FUOTUOKE Announces Professorial Promotions and New Appointments

Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) in Bayelsa State has released an official press statement dated November 6, 2025, detailing the Governing Council's decisions regarding academic advancement within the institution.

Overview

The announcement encompasses significant recognition of scholarly achievement across the university's academic community. A total of 53 distinguished academics received elevation within the institution's academic hierarchy.

Professorial Promotions

Twenty-two accomplished scholars have been promoted to the rank of Professor, spanning diverse academic disciplines. These recipients represent expertise in fields including Chemical Engineering, Law, Biochemistry, Sociology, Education, and various Humanities disciplines. Promoted scholars include Prof. Khadijat Toyin Musah (Community Health Nursing), Prof. Ernest Mbamalu Ezeh (Chemical Engineering), Prof. Lasisi Raimi (Development Sociology), and Prof. Francis Chigozie Chilaka (International Relations & Diplomatic Studies), among others.

Reader Appointments

Thirty-one scholars have been elevated to Reader positions, demonstrating broad recognition across multiple departments including Mathematics Education, Criminal Law, Medical Sciences, Business Administration, and Linguistics.

Institutional Significance

This announcement reflects "the university's continued commitment to academic excellence, capacity development, and scholarly leadership." The initiative reinforces the institution's dedication to fostering research-driven instruction and innovation within Nigerian higher education.

The declaration was officially authorized by Andabi Amangi-Edomo, the university's Registrar, on behalf of the Governing Council.