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New VC of NOUN, Prof. Uduma O. Uduma
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the appointment of Professor Uduma O. Uduma as its new Vice-Chancellor, effective February 11, 2026.
The appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the current vice-chancellor on the same date.
A statement signed by the institution’s Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Governing Council, Mallam Isa Yuguda, noted that the appointment was made on the board’s recommendation and approval.
Uduma is a Professor of Philosophy and Logic and a Barrister-at-Law called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007.
“Professor Uduma O. Uduma is a professor of philosophy and logic as well as a barrister-at-law.
“Born on 30 January 1966, he obtained his first degree from the University of Calabar, graduating as the best student in his faculty, and thereafter obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy from the University of Lagos.
“Over the course of his career, he has held several academic and administrative positions, including Head of Department, Director of General Studies, Director of Academic Planning, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the National Open University of Nigeria,” it said.
It added that he has served as study centre director at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where he increased student enrolment from 496 to over 2,000.
“He has a strong research visibility as respected Google Scholar,” the statement said.
The university expressed confidence in Uduma’s leadership and vision, adding that it looks forward to his assumption of office on February 11, 2026.
“The university looks forward to Professor Uduma’s leadership and vision as he assumes office on February 11, 2026. We are confident that his expertise and experience will drive the university’s continued growth and success going forward,” it noted.
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