…hails Gov. Mbah for supporting excellence in Education
Professor Victor Nnam, a renowned academic and former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, has congratulated Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya on his appointment as the 16th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
Speaking to journalists in Enugu on Friday, Prof. Nnam, a distinguished scholar in Surveying and Geoinformatics, described Ortuanya’s appointment as “well-deserved” and “a victory for merit, competence, and dedication to academic excellence.”
“I warmly congratulate Professor Ortuanya on his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of our premier university, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His emergence is not only merited but also timely. He is a man of immense academic pedigree, leadership experience and vision,” Nnam said.
Prof. Nnam, who has spent years teaching and mentoring students without financial compensation, praised the new VC for his long-standing commitment to education, intellectual growth and institutional development.
He also commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for creating an enabling environment for intellectual excellence and for always supporting the aspirations of capable individuals from the state.
“Governor Mbah’s consistent support for education and merit-based appointments is highly commendable. The state’s development is closely tied to the strength of our academic institutions, and I believe Professor Ortuanya will take UNN to greater heights,” he added.
DAILY GAZETTE recall that Professor Ortuanya had served in various academic and administrative capacities, including as Secretary to the Enugu State Government.
Prof. Nnam expressed confidence that the new Vice Chancellor will foster inclusive growth, restore UNN’s global academic standing and prioritize student and staff welfare.
He called on all stakeholders, staff, students, alumni and the academic community to rally behind Professor Ortuanya so as to ensure a successful tenure.
