The Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Prof. Uduma Uduma as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.

The Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Governing Council, Malam Isa Yuguda said this while briefing newsmen on Friday after the council’s meeting.

Yuguda said that the appointment would take effect from Feb. 11, 2026 when the tenure of the current VC Prof. Olufemi Peters would expire.

“The Board’s recommendation was considered and approved by the Governing Council.

“The University looks forward to Professor Uduma’s leadership and vision as he assumes office on Feb. 11, 2026.

“We are confident that his expertise and experience will drive the university’s continued growth and success going forward,” Yuguda said.

9news Nigeria reports that Uduma is a Professor of Philosophy and Logic, as well as a Barrister-at-Law.

9news Nigeria also reports that Uduma was born on Jan. 30, 1966, and obtained his first degree from the University of Calabar after graduating as the best student in his faculty.

He thereafter obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy from the University of Lagos and was later called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007.

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 served as Study Centre Director at Abakaliki, Ebonyi, where he increased student enrolment from 496 to over 2,000.

The newly appointed VC has a strong research visibility as a respected Google Scholar.