Anambra State Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Prof Chidi Odinkalu as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, Igbariam, Anambra State.
Odinkalu, a former chairman of the Nigerian Human Rights Commission, is a highly regarded scholar.
Mr Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo’s Press Secretary, in a statement disclosed that Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu is among the council’s other members.
The statement by Aburime said: “The new council, assembled with a focus on excellence, integrity and strategic leadership, will provide guidance and oversight for the continued growth and development of the state-owned university.
“The members of the new Council include the following: Professor Chidi Odinkalu (Pro-Chancellor/Chairman), while the members are Chief (Mrs) Ifeoma Ekwueme, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Chief Christopher Ndubuisi and HRH Oranu Chris Chidume.”