23/04/2026
PRESS STATEMENT
AMAKA
NWERE NGABASI
BU NKE ANYI
GOVERNOR SOLUDO APPOINTS PROFESSOR PETER ONWUALU AS CHAIRMAN/PRO-CHANCELLOR, OTHERS AS MEMBERS OF GOVERNING COUNCIL FOR CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM*
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a professor of Agricultural Engineering and current VC of African University of Science and Technology, Abuja; and also a former DG/CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, as the Chairman/Pro-Chancellor of the Governing Council for Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam.
As a distinguished engineer and award-winning administrator who has contributed extensively to the development of Agricultural and Materials Engineering in Nigeria, Professor Onwualu brings to his new role as Chairman/Pro-Chancellor a vast wealth of experience and expertise that cut across fields. His exceptional leadership qualities have seen him hold critical positions related to diverse reputable institutions which include as Visiting Professor at the National Universities Commission and Co-Centre Leader, World Bank-funded Pan African Materials Institute, among others. Besides, Professor Onwualu has authored over 200 publications and 10 patents, received awards from over 70 organisations, and is a fellow of 12 scientific and professional bodies.
The Governor, who is the Visitor to the Anambra State-owned university, also appointed other members of the Governing Council as follows:
1. Chief Christopher NDUBUISI
2. HRH Igwe Chidiume ORANU
3. Prof. Josephat O. OGBUAGU
4. AIG (Rtd.) Sir Chris EZIKE
The new Governing Council members are expected to bring their combined wealth of diverse valued experiences to bear on the vision and governance of the university for greater academic excellence.
Signed:
*Christian Aburime*
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
April 21, 2026
