Ojukwu Varsity VC bows out *Says he's fulfilled

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By Madu Obi

The outgoing Vice Chancellor of the Anambra State- owned Chukwumemeka Odomegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Professor Greg Nwakoby, has described his five-year tenure as a period marked with sense of fulfillment, saying that he was happy leaving the institution better than he met it.

Nwakoby spoke during a celebration to mark his five years in office and unveiling of a book titled “Greg Nwakoby: The Journey of a Legacy of Enduring Transformation 2018-2023”, held at the Igbariam campus of the university.

He said: “I am happy that I turned COOU to projects site. Look at the gigantic buildings around the University campus. Under my leadership, the University attracted many well -equipped learning centres to emerge among the best Universities in Nigeria.

"I am highly fulfilled and happy for this honorary celebration organized by my friends, associates and the University management at large."

The VC, who also thanked everyone who contributed to the success of his administration, said he bore no grudge against anyone, assuring that after leaving office, he would continue to contribute his quarter to sustain growth and development of the institution.

The Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences in the university, Professor Kingsley Nwozor, observed that under the five years leadership of Prof Nwakoby, the number of professors in the University rose from 35 to 200.

Describing Nwakoby's five years rule as a monumental advancement for the institution, Nwozor noted that the VC would be leaving the institution far better than he met it, especially in the area of infrastructure, welfare, discipline, integrity, transparency and accountability.

In their separate goodwill messages, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Professor Mathias Añanti and his Academic counterpart, Professor Osita Chiaghanam said the transformation and incredible progress brought by Professor Nwakoby have made Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University to standout as one of the best tertiary institutions in Nigeria and prayed God to elevate him to a bigger position.

The one-hundred-and-six page book mirrored the Vice Chancellor's breakthroughs, beginning from his early life, to become a professor and then through the five years of his tenure in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.