Abia State Judicial Panel Of Inquiry Visits MOUAU VC, Hails Her Transformational Leadership

The Abia State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Government Properties and Funds, led by Hon. Justice Florence Ikwuoma Duruoha-Igwe (Rtd), has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Ursula Ngọzi Akanwa, commending her remarkable achievements within her first 100 days in office.

Speaking on behalf of the Panel, Hon. Justice Duruoha-Igwe described Prof. Akanwa as a disciplined, dedicated, intentional, and result-oriented administrator whose commitment to duty has always distinguished her. She noted that the Panel was not surprised by the impressive records already recorded by the Vice-Chancellor, recalling her exemplary service as a member of the Panel.

While congratulating Prof. Akanwa on her emergence as the 7th substantive Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU, the retired jurist said the delegation came to encourage her, celebrate her achievements, and assure her of their continued support.
“You demonstrated a strong zeal to learn, worked diligently, conducted thorough cross-examinations, stood firm on matters of principle, and exhibited integrity and fairness during your service on the Panel. We urge you to bring the same qualities to bear in your administration of the University,” she stated.

Responding, Prof. Akanwa expressed gratitude to the Abia State Government, led by Governor Alex Otti, for the confidence reposed in members of the Panel to serve the state. She noted that the assignment was not intended as an act of vendetta or witch-hunt, but rather a genuine effort to promote accountability, transparency, and good governance in the state.

The Vice-Chancellor also thanked the delegation for the visit and reflected on the strong bond, unity of purpose, integrity, and fairness that characterized the work of the Panel throughout its two-year tenure from 2023 to 2025.

Prof. Ursula Ngọzi Akanwa, the 7th Vice-Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, served as a member of the Abia State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Government Properties and Funds inaugurated by Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on June 27, 2023, and concluded its assignment in September 2025.