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
Onyechi Vows to Advance Educational Reforms as She Joins Nigerian Academy of Education
Cyril Ogar
Professor Kay Onyechi, a Professor of Guidance and Counseling at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has pledged to intensify efforts toward educational reform following her induction into the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE).
Onyechi, a former Commissioner for Education in Anambra State, described the recognition as a motivation to deepen her contributions to national development through research, mentorship, and advocacy for inclusive learning.
“This honour inspires me to do more. I’m already considering setting up a foundation to support indigent students with school materials, accommodation, and access to quality education,” she said.
The renowned educationist, who served under the administration of former Governor Peter Obi, said her long-standing passion for education stems from its role in capacity building and social transformation. She noted that her years in academia and public service have strengthened her resolve to promote equitable learning opportunities for all Nigerian children.
According to her, the recognition by the NAE is not merely a personal milestone but a call to greater service in advancing educational reforms and mentoring the next generation of scholars.
Meanwhile, President of the Academy, Professor Kabiru Isyaku, used the occasion of the NAE’s 40th Anniversary celebration and induction of 38 new academics to call for the declaration of a state of emergency in the nation’s education sector.
Isyaku stressed the need for an urgent review of the National Policy on Education, last revised over a decade ago. He said the review should address critical issues such as the constitutional status of education, funding, curriculum relevance, evaluation, and certification.
He decried the high number of unqualified personnel teaching in schools while many trained teachers remain unemployed, adding that the situation undermines professionalism and weakens quality.
“It is discouraging to see schools filled with non-teachers while qualified educators are jobless. Quality assurance and supervisory agencies must enforce standards to ensure only qualified personnel are employed,” he said.
Isyaku also urged the Federal Government to constitute governing boards and councils for parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Education, noting that their absence hinders effective policy implementation and accountability.
The Nigerian Academy of Education, established four decades ago, is the apex professional body for distinguished educationists in the country. It comprises eminent scholars and administrators, including former ministers, vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, and directors of education.
The Academy’s mission is to advise on policies that enhance educational quality at all levels, conduct research on emerging issues, and promote excellence in teaching, learning, and administration.
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