{"id":8932,"date":"2025-10-14T10:17:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=8932"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:17:39","slug":"noun-appoints-professor-uduma-oji-uduma-as-new-vice-chancellor-effective-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/noun-appoints-professor-uduma-oji-uduma-as-new-vice-chancellor-effective-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NOUN Appoints Professor Uduma Oji Uduma as New Vice-Chancellor, Effective February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The National Open University of Nigeria Announces Leadership Transition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has officially named <strong>Professor Uduma Oji Uduma<\/strong> as its next Vice-Chancellor. His appointment takes effect on <strong>February 11, 2026<\/strong>, immediately after the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This major decision was ratified by the <strong>University\u2019s Governing Council<\/strong> after a careful review and approval of recommendations from the <strong>Board of the institution<\/strong>. The move signifies NOUN\u2019s continued commitment to strengthening academic leadership and consolidating its position as Nigeria\u2019s leading open and distance learning institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Professor Uduma Oji Uduma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Uduma Oji Uduma, a distinguished scholar and legal professional, is a <strong>Professor of Philosophy and Logic<\/strong> and also a <strong>Barrister-at-Law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born on <strong>January 30, 1966<\/strong>, he obtained his <strong>first degree in Philosophy from the University of Calabar<\/strong>, where he graduated as the <strong>best student in his faculty<\/strong>. He later earned a <strong>Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<\/strong> in Philosophy from the <strong>University of Lagos<\/strong> and was <strong>called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007<\/strong>, a rare combination that reflects his intellectual breadth and versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Seasoned Administrator and Academic Leader<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Professor Uduma has made significant contributions to NOUN\u2019s growth and academic excellence. He has served in various capacities including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Head of Department<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Director of General Studies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Director of Academic Planning<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, during his tenure as <strong>Study Centre Director at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State<\/strong>, student enrolment surged from <strong>496 to over 2,000<\/strong>, showcasing his strong leadership and strategic planning skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His research output has also been widely acknowledged for its scholarly depth and societal relevance, with a strong <strong>academic footprint on Google Scholar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead: A New Era for NOUN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Professor Uduma prepares to officially assume office in <strong>February 2026<\/strong>, the NOUN community and education stakeholders are optimistic about his leadership. 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