By David Onwuchekwa
The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaechie has expressed his preparedness to bring the higher institution to national and global positive perspective.
Prof Anyaechie gave the assurance at UNIZIK on Tuesday in a press conference after the announcement of his appointment.
He further assured that the narrative that presents the institution in a bad light when googled would be changed to restore the lost glory of the UNIZIK.
“When you google, you won’t see any pleasant news about UNIZIK, we will change the trajectory.
In the next three or four weeks we will begin with commissioning of projects. We will invite relevant stakeholders from America and other places. The alumni are here ready to help us.
“I learnt there is no medical center for the students at Okofia campus, Nnewi. By February we will be able to commission something there. We’re here to make things better.
“But we cannot do that without peace. I will provide the environment so that you can always say it’s a pleasure having me, “the VC said.
UNIZIK, Awka announced the appointment of Professor Anyaehie as its new substantive Vice Chancellor.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Njelita Louis, Professor Anyaehie will officially assume office on November 19, 2025. He is set to take over from Professor (Dame) Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi, who has been serving in an acting capacity.
The statement reads in part:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie as its new substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective November 19, 2025.
The Governing Council of the University has approved his appointment for a single, non-renewable term of five years. He was appointed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Barrister Monsur Kukoyi Olugbenga, on November 16, 2025.
Professor Anyaehie, a distinguished scholar of Physiology and Clinical Measurements, is expected to bring his academic experience and leadership expertise to the advancement of the institution.
He succeeds Professor Arinze-Umobi, who has been at the helm in an acting capacity prior to the new appointment.
