By Josph Joy, Rachael Okechi, Chidera Udeigwe and Ogechi Chika

Ahead of the August 15 Deanship Elections in ESUT, Prof Uche Ugwuanyi of Accountancy Department has declared his intention to vie for the deanship of the Faculty of Management Science, www.esutmonitor.com can report.

Prof Ugwuanyi who is the Director. Entrepreneurship Development Centre, ESUT, made his intention known in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor in his office.  

Very jovial and always welcoming, Prof Ugwanyi told the Editorial team led by News Editor, Joseph Joy why he is contesting for the FMS dean’s position.

“Well, by the special grace of God, with the overwhelming support from my colleagues in the faculty, Prof. Uchenna Ugwuanyi would stand for the election,” he disclosed why answering question on his intention

“If elected on August 15, I promise to add value to the already existing activities carried out by the current dean. I would bring in a lot of changes and development in the faculty,” he added.

But how much chances does he have against the incumbent dean, Prof Chioma Oleka regarded as “the best dean” in the university?

“I am not contesting against her. She said she is not re-contesting. She has done a lot, no doubt and feels she needs to rest,” Prof Ugwuanyi said.

The deanship elections across all the 12 faculties in ESUT will hold on August 15. The new deans would be elected by the Boards of each faculties in line with existing University regulations.

The tenure of a dean elapses after two years.