The Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Uduma Uduma as the new vice-chancellor of the institution.

The Pro-Chancellor/chairman of the Governing Council, Isa Yuguda, said this while briefing journalists on Friday after the council’s meeting.

Mr Yuguda said that the appointment would take effect from February 11, 2026, when the tenure of the current VC, Olufemi Peters, would expire.

“The Board’s recommendation was considered and approved by the Governing Council.

“The University looks forward to Professor Uduma’s leadership and vision as he assumes office on February 11, 2026.

“We are confident that his expertise and experience will drive the university’s continued growth and success going forward,” Mr Yuguda said.

Mr Uduma is a Professor of Philosophy and Logic, as well as a Barrister-at-Law.

Mr Uduma was born on January 30, 1966, and obtained his first degree from the University of Calabar after graduating as the best student in his faculty.

He, thereafter, obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy from the University of Lagos and was later called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007.

Over the course of his career, he has held several academic and administrative positions, including head of department, director of general studies, director of academic planning, and deputy vice-chancellor (Academic) at the National Open University of Nigeria.

He served as study centre director at Abakaliki, Ebonyi, where he increased student enrolment from 496 to over 2,000.

The newly appointed VC has a strong research visibility as a respected Google Scholar.

(NAN)