UNN Governing Council Appoints Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya As  16th Vice-Chancellor

Posted on August 4, 2025
The Management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, a distinguished Professor of Law, as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University.
According to Inya Agha Egwu, Ag. Public Relations Officer, UNN, his appointment was ratified on Sunday by the Governing Council of the University, following a transparent and merit-based selection process chaired by Engr. Kayode Ojo, Chairman of the Governing Council.
Professor Ortuanya brings with him a wealth of academic and administrative experience. He previously served as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and is a  Professor of Law at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). He is also a visiting scholar at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
In addition to his academic credentials, Professor Ortuanya has held several key public service positions, including Secretary to the Enugu State Government and Commissioner for Education in Enugu State.
His deep understanding of university governance, policy, and law, as well as his extensive leadership experience, will  significantly advance the mission and vision of Nigeria’s premier university over the next five years.
The University Community congratulates Professor Ortuanya on his appointment and looks forward to a new era of academic excellence and transformational leadership.

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