By Ikugbadi Segun
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Professor Lucian O. Chukwu as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibuzor, Delta State.
According to Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public relations, the Governing Council of Admiralty University, Ibuzor conducted the selection exercise for the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor on 26th and 27th February, 2025, at the Council Chamber of the University. At the end of the exercise, Professor Lucian O. Chukwu emerged as the highest scorer with 83.41% among the five interviewed candidates.
In line with the principle of merit being upheld by the federal government, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has approved the appointment of Professor Lucian O. Chukwu as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibuzor. The appointment is for a single tenure of five years with effect from 28th February, 2025.
The Honourable Minister wishes the new Vice-Chancellor a successful tenure of office.
Professor Obinna Lucian Chukwu was trained at the University of Lagos, where he obtained his Doctorate in Ecosystem Health and Pollution Management.
He later received post-doctoral training in Integrated Coastal Management at the Coastal Resources Institute, University of Rhode Island, USA.
With over twenty years of teaching experience, Prof. Chukwu has instructed both undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Lagos and has supervised and graduated numerous PhD and M.Sc. candidates.
His research has led to the publication of several peer-reviewed papers in recognized journals focusing on ecosystem health and pollution management.
Prof. Chukwu has served as a consultant to numerous national and international agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Environment, contributing to various Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (EIA).
He has also led several EIA Studies in compliance with World Bank Guidelines and IFC Performance Standards across sectors such as Aviation, Infrastructure, Ports and Harbors, and Oil and Gas.
Amidst other achievements, Prof Obinna Chukwu has also participated in and contributed as a resource person in various national and international conferences, workshops, and training programs across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. He is a member of several professional associations, including the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN), Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), Nigerian Association for Aquatic Sciences (NAAS), and the International Water Association (IWA) based in the UK.
Professor Chukwu is happily married and has children.
