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By Nweze Anaga,
Abakaliki
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as the new Vice Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU).
This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the university.
Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the state university.
Also appointed are Prof. Ike Elechi Ogba as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, and Prof. Michael Ajanwachukwu as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration.
Others are Mrs Ugochinyere Mba Uka, Registrar; Mrs Roseline Nwuzor, Bursar; and Mrs Victoria Nwali, Librarian.
The governor announced the appointments after a church service at the Government House Chapel.
The governor also recalled four commissioners and the Executive Secretary of the State Primary HealthCare Development Agency who were suspended last November.
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They are Commissioners for Health Dr. Moses Ekuma; Water Resources, Hon. Chinedum Nkah; Housing, Engr. Francis Ori and Local Government, Hon Uchenna Igwe..
On the recent Killings at Amegu Nkalaha community, the governor disclosed that the preliminary investigation by Security Agencies showed the dastard act was perpetrated by some criminal elements from the community and not herdsmen as alleged earlier, describing it as unfortunate.
He also warned contractors handling government projects to ensure speedy execution or face the wrath of the government.
Meanwhile, the newly appointed principal officers were sworn- in on Tuesday February 11, 2025.
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