FUTO Gets New Vice-Chancellor As Prof. I.N.S. Dozie Receives Appointment Letter

 

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)  has announced the appointment of Professor Ikechukwu N.S. Dozie as its 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor. 

The announcement follows the conclusion of a rigorous recruitment process conducted by the University's 13th Governing Council chaired by Sen. Jack Tilley-Gyado, OFR, CON.

Professor Dozie formally received his letter of appointment from the Council Chairman, in the company of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mrs. Nnenna N. Oti, whose tenure ends on June 18, 2026. 

Before his appointment, Professor Dozie is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of K.O. Mbadiwe University (KOMU) Ideato, Imo State. He brings a wealth of academic and administrative experience, having previously served FUTO in several key capacities, including as Dean, School of Health Technology; Member of FUTO's 11th Governing Council, and Director, Linkages and Advancement; among other notable positions. 

His appointment marks a new chapter in the leadership of the University as he prepares to assume office on June 19, 2026, succeeding Professor Oti. The University community looks forward to his FUTO Gets New Vice-Chancellor As Prof. I.N.S. Dozie Receives Appointment Letter

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)  has announced the appointment of Professor Ikechukwu N.S. Dozie as its 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor. 

The announcement follows the conclusion of a rigorous recruitment process conducted by the University's 13th Governing Council chaired by Sen. Jack Tilley-Gyado, OFR, CON.

Professor Dozie formally received his letter of appointment from the Council Chairman, in the company of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mrs. Nnenna N. Oti, whose tenure ends on June 18, 2026. 

Before his appointment, Professor Dozie is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of K.O. Mbadiwe University (KOMU) Ideato, Imo State. He brings a wealth of academic and administrative experience, having previously served FUTO in several key capacities, including as Dean, School of Health Technology; Member of FUTO's 11th Governing Council, and Director, Linkages and Advancement; among other notable positions. 

His appointment marks a new chapter in the leadership of the University as he prepares to assume office on June 19, 2026, succeeding Professor Oti. The University community looks forward to his leadership and continued advancement of FUTO’s vision of academic excellence, innovation, and service.