UNN VC appointment a victory for merit, competence – Prof. Victor Nnam

…Ex-Enugu Commissioner Hails Governor Mbah for Supporting Excellence in Education

By Chinedu Adonu

Enugu – Renowned academic and former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, Professor Victor Nnam, has described the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as the 16th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as a triumph for merit, competence, and academic integrity.

In a statement to journalists in Enugu, Prof. Nnam, a respected scholar in Surveying and Geoinformatics, congratulated Prof. Ortuanya and praised his appointment as well-deserved and timely.

“I warmly congratulate Professor Ortuanya on his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of our premier university, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His emergence is not only merited but also timely. He is a man of immense academic pedigree, leadership experience, and vision,” Nnam stated.

Highlighting the new Vice Chancellor’s track record, Prof. Nnam noted Ortuanya’s long-standing commitment to educational development, intellectual excellence, and institutional advancement. He also acknowledged Ortuanya’s unrelenting service in academia and public administration, including his recent role as Secretary to the Enugu State Government.

Commending Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Mbah, for fostering an environment that promotes merit and academic growth, Nnam said, “Governor Mbah’s consistent support for education and merit-based appointments is highly commendable. The state’s development is closely tied to the strength of our academic institutions, and I believe Professor Ortuanya will take UNN to greater heights.”

Prof. Nnam, who has dedicated years to mentoring students without financial compensation, expressed confidence in Ortuanya’s ability to restore the university’s global academic reputation while promoting staff and student welfare.

He called on all stakeholders — including staff, students, alumni, and the academic community — to rally behind the new Vice Chancellor and support his vision for inclusive growth and excellence at the University of Nigeria.

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