The 144th Senate of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU,
convened on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Senate Chambers, where five members were elected to represent the University in its Governing Council.
The meeting, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, drew strong participation, with 128 accredited senators taking part in the electoral process. The exercise underscored the University’s commitment to democratic governance and inclusive representation.
Following a keenly contested nomination and voting process, five distinguished academics emerged as Senate representatives to the Council.
They include Dr. Chinonso Ekesiobi of the Department of Economics, who secured 36 votes; Prof. MaryJude Igbodika of Biological Sciences with 33 votes; Prof. Nkeriuka Orji of Medical Laboratory Science with 19 votes; Prof. Ogonna Ifebi of Economics with 14 votes; and Prof. Mathias Ananti of Public Administration, who polled 12 votes. A total of 10 votes were recorded as invalid.
The newly elected representatives are expected to bring their wealth of academic and administrative experience to bear in advancing the strategic direction of the University through the Governing Council.
Their emergence marks another milestone in the institution’s pursuit of excellence, transparency, and participatory leadership, reinforcing its vision as “the Now University and of the Future.”
The Senate while extending its congratulations to the elected members, expressing confidence in their capacity to effectively represent the interests of the University community at the highest level of decision-making.
