Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State under the leadership of Prof. Daniel Nwachukwu, has successfully conducted elections for the positions of Dean in three faculties, thereby deepening democratic ethos in the institution
The elections, held in a transparent, peaceful, and democratic atmosphere, produced new leaders for the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Arts, and Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
Prof. Jane Munonye emerged as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture. Prof. Kingsley Okoro Nwannemaya was elected Dean of the Faculty of Arts while in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; Prof. Oguga Egwu emerged victorious.
Congratulating the newly elected Deans, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nwachukwu commended faculty members for their commitment to democratic principles. He described the exercise as a testament to the University’s culture of transparency, inclusiveness, good governance, and the fulfillment of his earlier decision to ensure that deans of faculties are elected by faculty boards.
Prof. Nwachukwu urged the Deans-elect to see their election as a call to greater service and responsibility, noting that leadership in the university system requires vision, dedication, teamwork, and a commitment to academic excellence. He assured them of Management’s full support in advancing the goals of their respective faculties and the University at large.
In her acceptance speech, Prof. Munonye of the Faculty of Agriculture expressed profound gratitude to her colleagues for the confidence reposed in her. She pledged to work collaboratively with staff and students to promote academic excellence, research, innovation, and agricultural development, while building on the achievements of previous administrations.
Similarly, Prof. Okoro of the Faculty of Arts, thanked faculty members for their overwhelming support and trust, describing his election as a collective victory and pledged to operate an open-door policy that encourages participation, inclusiveness, and mutual respect. He pledged to prioritize academic growth, staff development, and the promotion of scholarship within the faculty.
Prof. Egwu of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences also expressed appreciation to his colleagues for finding him worthy of the position. He promised to justify their confidence through effective leadership, teamwork, and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the faculty’s academic standing. He called on all members of the faculty to unite in pursuit of shared goals and greater achievements.
The successful conduct of the elections further underscores AE-FUNAI’s commitment to participatory governance and institutional excellence. Members of the University community expressed optimism that the newly elected Deans would provide the leadership needed to advance the academic, research, and administrative objectives of their respective faculties.
