His installation as Chancellor of the University of Africa, Toru-Orua

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dc.contributor.authorDr. Nwachuku Obuoha Nnam
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-01T11:38:58Z
dc.date.issued2025-06-21
dc.descriptionDr Nwachuku Obuoha Nnam Obi III, Oba of Ogbaland and newly appointed Chancellor of the University of Africa, Toru-Orua, is a monarch of rare distinction. Born in 1966 into the Umuebe Royal Kindred, his life has been steeped in tradition, resilience, and scholarly pursuit. Educated at prestigious institutions, including the University of Jos and the Nigerian Law School, he is a seasoned barrister, an erudite researcher, and a respected voice in the legal and oil sectors. His professional trajectory spans public service, academia, and executive roles in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, with deep involvement in environmental, safety, and community relations. Beyond his legal and corporate accomplishments, Oba Nnam Obi III is a spiritual leader and cultural icon for the Ogba people, globally recognised for his wisdom, humility, and integrity. Fluent in both Ogba and English and widely published, he personifies excellence in leadership, cultural preservation, and nation-building.
dc.description.abstractHis Eminence, Dr Nwachuku Obuoha Nnam Obi III, Oba of Ogbaland, is a revered monarch, legal scholar, and public servant with a distinguished career in traditional leadership, academia, and the oil and gas industry. He was born into the royal Umuebe Kindred in 1966 during Nigeria's turbulent post-independence era and has been groomed from childhood under the guidance of his father, the late Oba Chukumela Nnam Obi II. A seasoned legal professional, Dr. Obi holds multiple degrees in law, including a master’s from the National Open University of Nigeria, and has served in numerous leadership roles across both state and federal institutions. As a devout Anglican Christian and custodian of Ogba culture, he embodies the blend of spiritual conviction, intellectual rigour, and royal tradition. His installation as Chancellor of the University of Africa, Toru-Orua, marks a symbolic convergence of knowledge, heritage, and service.
dc.description.sponsorshipUAT Library
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.uat.edu.ng/handle/123456789/53
dc.publisherUAT Library
dc.titleHis installation as Chancellor of the University of Africa, Toru-Orua
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