Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah as Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday in Awka by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime.
Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, is a renowned Nigerian cleric and intellectual known for his contributions to scholarship and advocacy for social justice.
He studied Philosophy and Theology at St. Augustine Major Seminary, Jos, and obtained a diploma in Religious Studies from the University of Ibadan.
He later earned a Bachelor of Divinity from the Pontifical Urban University, a Master’s degree in Peace Studies from the University of Bradford, and a Ph.D. from the SOAS University of London in 1990.
The cleric also undertook studies at the University of Oxford and Harvard University.
Kukah is a prolific author and founder of the Kukah Centre, where he has championed research-driven advocacy on interfaith harmony and policy reform.
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According to the statement, his appointment is expected to strengthen the university’s global partnerships, promote ethical leadership and enhance the institution’s drive to produce well-rounded graduates.
(NAN)
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