Education
Prof Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie Takes Charge At The Helms Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka As The 8th Substantive Vice Chancellor
By Jim Isilebo
From it’s inception in 1991,the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka have had in its headship the services of seven substantive Vice Chancellors, alongside having some others on acting capacity.
With the recent emergence of Professor Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, as its next Vice Chancellor after a thorough and diligent recruitment process, comes a well tested academic and administrator to move the University to its next enviable level.
Born on 16th November 1971,Prof Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, a renowned Academic, Researcher, Medical doctor, Physiologist, and Public Health specialist of many years standing, is an eminent professor of Medicine, who ascended to full professorship over twelve years ago at the age of 41years.
Professor Anyaehie have served as a member of governing council of two universities, and has been a permanent member of University of Nigeria Nsukka Senate for over ten years, where he distinguished himself in service as Head of department on many occasions, Director of Research and Publication, and immediate past Deputy Provost of it’s College of Medicine.
Prof Anyaehie, who have also served as external examiner for many medical schools, as well the prestigious West African Postgraduate Medical College, have supervised over forty Post graduate students with four of his Supervisees now full professors.
In addition to his well enriched professional pedigree, Anyaehie was the pioneer Provost of College of Medicine at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
He has also had a veritable level of exposure as Visiting Scholar at Medical University Graz, Austria and also Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.
Prof Anyaehie, is the “141st Inaugural Lecturer” of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and is credited with over fifty publications in peer reviewed journals. He is bestowed with a massive administrative experience spanning across international, national and private-owned Universities.
Outside the academia, Anyaehie’s experience spans across his invaluable services with numerous international donor agencies, national agencies and also the Nigerian National Assembly.
He has also been the Lead Consultant on health development, strategic planning, and health policy development for all tiers of government in Nigeria, as well as Imo state University, Abia state University and Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
Prof Anyaehie is a member of several professional bodies which includes;
(1) Society of Gynecologists & Obstetricians of Nigeria(SOGON).
(2) American Society of Reproductive Medicine(ASRM).
(3) International College of Surgeons(ICS).
(4) World Association of Medical Editors(WAME).
(5) Council of Science Editors(CSE).
(6) Physiological Society of Nigeria.
In other extra curricular activities the erudite Professor was also the pioneer chairman of the University of Nigeria College of Medicine Cooperative Society and Provincial President of Christian Men’s Fellowship, covering over twelve dioceses of Church of Nigeria(Enugu Province),National Executive member of Federal Government College Okigwe and also global coordinator of Abia state University Medical Alumni Association.
At the community level, Prof Anyaehie who is married with children, and an awesome team player widely resourcesful in solving multi-faceted problems in organisations, continues to provide leadership as President of Nkwerre Aborigines Union, Enugu chapter.
Congratulations Prof, for a well deserved recognition and appointment.
Education
Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access
Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global
Cyril Ogar
Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.
Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.
The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.
Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.
He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”
In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.
The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”
“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.
Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.
Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.
“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”
General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.
She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.
Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.
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