Soludo Inaugurates 8th Governing Council of COOU

On [date not specified], Anambra State Governor Prof. Charles Soludo inaugurated the 8th governing council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) in Awka.

During the inauguration, Soludo acknowledged the gravity of the appointments and the pivotal moment for the institution. He tasked the newly appointed members with the rigorous mandate of reforming the university to achieve academic excellence.

Soludo expressed particular concern regarding the integrity of the recent academic recruitment process and noted that the previous council had remained dormant. He conveyed full confidence in the new leadership, which is chaired by Prof.

Peter Onwualu, the Pro-Chancellor. Onwualu stated that the council intends to position COOU among the top three state universities in Nigeria, addressing the broader issues of weak institutions in the country.

The council comprises distinguished professionals and academic leaders, including various deputy vice-chancellors and other members committed to enhancing the university's reputation.