Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Clarifies Senate Meeting Purpose
A scheduled Senate meeting at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, on Wednesday 8 is not intended for the election of the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution.
Controversy and power struggles have arisen within the university concerning the impending retirement of the current Vice Chancellor, Prof Charles Esimone, in June.
Various petitions have been sent to the federal government regarding alleged attempts by certain individuals to impose themselves in the upcoming vacancy.
In a press release, Dr Emmanuel Ojukwu, Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor for Public Relations & Special Duties, dispelled rumors circulating among prospective Vice Chancellor candidates that the outgoing VC, Prof Charles Esimone, had convened the Senate solely to choose his successor.
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