Edo Governor Appoints Prof. Eunice Omonzejie as Substantive Vice Chancellor of AAU
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpenholo, has approved the appointment of Prof. (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, with immediate effect.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, on Monday. According to the release, Prof. Omonzejie emerged from a shortlist of three candidates recommended by the University’s Governing Council.
Governor Okpenholo described Prof. Omonzejie as a distinguished scholar of French and Francophone African Literatures, and a long-serving academic in the Department of Modern Languages, AAU.
He noted that the new Vice Chancellor is a prolific researcher and editor, with significant contributions in the fields of African and Francophone literary studies, gender studies, and cultural studies.
Prof. Omonzejie has previously served as President of the Ambrose Alli University Chapter of the National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS), where she actively promoted mentoring, research, and advocacy for female academics and students.
Her scholarly works include co-editing volumes such as French Language in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of UFTAN Pacesetters and Language Matters in Contemporary West Africa. She is also the author of Women Novelists in Francophone Black Africa: Views, Reviews and Interviews.
“The appointment of Professor Omonzejie is a testament to her academic excellence, administrative experience, and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of Ambrose Alli University,” Governor Okpenholo said.
He further urged the new VC to bring her wealth of experience and leadership skills to bear in driving the university’s mandate of producing world-class graduates, advancing research, and fostering innovation.
The Edo State Government has extended its congratulations to Prof. Omonzejie on her appointment.
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