Gov. Hope Uzodinma Appoints New Vice Chancellor For Imo State University

Governor Hope Uzodinma Appoints New Imo State University Vice Chancellor

Uzodimma names Akah Imo varsity VC

Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved the appointment of Prof. Achilike Akah as Vice Chancellor of the Imo State University ( IMSU ), Owerri.

Akah replaced Prof. Adaobi Victoria Obasi, whose tenure expired last June, according to the statement, stressing that the appointment took effect from January 4. The statement read: “His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State, has approved the appointment of Prof. Achilike Akah, as the Vice Chancellor of Imo State University, Owerri

“This is in accordance with the provision of the law establishing the Imo State University, Owerri“Prof. Akah takes over from Prof. Victoria Adaobi Obasi whose tenure elapsed since June last year.“His appointment took effect from January 4, 2021.“All handover formalities are to be completed immediately.”

Prof. Achilike Akah's Academic Records

Prof. Peter A. Akah born in November 3, 1957, is all shades a well read and decorated academic and scholar.

He was many times the Head of Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the former Associate Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Dean Student Affairs UNN.

According to Archive of Current Research International, Prof. Peter has been a permanent member of the Senate of UNN since 1995, and a member of many faculty and university committees.

He is also an adjunct professor and Head Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Imo State University since 2006.

One time Visiting Professor at the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), Abuja, (1994-2000).

He has served as an adjunct professor of Pharmacology at the University of Uyo, Uyo and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, as well as a Consultant Pharmacologist to UNDP, NIPRD and NAFDAC.

He has published more than 200 papers and 5 books and 21 book chapters in his subject area, and has presented more than 50 papers in many national and international conferences.

He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Medicinal Plants Research (JMPR), African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (AJOPRED) and Continental Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CJPS).

He is a member of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) and a Fellow of the Academy of Science (FAS).

He belongs to many learned scientific and professional associations.