The governing council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Uduma O. Uduma as the institution’s new vice-chancellor.
According to a statement from the office of the registrar, the appointment takes effect from February 11, 2026, following the completion of the tenure of the current vice-chancellor.
The statement noted that Uduma’s selection was based on the recommendation of the joint council and senate selection board for the appointment of the vice-chancellor, which was subsequently endorsed by the Governing Council.
Uduma, a professor of philosophy and logic as well as a barrister-at-law, was born on January 30, 1966.
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He obtained his first degree from the University of Calabar, where he graduated as the best student in his faculty, before earning a PhD in philosophy from the University of Lagos.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007, combining a strong academic background with legal expertise.
Uduma has held several key 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”.
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He also served as the study centre director in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, where he was credited with increasing student enrolment from 496 to over 2,000.
“He has a strong research visibility as a respected Google Scholar,” the statement read.
“The University looks forward to Professor Uduma’s leadership and vision as he assumes office on 11th February, 2026”.
“We are confident that his expertise and experience will drive the University’s continued growth and success going forward,” the release added.
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