Odoh’s Appointment as VC Will Bring ‘Rapid Growth, Innovation’ to UNIZIK- Chief Ifeanyi Odii

Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, the Chairman of Orient Global Group and a member of the Board of Nnamdi Azikiwe university Business School has expressed confidence that the appointment of Professor Bernard Odoh as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the University will usher in progress in innovation in the institution.

In a congratulatory message personally signed by Chief Odii, he noted that it was historic that Prof. Odoh as the first alumnus of university is now in the saddle of leadership of the university.

Chief Odii, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ebonyi State was the governorship of the PDP in the 2023 general elections when Prof Odoh was also the governorship flag-bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii

In his message of congratulations, Chief Odii assured that “As a Board Member of the University’s Business School, who has the institution’s interest at heart, I am confident that his tenure will mark a period of rapid growth, innovation, and progress for our beloved university, enhancing its prestige on a national and global scale.”

He also praised Prof. Odoh noting that, “This historic achievement by the professor of geophysics, as the first alumnus to rise to this esteemed position, reflects both his academic excellence and unwavering commitment to advancing science, education, and research.”