Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi Appointed New Acting VC of UNIZIK

Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi Appointed New Acting VC of UNIZIK

The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed the appointment of Professor Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.

In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry stated that the appointment followed due process as stipulated in the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2003, through Senate nomination and approval by the Governing Council.

Prof. Arinze-Umobi is to assume duties effective May 19, 2025, and will oversee the day-to-day running of the university for a maximum of six months or until a substantive Vice-Chancellor is appointed.

The Ministry expressed confidence in her leadership and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, merit, and institutional autonomy in Nigerian universities.