformative journey to shape the institution’s future.

The university, under the leadership of the Pro-Chancellor, General Ike Nwachukwu, and the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, concluded its governing council elections.

In a statement, Prof. Ifeanyichukwu Abada of the Department of Political Science commended the university leadership for its meticulous planning and execution of the elections, which were widely praised as free, fair, and credible.

The Senate representatives in the Governing Council are Prof. Ejim Emmanuel Chukwudi; Prof. Idika Kalu Idika; Prof. Attahmah Anthony and Prof Agwu Ekwe Agwu.He noted that the stakeholders, including academic staff, non-teaching staff, alumni and the wider university community. acknowledged the administration’s dedication to democratic principles.

He said: “The election underscores the faith of the university’s academic body in its capacity to lead and contribute meaningfully to governance. The Congregation elections affirmed the importance of inclusivity by featuring both teaching and non-teaching staff.

“Temple Onwukwe was elected as the Congregation Representative for Non-Teaching Staff, recognised for his unwavering dedication to the institution. Prof. Onyishi Ike was elected as the Congregation Representative for Teaching Staff, reflecting his peers’ trust in his vision and leadership.”

He said the newly elected Governing Council representatives face the significant responsibility of driving policies and initiatives that will propel UNN to greater heights.