FIC Report (Enugu State) – The Governing Council of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, has announced the appointment of former Secretary to Enugu state Government, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, as its 16th Vice Chancellor.
The University’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, who disclosed this in a press release, said the appointment was made after a transparent, painstaking and thorough process led by the University’s Chairman of the Governing Council, Engr. Kayode Ojo.
“The Management of the University of Nigeria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, a distinguished Professor of Law, as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University.
“His appointment was ratified on Sunday by the Governing Council of the University, following a transparent and merit-based selection process chaired by Engr. Kayode Ojo, Chairman of the Governing Council,” Egwu disclosed.
Egwu pointed out that Professor Ortuanya would bring with him a wealth of academic and administrative experience because he previously served as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and is a Professor of Law at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).
“He is also a visiting scholar at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
“In addition to his academic credentials, Professor Ortuanya has held several key public service positions, including Secretary to the Enugu State Government and Commissioner for Education in Enugu State.
“His deep understanding of university governance, policy, and law, as well as his extensive leadership experience, will significantly advance the mission and vision of Nigeria’s premier university over the next five years.
“The University Community congratulates Professor Ortuanya on his appointment and looks forward to a new era of academic excellence and transformational leadership,” Egwu said.
Signed
Bonaventure Ngwu,
HOC, FIC Enugu
(06-08-2025).
