FUHSO Appoints Professor Ediga Bede Agbo as Acting Vice Chancellor

FUHSO Appoints Professor Ediga Bede Agbo as Acting Vice Chancellor
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Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) appoints Professor Ediga Bede Agbo as the new acting Vice Chancellor. Read on for details.


Professor Ediga Bede Agbo – Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) New Acting Vice Chancellor

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), has officially announced the appointment of a new acting Vice Chancellor.

This change marks an important development in the leadership of the institution.



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Professor Ediga Bede Agbo Takes Charge

Professor Ediga Bede Agbo has been appointed as the acting Vice Chancellor of FUHSO.

His appointment was confirmed during a special meeting of the Governing Council held on the seventeenth of October, 2024.

The meeting was chaired by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami.


Transition in Leadership

During the same meeting, the pioneer Vice Chancellor, Professor Innocent Ujah, was suspended.

The suspension followed allegations of gross misconduct and deliberate disregard for the authority of the Governing Council.

This decision led to the immediate appointment of Professor Ediga Agbo as the acting Vice Chancellor for a period of six months.
About the New Acting Vice Chancellor

Professor Ediga Agbo is a respected professor of Microbiology.

He hails from Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria, and brings a wealth of academic experience to his new role.

His appointment is seen as a strategic move to ensure stability and progress within the university.
Next Steps for FUHSO

With this leadership change, FUHSO aims to continue its mission of providing quality education in health sciences while maintaining the integrity and standards expected of a federal institution.

The university community looks forward to the contributions of Professor Agbo during his tenure as acting Vice Chancellor.