Bishop Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has been appointed Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The appointment was announced in a statement issued Wednesday in Awka by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime. Kukah is a noted intellectual and advocate for social justice, with academic credentials including a Ph.D. from SOAS University of London in 1990 and studies at the University of Oxford and Harvard University. He holds degrees in Philosophy and Theology from St. Augustine Major Seminary, Jos, a diploma in Religious Studies from the University of Ibadan, a Bachelor of Divinity from the Pontifical Urban University, and a Master's in Peace Studies from the University of Bradford. He is a prolific author and founder of the Kukah Centre, an institution focused on interfaith harmony and policy reform through research and advocacy. The statement said the appointment is expected to strengthen the university's global partnerships, promote ethical leadership, and support the institution's mission to produce well-rounded graduates.
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