President Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie As First Female Rector Of Federal Polytechnic, Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Chioma Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra State, effective February 5, 2025, for a tenure of five years.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Chijioke Ibezimako, confirmed the appointment in Awka on Thursday, noting that it followed the recommendation of the Governing Council chaired by Senator Dr. Barnabas Gemade.

Chioma Awuzie is an internationally acclaimed scholar with a robust portfolio of research and publications in science and technology. She holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry and is a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology at Federal Polytechnic, Oko.

Before her appointment as Rector, Awuzie served as the Director of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects at the polytechnic. She has also held several key leadership roles, including:

• Head of the Department of Renewable Energy Research and Development
• Director of the Petroleum, Coal, and Renewable Energy Research Unit
• Director of International Higher Education Academic Organisations
• Coordinator of Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET)

Awuzie was instrumental in formulating Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Technology curriculum for Polytechnics under the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). This curriculum, now implemented nationwide, focuses on enhancing technical skills and fostering sustainable energy solutions across the country.