UNN denies rumours of vice-chancellor appointment, says selection still ongoing

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that a new substantive Vice-Chancellor has been appointed for the institution.

Reports have been rife on the social media that a former Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, had been appointed as the substantive vice-chancellor of UNN.

But, in an official statement signed by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, weekend, the university described the reports as “misleading” and the handiwork of “mischief-makers and purveyors of falsehood.”

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According to the statement, the selection process for the substantive Vice-Chancellor is still ongoing, and no candidate has been confirmed or announced by the governing council.

“The general public is advised to disregard these unfounded reports,” the statement read.

“The selection committee, chaired by the pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council, Engr. Kayode Ojo, is diligently carrying out its mandate and will announce the most qualified candidate upon conclusion of the process.”

UNN reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and merit-based selection, urging stakeholders to remain calm and allow the process to run its full course without undue interference.