From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
A renowned academic and former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, Prof Victor Nnam, has congratulated Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya on his appointment as the 16th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), describing the development as victory for merit, competence, and dedication to academic excellence.
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Speaking to journalists in Enugu on Saturday, Prof. Nnam, a distinguished scholar in Surveying and Geoinformatics, said Ortuanya’s emergence was both well deserved and timely.
“I warmly congratulate Professor Ortuanya on his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of our premier university, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His emergence is not only merited but also timely. He is a man of immense academic pedigree, leadership experience and vision,” he said.
Nnam, who has spent years teaching and mentoring students without financial compensation, commended the new VC for his long-standing commitment to education, intellectual growth, and institutional development.
He also praised Governor Peter Mbah for fostering an environment that rewards academic excellence and for backing capable individuals from the state.
“Governor Mbah’s consistent support for education and merit-based appointments is highly commendable. The state’s development is closely tied to the strength of our academic institutions, and I believe Professor Ortuanya will take UNN to greater heights,” he added.
Before his new role, Professor Ortuanya held various academic and administrative positions, including serving as Secretary to the Enugu State Government.
Expressing confidence in his leadership, Prof. Nnam said the new Vice Chancellor would “foster inclusive growth, restore UNN’s global academic standing, and prioritize student and staff welfare.”
He urged all stakeholders, staff, students, alumni, and the wider academic community, to rally behind Ortuanya to ensure a successful tenure.
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