By The Eagle Online
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James Hope University, Lagos has formally unveiled Prof. Austin Nosike, a seasoned economist and management scholar, as its new Vice Chancellor.
The ceremony to unveil the new vice chancellor took place at the institution’s campus in the Lekki area of Lagos State on Friday.
According to a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr. Achugamonu Bede Uzoma, Nosike’s appointment followed the recommendation of the Governing Council, Senate, and Search Committee on August 8, 2025.
Uzoma said: “Professor Nosike is a distinguished academic, administrator, and visionary leader whose wealth of experience in higher education and commitment to excellence align with the mission and values of our University.”
Prof. Nosike brings over three decades of academic and professional experience spanning Africa, Europe, America, and Asia.
He has held senior leadership positions, including Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dean, Director, and Head of Department in various universities.
Prior to this appointment, he served in top capacities at the International University of Equator (Burundi), University of Kigali (Rwanda), Metropolitan International University, Copperstone University (Zambia), and Ugandan Pentecostal University.
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He has also been a Visiting Professor of Finance and Management at Kigali Independent University (ULK) and a Visiting Scholar of Globalisation and Development at the University of the Basque Country, Spain.
Nosike has built a strong reputation as a consultant to governments, NGOs, and international agencies, while organising more than 100 international conferences and workshops.
In his new role, Nosike is expected to provide overall academic and administrative leadership, strengthen the university’s culture of innovation, and work with stakeholders to advance James Hope University as a world-class institution.
The Governing Council of the institution also commended Prof. Abiola Babajide, the current Dean who served as Acting Vice Chancellor, for her dedication during the transition period.
Staff and faculty have been urged to extend full cooperation and support to Nosike as he assumes his responsibilities.
James Hope University was founded by philanthropist and the founder of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia.
The institution was licensed in 2021 along with 18 other private universities by the Federal Government.
