By Ikenna Nwokedi
Prof. Chimezie Comfort Okolocha has been elected as the new Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka at the extraordinary Faculty Board meeting chaired by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi, on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 held at the Faculty’s Board Room.
Prof. Chimezie Okolocha from the Department of Business Education polled a total of 28 votes to emerge victorious out of 45 accredited voters, beating Prof. K. R. E Okoye of the Department of Industrial Technology Education who polled a total of 16 votes.
In her remarks while declaring the results, The acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Arinze-Umobi called on the staff of the Faculty to work in synergy with the Dean-Elect in administering the affairs of the Faculty and taking it to greater heights. The Professor of Laws reminded Prof. Okolocha of the task ahead and demanding nature of the office while calling for collective commitment in achieving the objective of making the Faculty a United front.
In her acceptance speech, Prof. Okolocha, who officially is the first substantive Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Vocational Education (FTVE) unveiled her “SMART” vision. The new Dean revealed her SMART vision as: Strategic Vision and Service to Humanity; Mentorship and Collaboration; Academic Excellence and Accountability; Resilience and Responsibility, and Transformation.
The scholar who promised an all inclusive leadership pledged to reposition the Faculty towards becoming the best among in the University, while also expressing gratitude to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi, for her charismatic leadership style and providing an enabling environment for academic excellence in the institution.
Also present during the extraordinary faculty board meeting is the University’s Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor Modebelu.
