Akwa Ibom appoints pioneer VC for new University of Education

The Akwa Ibom State Government has appointed Professor Philip Afaha as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Akwa Ibom State University of Education. This announcement was made during the 2026 Teachers’ Day celebration by Governor Umo Eno. Afaha, a historian and administrator, holds a PhD in History from the University of Abuja and has held various positions at the institution, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration.

His appointment marks a significant milestone in the academic and professional career of an accomplished scholar and administrator from Akwa Ibom.

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