{
  "id": 12331739,
  "title": "Akwa Ibom appoints pioneer VC for new University of Education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/akwa-ibom-appoints-pioneer-vc-for-new-university-of-education-12331739",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T08:04:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-appoints-pioneer-vc-for-new-university-of-education/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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. The appointment was made during the 2026 Teachers’ Day celebration by Governor Umo Eno, as announced by the school in a statement. Afaha, a historian and administrator, brings extensive experience to the role, having served as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Head of various departments, and Professor of History at the University of Abuja. Born in Akwa Ibom State, Afaha holds a PhD in History and has authored over 50 publications, as well as held academic and professional positions in Nigeria and abroad. As the university prepares to begin operations, Afaha will oversee the development of its academic and administrative structures.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Akwa Ibom appoints pioneer VC for new University of Education",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/akwa-ibom-appoints-pioneer-vc-for-new-university-of-education",
        "published": "2026-10-06T07:56:20.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}