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| Professor Kate Omenugha |
The Chairman of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Anambra State chapter, Professor Angela Nwammuo has described the appointment of Prof Kate Omenugha to be the new Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) as a square peg in a square hole.
Prof Nwammuo who issued a press release, yesterday, in Awka, in her capacity as the NIPR Chairman in the State said Prof Omenugha's appointment to the number one position in the university was apt.
She further described it as a reflection of the increasing belief that the public relations practitioners were bridge builders and better managers of human and material resources.
Prof Nwammuo, also the Head, Department of Mass Communication, COOU noted that by this appointment, Prof Omenugha becomes the first female and only Vice Chancellor in Anambra State.
"The appointment of Prof Omenugha as the new VC of the COOU who is also a Fellow of the Institute and Council member is in recognition of her exceptional performance as a renowned academic. And most importantly, as the Commissioner for Education in Anambra State where the State is still reaping the fruit of the innovations she introduced into the educational sector.
"She is actually a square peg in a square hole and in a familiar terrain.
"As the Institute congratulates her on the deserved honour, we commend the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo for being gender sensitive, identifying and rewarding hard work.
"We pray that the good Lord will be with the new VC as she pilots the affairs of the university. Thank you Mr Governor, "Prof Nwammuo concluded.