Abia State University Gets New Vice-Chancellor

Abia State University, Uturu, has appointed Professor Amadike Ugbogu as its new Vice-Chancellor.

This was contained in a statement issued by the university on Saturday, titled “Appointment of the 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu,” and signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu.

The statement read, “Following the recommendation of the Abia State University Governing Council, at its 161st Regular Meeting, held on Thursday, 29th October, 2026, the Governor and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Professor Amadike Ugbogu, a Professor of Biochemistry, as the 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu.”

The appointment, the statement said, takes effect from November 1, 2026. ABUREPORT