The management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Shehu Adamu and Christine Ofulue, both professors, as the new deputy vice-chancellor, administration (DVC-Admin) and deputy vice-chancellor, technology, innovation and research (DVC-TIR), respectively.
The appointments were communicated in separate letters dated 5th September 2025, signed by Oladipo Ajayi, the registrar and secretary to the university’s governing council.
In the letter to Adamu, the registrar stated: Following your election by the University Senate at its 112th Regular Meeting held on Thursday, 28th August 2025, and the subsequent ratification of Senate’s decision by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, I am pleased to convey your appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration.
“As DVC-Administration, you will report to the Vice-Chancellor and assist him in the day-to-day administration of the university, with particular emphasis on providing leadership in administrative governance and institutional management towards advancing the university’s strategic goals.”
Adamu is a member of the university’s faculty of health sciences and a former Dean of the faculty.
Similarly, in the letter to Prof. Ofulue, it was stated: “Following your election by the University Senate at its 112th Regular Meeting held on Thursday, 28th August 2025, and subsequent ratification by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, I am pleased to convey your appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Technology, Innovation and Research).
“As DVC-TIR, you will report to the Vice-Chancellor and assist him in the day-to-day administration of the university, with particular emphasis on providing leadership in Technology, Innovation, and Research to advance the University’s strategic goals.”
The appointments are for a two-year interim term.
The university Council expressed confidence that the duo’s wealth of experience and dedication will significantly contribute to the realisation of NOUN’s vision and mission.
