Enugu: UNN appoints Ex- SSG, Ortuanya as new Vice Chancellor 

By, Chinelo Kodilichukwu, Enugu 

The Management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka have announced the appointment of Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University.

His appointment was ratified on Sunday by the Governing Council of the University, following a transparent and merit-based selection process chaired by Engr. Kayode Ojo, Chairman of the Governing Council.

Ortuanya before his appointment was the former secretary to the state government of Enugu state and a Professor of law and brings with him a wealth of academic and administrative experience. 

He previously served as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and also a Professor of Law at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). 

He is also a visiting scholar at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

In addition to his academic credentials, Ortuanya has held several key public service positions, including Secretary to the Enugu State Government and Commissioner for Education in Enugu State.

His deep understanding of university governance, policy, and law, as well as his extensive leadership experience, will  significantly advance the mission and vision of Nigeria’s premier university over the next five years.