In recent years, we have seen the emergence of female vice-chancellors in Nigeria, some emerging as ‘firsts’ and breaking the jinx that had hitherto been in the university. In commemoration of International Women’s Month, we are celebrating women who are changing the status quo in society. From the Southwest to the North and Southeast, here are seven remarkable women leading...
The University of Calabar has appointed its first female vice-chancellor breaking a 45 year-jinx. Professor Florence Obi of the Faculty of Education emerged top after a rigorous screening exercise involving 12 other candidates. Professor Folasade Ogunsola Emerges First Female Acting Vice-Chancellor Of UNILAG The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council, UNICAL, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, who announced the emergence of Obi on...