By Our Reporter
Professor Amadike Ugbogu, Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu,has prohibited courtesy visits by faculties and departments, birthday celebrations in his honour, as well as the presentation of awards, honours and portraits to him throughout his tenure.
The directive was contained in a notice dated November 12, 2026, issued by the University’s Media and Public Relations Unit.
According to the notice, Ugbogu expressed appreciation to the university community for the warm reception, goodwill and support extended to him during his inauguration.
He, however, directed that faculties and departments should no longer organise courtesy visits to his office, explaining that he would instead visit the various units personally to interact with staff and familiarise himself with their activities, achievements and challenges.
The Vice-Chancellor also stated that he would not entertain birthday celebrations organised in his honour or accept birthday cakes.
Similarly, he prohibited the presentation of awards, honours and portraits to him by individuals, organisations, churches, communities or other groups.
He called on members of staff, students, the university community and the general public to understand and cooperate with the directives.
Ugbogu reaffirmed his commitment to purposeful leadership, academic excellence, institutional development and the collective progress of Abia State University.
