ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY PROMOTES 17 PROFESSORS AND 24 READERS

Abia State University (ABSU) has announced the promotion of 41 senior academic staff members following the approval of the Governing Council at its 160th Regular Meeting.

The promotions, which include 17 Professors and 24 Readers, were approved after the Council considered reports from External Assessors and recommendations from the Appointments and Promotions Committee (Academic).

According to the university management, the promotions reflect ABSU's continued commitment to academic excellence, staff development, and rewarding outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and community service.

17 Academics Promoted to Professor

The newly promoted Professors are:

1. Prof. Emmanuel C. Ibezim – International Law
2. Prof. Uche Lotanna Chika – Haematology
3. Prof. Chidi E. Osuagwu – History and International Relations
4. Prof. (Mrs.) Uloma Onuoha Chidiebere – Education Curriculum
5. Prof. Anthony Ikechukwu Obike – Industrial Chemistry
6. Prof. Chikaodiri E. Odoemelam – Constitutional Law
7. Prof. Cyprian Alozie – Political Science
8. Prof. Samuel K. Ibenne – Library and Information Science
9. Prof. (Mrs.) Chidi I. Nosiri – Biochemistry
10. Prof. (Mrs.) Edith Ngozi Onukawa – Linguistics
11. Prof. Victor Uchechukwu Nkemdirim – Geography
12. Prof. Steve A. Amaramiro – Constitutional Law
13. Prof. (Mrs.) Chizoba I. Okpara – Environmental Law
14. Prof. (Mrs.) Chinwendu Nwizu – English Literature
15. Prof. Innocent Eneogwe – Architecture
16. Prof. Innocent Paschal Ihechu – Mass Communication
17. Prof. Michael A. Chigbo – History and International Relations

24 Academics Elevated to Reader

The following academics were promoted to the rank of Reader:

1. Dr. Juliana Olukemi Ayeni – Education Technology
2. Dr. Ogbuokiri Nkeiruka Patience – Education Counselling
3. Dr. Catherine Chika Igbokwe – Home Economics
4. Dr. Okoroafor Bosede Oluwakemi – Education Measurement
5. Dr. Akubugwo Ijeoma Ginikanwa – Education Curriculum
6. Dr. Samuel Nnamdi Marcus – Economics
7. Dr. Marcellinus Okafor Nkpozi – Medicine
8. Dr. (Mrs.) Fidelia Duru – Sociology
9. Dr. Iheonu Allens – Political Science
10. Dr. Ogbuagu Onyebuchi Emmanuel – Pharmacology
11. Dr. Chidiuto Victoria Nwankwo – Estate Management
12. Dr. Julie Iroabuchi Owanta – Microbiology
13. Dr. Ikonne Ogadinma – Sociology
14. Dr. Griffen Siji Fagbohunmi – Computer Engineering
15. Dr. Ulu Eke Uduma – Sociology
16. Dr. (Mrs.) Ijeoma Mercy Amaugo – Sociology
17. Dr. Ibe Ukariwe Ibe – Surgery
18. Dr. Emmanuel Maduabuchi – Obstetrics
19. Dr. Odikwa Ndubuisi Henry – Computer Science
20. Dr. Peter Chinyere Uruakpa – Banking and Finance
21. Dr. Clement Chimezie Igbokwe – History and International Relations
22. Dr. Chinenye Eberechi Uchegbu – Electrical Engineering
23. Dr. Okey John Onoh – Banking and Finance
24. Dr. (Mrs.) Mbanaso Eberechukwu L. – Physiology

Commitment to Academic Excellence

The latest promotions highlight Abia State University's dedication to recognizing academic excellence and encouraging scholarly achievements among its staff. The university noted that the exercise aligns with its vision of maintaining high academic standards and strengthening its position as one of Nigeria's leading institutions of higher learning.

Members of the university community have congratulated the newly promoted Professors and Readers, describing the achievement as a reward for years of dedication, research, mentorship, and service to the institution.

Congratulations to all the newly promoted Professors and Readers of Abia State University.