Austin Nosike, an economist and management scholar, has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor (VC) of James Hope University, Lagos.
The unveiling ceremony took place at the institution’s Lekki campus on Friday.
In a statement signed by Achugamonu Bede Uzoma, registrar and secretary to the council, the university said Nosike’s appointment was based on the recommendation of the governing council, senate, and search committee on August 8, 2025.
“Professor Nosike is a distinguished academic, administrator, and visionary leader whose wealth of experience in higher education and commitment to excellence align with the mission and values of our University,” the registrar said.
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Nosike brings over three decades of academic and professional experience across Africa, Europe, America, and Asia.
He has held senior leadership roles, including deputy vice chancellor, dean, director, and head of department, in different universities.
Before his appointment, he served in top capacities at the International University of Equator in Burundi, University of Kigali in Rwanda, Metropolitan International University, Copperstone University in Zambia, and Ugandan Pentecostal University.
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He was also a visiting professor of finance and management at Kigali Independent University (ULK) and a visiting scholar of globalisation and development at the University of the Basque Country, Spain.
Beyond academia, Nosike has built a reputation as a consultant to governments, NGOs, and international agencies.
He has organised over 100 international conferences and workshops, with scholarly contributions spanning globalisation, corporate governance, development management, finance, human rights, and sustainable growth.
In his new role, Nosike is expected to provide overall academic and administrative leadership, deepen the university’s culture of innovation, and advance its aspiration of becoming a world-class institution.
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The governing council also commended Abiola Babajide, dean of the university, who served as acting vice chancellor during the transition.
Founded by philanthropist Jim Ovia and licensed in 2021, James Hope University says the appointment is a step towards consolidating its mission of delivering world-class education and strengthening global partnerships.
