Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) is on the verge of appointing a new Vice Chancellor following the conclusion of a rigorous selection process that identified the top three most qualified candidates.
According to an insider who spoke on condition of anonymity, the Joint Selection Board has finalized its recommendations, with Professor Lucien Chukwu emerging as the top candidate, scoring 83.41%. He outperformed Professor Ifeoma Irene Ijeh, who secured 69.16%, and a third unnamed contender.
The initial screening process shortlisted five professors, including Lucien Chukwu, Sunny Iyuke, Christopher B. N. Ogbogbo, Lawrence Omo-Aghoja, and Ifeoma Irene Ijeh. However, after further evaluation, the board narrowed its selection to the top three.
“The Joint Selection Board is confident that the final shortlist represents the most qualified candidates for the role. We now await the Governing Council’s approval to finalize the appointment,” the source stated.
Once the council makes its final decision, a formal notification will be issued to the successful candidate, followed by an official public announcement.
Admiralty University, owned by the Nigerian Navy through its Navy Holdings Limited, operates from two campuses—one along the Ibusa-Ogwashi-Uku Expressway in Delta State, near Asaba, and another at the Nigerian Navy Engineering College in Sapele. The institution is recognized for its specialization in maritime studies, logistics management, forensic and cybersecurity sciences, and leadership development.
The university aims to expand the frontiers of knowledge with internationally inspired curricula, a strong emphasis on skill acquisition, and industry-readiness programs.
As the final decision on ADUN’s next Vice Chancellor nears, expectations remain high for leadership that will steer the university towards greater academic and institutional excellence.
