The Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University in Edo state, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, has been announced as the Chairman of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities.

According to a press statement by the CVCNU on Tuesday, Ezemonye takes over from Prof. Lilian Salami, who completes her tenure on December 1, 2024.

“Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities held its annual meeting. A significant outcome of this gathering was the emergence of Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye as Chairman of the CVCNU.”

“The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, was elected as Alternate Chairman. The full composition of the CVCNU Executive Board is as follows: Professor Tanko Ishaya – Vice-Chancellor, University of Jos (Alternate Chairman, CVCNU Federal); Professor Kabiru Adeyemo, Vice-Chancellor, Lead City University (Alternate Chairman, CVCNU Private); Professor lbiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University, Ojo (Chairman, CVCNU State); Professor Ayodeji Olayinka Johnson Agboola, Vice-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University (Alternate, CVCNU State).

“Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye assumes the position from Professor Lilian Salami, who is completing her tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin on 1st December 2024. His election marks him as the 5th fifth female Vice-Chancellor to serve as Chair.

“The CVCNU Secretariat extends its best wishes to the new Chairman and all Executive Board members as they embark on their leadership roles.”

Ezemonye is a professor of ecotoxicology and environmental forensics with over 30 years of experience in teaching and research.

Igbinedion University describes him as a seasoned Consultant on environmental safety and renewable energy.

Ezemonye is a fellow of the Nigerian Environmental Society, Solar Energy Society of Nigeria, and West African Society of Toxicology, as well as a fellow of the Academy of Science.

The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities is the umbrella organization for Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal, State and Private Universities.