Ursula Ngozi Akanwa

Ursula Ngozi Akanwa
Micheeal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Vice Chancellor
Assumed office
2026
Personal details
Born
Gusau, Zamfara State
Education
OccupationAcademic
ProfessionAcademic

Ursula Ngozi Akanwa is a Nigerian professor of educational measurement and evaluation and the currently serving as the 7th vice chancellor of Micheal Okpara University Umudike.[1]

Early life and education

Akanwa was born in Gusau but a native of Imo State. She received her elementary education from Community Primary School, Agbala, Owerri. She then proceeded to Girls’ Secondary School, Emekuku, Owerri where she obtained her senior secondary school certificate in 1979. She received her first degree from University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1984.[2] She obtained her Masters degree in Measurement and Evaluation in 1991 and doctorate in 2008.[3]

Career

In 2011, Akanwa became a staff of Micheal Okpara University as an Associate Professor and eventually became a professor in 2014.[2] In 2026, she became the vice chancellor of the institution after serving as the deputy vice chancellor of research and development of the institution.[4]

References

  1. ^ Ikokwu, Ogbonnaya (2026-03-03). "We'll promote Tinubu's agricultural policies – MOUAU female VC". The Punch. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  2. ^ a b Nwafor (2026-02-21). "Michael Okpara University of Agriculture appoints first female vice-chancellor". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  3. ^ "PROF. URSULA NGOZI AKANWA – College of Education". Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  4. ^ Anyalewechi, Suleiman (2026-02-21). "Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike Gets First Female Vice Chancellor In 34 Years". The Source. Retrieved 2026-03-10.