The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for appointing Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Kukah as the Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State.
Felicitating Bishop Kukah on his appointment, through a press statement signed by Mr. Emma Madu, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Udeze described
the appointment as meritorious, noting that Soludo’s unwavering efforts in taking education to the next level in the State has occasioned the choice of the learned Bishop Kukah as the Chancellor of the Ojukwu University.
The Speaker who is an Alumnus of the University, expressed confidence in the intellectual ability and contributions of Bishop Kukah in diverse spheres of human endeavour as well as his revered moral belief, assuring that the Catholic Prelate will foster genuine academic and moral excellence in the University.
He urged the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Community to leverage on this first class appointment of Bishop Kukah to grow and develop the University in all ramifications and also create an enabling environment for the Chancellor to showcase his intellectual prowess.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
the Speaker, also hailed Soludo for appointing an academic giant and renowned administrator, Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro- Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
The Speaker noted that the combination of Bishop Kukah and Professor Onwualu in the management of the University will really change the University’s world view and status for the better.
