Tinubu Names New Rector for Anambra Federal Polytechnic.

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Awuzie as the substantive rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. This appointment takes effect immediately for a five-year term, as confirmed by a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo.

Dr. Awuzie’s selection followed a competitive process conducted by the institution’s governing council, chaired by Senator Dr. Barnabas Gemade, where she emerged as the top candidate. Before her appointment, Awuzie was a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also the Director in Charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund Projects at the Polytechnic.

According to the statement, “Dr. Awuzie is a globally recognised scholar with an extensive portfolio of research and publications. Her fellowships with the Chemical Society of Nigeria, the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, and the Institute of Corporate Administration underline her expertise in science and sustainability.”

The statement further highlighted her achievements, saying, “As part of an expert team organised by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), she notably played a pivotal role in draughting the Renewable Energy Technology curriculum for Nigerian Polytechnics, currently in use.”

Dr. Awuzie has held several leadership positions, including Head, Department of Renewable Energy Research and Development, Director of Petroleum, Coal, and Renewable Energy Research Unit, and Director, International Higher Education Academic Organisations. She also previously served as Coordinator, Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET).

Another statement from her office noted, “Her training on Management of Higher Education Institute in Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI) Israel has also positioned her well for the onerous task ahead.”

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