Professor Ursula Ngozi-Akanwa has been inaugurated as the first female Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), where she expressed her commitment to promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's agricultural and educational policies. She outlined her vision to evolve the university into a significant hub for innovation and enterprise, focusing on enhancing the institution's role in agricultural research and technological advancement.

In her inaugural address, Prof Ngozi-Akanwa highlighted the importance of transforming MOUAU into a financially autonomous and entrepreneurial-focused university. She emphasized the need for the institution to lead in various sectors such as agriculture research, innovation, food security, and overall national development. This transformation aims not only to benefit the South-East region of Nigeria but to position MOUAU as a leader in agricultural education across Africa.

The Vice Chancellor's strategy reflects the broader governmental push for agricultural reforms and innovation as part of President Tinubu's agenda. By positioning MOUAU at the forefront of research and development in agriculture, Prof Ngozi-Akanwa's administration seeks to address pressing issues such as food security and economic growth, thus resonating with national objectives while fostering local pride and innovation at the university level.