Breaking: Professor Michael Ugota Awoke appointed EBSU Vice Chancellor

Abraham UKPA

Ebonyi State governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has appointed Professor Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. 

Professor Awoke's appointment came upon the expiration of the incumbent Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Chigozie Ogbu.

Until his appointment, Prof. Awoke was Director, Work and Study programme ( WASP) Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Federal commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, Ebonyi State.

Professor Michael Ugota Awoke is a distinguished academic in the field of Agricultural Economics, currently serving at Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki, Nigeria. His research primarily focuses on econometrics and production economics. 

Throughout his career, Prof. Awoke has made significant contributions to agricultural research. Notably, he co-authored the book "Determinants of Resource-Use Efficiency of Smallholder Rice Farmers," which examines factors influencing the efficient use of resources among smallholder rice farmers. 

In terms of scholarly impact, Prof. Awoke has been cited 297 times, holds an h-index of 7, and an i10-index of 7. These metrics reflect his influence and the quality of his research within the academic community. 

His work has been recognized in various academic circles, and he is listed in the AD Scientific Index 2024, which ranks scientists based on their academic performance and research impact. 

Prof. Awoke's dedication to advancing agricultural economics continues to benefit both the academic community and the agricultural sector in Nigeria and beyond.

He will be sworn-in on Tuesday, February 11 to assume office on Wednesday, February 12. 

 Stakeholders in  both government and Education sector have expressed satisfaction on his appointment, while describing it as a square peg in a square hole.