President Tinubu Appoints Awuzie Substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.
Awuzie’s appointment as Rector , Federal Polytechnic Oko takes effect from Feb. 5 for a five-year term, following the recommendation of the Institution’s Governing Council under the chairmanship Sen. Dr Barnabas Gemade.
The Council said the selection process which led to the emergence of Awuzie was transparent and competitive
Awuzie holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, and was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option).
She was also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic.
Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation.
Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, Atani and Ufuma, creating vibrant environments for academic excellence and innovation.
Awuzie is a globally recognised scholar with an extensive portfolio of research and publications.
Her Fellowships with the Chemical Society of Nigeria, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, and the Institute of Corporate Administration, underline her expertise in science and sustainability.
As part of an expert team organised by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), she notably played a pivotal role in drafting the Renewable Energy Technology curriculum for Nigerian Polytechnics, currently in use.
She has held several leadership positions, including: Head, Department of Renewable Energy Research and Development, Director of Petroleum, Coal, and Renewable Energy Research Unit and Director, International Higher Education Academic Organizations.
She had previously served as Coordinator, Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET)
Her training on Management of Higher Education Institute in Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI) Israel, has also positioned her well for the onerous task ahead.
Awuzie’s humanitarian spirit shines through the Dr. Chioma Awuzie Foundation, which focuses on empowering the youth, women and underserved communities through education, skills training, and economic empowerment initiatives.
Her appointment marks the beginning of a transformative era for Federal Polytechnic, Oko.
Awuzie’s visionary leadership, academic excellence and ethical governance promises to position the Polytechnic to be a model of innovation and distinction in Nigeria’s educational sector.
