The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has described the appointment of Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha as substantive Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, (COOU) Igbariam by Governor Chukwuma Soludo as meritorious, deserving and expected.
Felicitating Prof. Omenugha on her appointment, Rt. Hon. Udeze maintained that the erudite Professor of Mass Communication has distinguished herself as a renowned academic and administrator who has garnered enough experience and has also made significant impact towards the advancement of education in the State and beyond.
The Speaker who recollected the giant strides achieved by Prof. Omenugha in the education sector during her time as Commissioner for education, commended her for initiating digital education in both primary and secondary schools in the State as well as the enforcement of posting of teachers to their various communities of origin among other milestones.
While thanking Governor Soludo for recognizing merit through the appointment of Prof. Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, the Speaker extolled the Vice Chancellor for the wonderful transformation she has recorded in the University while her acting appointment lasted.
The State number one lawmaker, Udeze enjoined the staff of the University to accord Prof.Omenugha the necessary support to enable her maximize her administrative and academic potentials for the growth and development of the Institution.
Angel Network News (ANN) recalls that
Governor Soludo officially confirmed the appointment of Prof. Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State on Wednesday August 6th 2025 at a ceremony held at the Light House in Awka.
