{
  "id": 17445173,
  "title": "Otti sacks ABSU VC, appoints Prof Ugbogu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/otti-sacks-absu-vc-appoints-prof-ugbogu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T17:27:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/31/otti-sacks-absu-vc-appoints-new-one/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has dismissed the previous Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) and appointed Professor Amadike Ugbogu as the new leader of the institution. The decision was communicated in a statement on Saturday, signed by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council Agwu Agwu. Professor Ugbogu will commence his duties as the new ABSU Vice-Chancellor immediately, according to the statement.\n\nGovernor Otti directed the new Vice-Chancellor to reform the university system and elevate ABSU to rank among the best universities in Nigeria and Africa. The appointment was made following a recommendation from the university's governing council during its 161st regular meeting held on October 29, 2026. Professor Ugbogu, a Professor of Biochemistry, is set to officially assume office on November 1, 2026. Governor Otti has removed the previous Vice-Chancellor of ABSU and appointed Prof Ugbogu.",
  "summary": "Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has appointed Professor Amadike Ugbogu as the new Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, ABSU. The appointment was announced in a statement on Saturday signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Agwu Agwu. According to the statement, Professor Amadike Ugbogu will take over as the new […] Otti sacks ABSU VC, appoints Prof Ugbogu",
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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."
}