Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie has been appointed the substantive Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.
Her appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five years, followed the recommendation of the polytechnic’s Governing Council, headed by Dr Barnabas Gemade, in the aftermath of a competitive selection process where she emerged the winner.
Awuzie holds a doctorate degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, and was a chief lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) before her appointment. She was also the Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) projects in the polytechnic.
Federal Polytechnic, Oko, under her watch, witnessed advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation, THEWHISTLER gathered.
Dr Awuzie is a fellow of many bodies, including the Chemical Society of Nigeria, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, and the Institute of Corporate Administration.
She played a pivotal role in drafting the Renewable Energy Technology curriculum for Nigerian polytechnics, currently in use.
Dr Awuzie has held several leadership positions, including Head, Department of Renewable Energy Research and Development; Director of Petroleum, Coal, and Renewable Energy Research Unit, and Director, International Higher Education Academic Organizations. She also previously served as Coordinator, Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET).
