By Okechukwu Onuegbu
The Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Aambra State, Prof. Bernard Odoh, on Friday, appealed for a peaceful resolution of the crisis rocking the institution since his appointment as chief shepherd.
Odoh whose appointment since October 29, 2024 has continued to generate crisis, at a press conference held in Awka, Anambra State capital, urged members of the institution to join hands with him in taking the university to greater heights.
The Vice Chancellor, who spoke through the Personal Assistant for Media and Publicity Mr. Charles Otu, argued that the university's interests over personal gains should be prioritised as Prof. Odoh's personality, academic credentials, and remarkable achievements were not in doubt.
"The race for the seventh substantive Vice Chancellor was concluded on October 29, 2024, with Prof. Odoh emerging on top with 90 points. A National Industrial Court in Awka validated the Governing Council's scoring templates, and the Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe-led Governing Council ensured fair hearing, responding to the Medical and Dental Council Association of Nigeria's concerns.
"Prof. Odoh boasts an impressive academic background, having obtained his Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences in 1999, Master of Science in Applied Geophysics, and Doctorate in Applied Geophysics from NAU in 2008. He also served as a visiting Professor of Geophysics at Federal University Gusau in 2014 and became a full Professor of Applied Geophysics in 2015," Otu stated.