Uduma Oji Uduma, a Professor of Philosophy, was today elected as the next Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
A press release signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the university, Malam Isa Yuguda, titled, “Report of the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board for the Appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)” disclosed that the council approved the appointment of Uduma, effective February 11, 2026.
It said his appointment followed the expiration of the current Vice-Chancellor’s term on February 11, 2026.
The Board’s recommendation was considered and approved by the Governing Council, the chairman added.
The VC-designate, Uduma, is a Professor of Philosophy and Logic as well as a Barrister-at-Law.
Born on January 30, 1966 in Ebonyi State, he obtained his first degree from the University of Calabar, graduating as the best student in his faculty, and thereafter obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy from the University of Lagos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007.
Malam Yuguda said: “Over the course of his career, he has held several academic and administrative positions, including Head of Department, Director of General Studies, Director of Academic Planning, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the National Open University of Nigeria. He has served as Study Centre Director, at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where he increased student enrolment from 496 to over 2,000. He has a strong research visibility as respected Google Scholar.
“The University looks forward to Professor Uduma’s leadership and vision as he assumes office on 11th February, 2026. We are confident that his expertise and experience will drive the University’s continued growth and success going forward.”
