Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, recently appointed Prof Ngozi Osareren of the Guidance and Counseling at the University of Lagos, as a member of a nine-member Visitation Panel to Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), one of the most prestigious institutions in Abia State.
The panel is tasked with reviewing the records and structures of ABSU from 2019 to 2023, and making recommendations that will restore the university to its rightful place as a centre of excellence in university education in the country and beyond.
Members of the panel were chosen carefully, based on their professional experience and competence in the field of education.
Other members of the panel include, Prof. Steve Okorodudu (Chairman), Prof. Rose Nwabueze, Prof (Mrs.) Abiola Awosika-Fapetu and Dr. Sonny Ajala (SAN).
The rest are Prof. Nnenna Oyidie Okeh, Mr. Emmanuel Okpechi (FCA) and Dr. Confidence Ogbonna. Mr. Dodoh Okafor is to serve as secretary of the Panel
While inaugurating the Panel, the governor urged all the stakeholders of ABSU, including the management, staff, students, alumni, and the general public, to cooperate with the Panel and provide them with the necessary information and support.
The Panel has 90 days to complete its assignment and submit its report to the government.
Governor Otti revealed that he is committed to ensuring that ABSU regains its glory as a model for excellence in research and innovation. “This is in line with our vision of resetting Abia to become the number one State in the country. For us, what goes on in our university must represent the excellence of our aspiration,” he stated.
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