From Fred Ezeh, Abuja

An indigene of Ebonyi State, Prof. Uduma Orji Uduma, has emerged the new Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

He was said to have defeated 30 other applicants who had indicated interest in the VC position, and he’s expected to take over from the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, whose five-year tenure will end on 11th February, 2026.

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Isah Yuguda, told journalists at a press conference, in Abuja, on Friday, that the selection process followed all the laid down processes, hence the less cases of rancour from other applicants.

He confirmed that the new Vice-Chancellor is a competent academic who has proven himself in different ways. “Prof. Uduma O. Uduma is a Professor of Philosophy and Logic as well as a Barrister-at- Law.

“Born on 30th January, 1966, he obtained his first degree from the University of Calabar (UniCal) graduating as the best student in his faculty, and thereafter obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy from the University of Lagos.

“He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007, and over the cause of his career, he has held several academic and administrative positions notably, Head of Department, Director of General Studies, Director of Academic Planning, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the National Open University of Nigeria.

“He has served as Study Centre Director, at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where he increased student enrolment from 496 to over 2,000. He has a strong research visibility as respected Google Scholar.

“The University looks forward to Professor Uduma’s leadership and vision as he assumes office on 11th February, 2026. We are confident that his expertise and experience will drive the university’s continued growth and success going forward.”

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