New UNIZIK VC: Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie
Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie has been appointed as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka.
His appointment follows a formal selection process led by the Governing Council and runs for a single term of five years with immediate effect. This guide gives a clear view of how he was chosen, his academic path, and his service in different Nigerian universities.
Key details of the appointment
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Barrister Monsuru Olugbenga Kukoyi, signed the appointment letter dated 16 November 2025 and addressed it to Professor Anyaehie.
The appointment came after a successful interactive session with the joint Council and Senate Selection Board held on Saturday, 15 November 2025 at Stratton Hotel, Abuja.
The Governing Council of the university announced that the office is for a single, non-renewable term of five years and takes effect at once.
Selection process for UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor
The joint Council and Senate Selection Board met with candidates in an interactive session on 15 November 2025. During this session, the panel assessed the candidates based on their academic work, leadership record and vision for Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
After the interactive session, the Selection Board made its recommendation to the Governing Council. The Council then approved Professor Anyaehie as the substantive Vice-Chancellor and confirmed this through the letter issued by the Pro-Chancellor.
Academic background and research work
Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie is a professor of Physiology and Clinical Measurements. He was born on 16 November 1971 in Nkwere, Imo State, Nigeria.
He rose through the academic ranks and became a professor in October 2013. Over the years, he has built a strong record in teaching and research in the health sciences.
Professor Anyaehie has published more than 93 academic papers in high impact journals and other reputable journals. His work adds to knowledge in physiology and related areas, and supports training for medical and health science students.
Leadership roles across Nigerian universities
Professor Anyaehie has held several leadership roles in Nigerian universities and health-related bodies.
He served as:
- Acting Provost, College of Medicine, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (December 2023 to November 2024)
- Provost and Visiting Professor (pro bono), College of Medicine, Imo State University, Owerri (March 2021 to February 2022)
- Deputy Provost, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria (August 2018 to July 2022)
- Director, Directorate of Research and Publications, University of Nigeria College of Medicine (October 2013 to August 2018)
Before these roles in the university system, he worked as Manager and later Area Coordinator with the National Health Insurance Scheme from December 2001 to June 2003.
These positions show steady service in academic leadership, research support and health system work.
Service on governing councils
Beyond his roles in teaching and administration, Professor Anyaehie has served on university governing councils.
He was a member of the Governing Council of Imo State University, Owerri in 2021. He has also served on the Governing Council of Paul University, Awka, first as part of the third Governing Council in 2020 and then as part of the fourth Governing Council in 2023.
These roles gave him experience in policy, planning and oversight at the level of university governance.
Personal life
Professor Anyaehie is married with children. His career path reflects years of work in teaching, research, university management and health services.
Previous Acting Vice-Chancellor
Professor Anyaehie succeeds Professor (Dame) Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi. She has been serving as Acting Vice-Chancellor, effective Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
This change marks the move from an acting leadership arrangement to a confirmed substantive Vice-Chancellor for Nnamdi Azikiwe University.