UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor Vacancy: Governing Council Opens Application for New Leader
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has officially announced that the position of Vice-Chancellor will become vacant on November 19, 2025. The council has now opened applications for qualified professors to take up the prestigious role.
This declaration, backed by the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Act, is more than a routine announcement. It marks the beginning of a competitive process that will determine who will steer the affairs of one of Nigeria’s foremost federal universities for the next five years.
About Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
Founded in 1980 as the Anambra State University of Technology and later taken over by the Federal Government in 1992, UNIZIK has grown into a leading Nigerian university.
The institution’s vision is to rank among top global universities, while its mission centers on teaching, research, and community service that address real-life societal challenges. Its motto, Discipline, Self-Reliance, and Excellence, reflects the values it upholds.
Role of the Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor serves as the chief executive and academic officer of the university. Beyond the title, the VC is responsible for:
- Chairing the Senate and being a member of the Governing Council
- Safeguarding university policies, finances, and properties
- Overseeing academic programmes and ensuring student discipline
- Promoting good governance, fairness, and order within the university
This role combines both intellectual leadership and administrative responsibility.
Requirements for Candidates
The Governing Council has outlined strict criteria for interested candidates. Applicants must:
- Hold a good first degree, master’s, and PhD in a relevant field
- Be a professor with at least nine years of experience in a recognized university
- Demonstrate strong academic leadership through publications and teaching
- Possess sound ICT skills relevant for modern academic administration
- Be courageous, fair, humane, and respected worldwide for integrity
- Be able to unite the university community above ethnic, religious, or sectional interests
- Be physically and mentally fit, not older than 65 at the date of assumption, and capable of completing a full five-year term
In essence, the position demands a professor of character, intellect, and vision.
Service Conditions
- Appointment is for a single term of five years with no renewal.
- Salary and benefits are comparable to other federal universities, subject to council approval.
How to Apply for UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor Position
Applicants are required to submit 25 copies of the following:
- Application letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), including personal data, academic qualifications, publications, awards, and administrative experience.
- A Vision and Mission statement for the university (maximum of 1,000 words).
- Names and addresses of three referees, who must send confidential reports directly to the Registrar.
- Where applicable, a letter of consent for candidates nominated by the search team.
Applications must be enclosed in sealed envelopes clearly marked “POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR” at the top left-hand corner. Completed applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Deadline: Six weeks from the date of this advert, by 4:00 pm.
Final Note
The search for a new Vice-Chancellor is not just about filling a vacant seat. It is about choosing the right leader who will inspire, innovate, and guide UNIZIK into the future.
With the gates now open, the race has officially begun — and the next chapter of Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s story rests on this decision.
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