Gregory University Uturu Unveils New Vice Chancellor, Alerts Public To Scammers’ Activities

Following Prof Augustine Uwakwe’s successful tenure as Vice Chancellor, Gregory University Uturu’s Board of Trustees has announced his appointment as Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.
The Board also announced the appointment of Prof Celestina Njoku as acting Vice Chancellor, signalling a significant administrative restructuring within the university.
Prof Njoku was the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies until her recent appointment, and she will be succeeded by former Dean of Environmental Science, Prof Nnamdi Ekeocha.
Prof Celestina Njoku, speaking to the university community in her first General Assembly as Vice Chancellor, asked for renewed support and cooperation from both academic and non-academic staff members to help the institution reach new heights in the core areas of curriculum development, research, entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer.
While acknowledging and lauding her predecessor’s sterling efforts in realising the institution’s vision, Prof Njoku promised to keep up the pace by “providing a conducive academic environment, a campus devoid of fear and intimidation but ruled by a high level of discipline, respect for the dignity of man, and the pursuit of excellence in all ramifications.”
In a related development, the university’s administration has warned the public about the nefarious activities of scammers who specialise in extorting people while promising them direct entry admission.
A press statement signed by the institution’s acting Public Relations Officer, Ebubechi Iwuh, encouraged members of the public to visit official social media handles and the university website to stay up to date on school developments.
The statement reads in part, “The Management of Gregory University Uturu, Abia State wishes to alert the public to a fraudulent advertisement on 2024/2025 Direct Entry Admissions. Please be advised that the university is not currently accepting students for the 2024/2025 academic year through Direct Entry. Be aware that any advertisement or notification from one Dr. Anita requesting payment into an account in the name of Gregory University Uturu is a scam. The university will not be held liable for any financial losses or damages incurred as a result of dealing with the aforementioned imposter,” the message concludes.