UAES Vice Chancellor, Eze Delivers 2026 INPA Keynote Address

Professor Christopher Eze, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES) in Umuagwo, Imo State, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the upcoming 2026 Imo Newspaper Publishers Association (INPA) Awards ceremony.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Golden Vista Hotel, located opposite the Ahiajoku Convention Centre in New Owerri, Imo State.

Professor Eze confirmed his availability and readiness during a visit from the Awards Planning Committee, chaired by Sir Chidi Emeagi, at his office in Umuagwo on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the Vice Chancellor highlighted several achievements of the university, including obtaining accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer a Master of Science degree program prior to its inaugural convocation.

He also noted that UAES has secured a patent for a machine developed in the field of agroecology.

Furthermore, Professor Eze disclosed that three of the university’s staff members recently received international grants to conduct researches.

The Vice Chancellor expressed his gratitude to God, as well as to Governor Hope Uzodimma for his appointment, and acknowledged the ongoing support from the Federal University of Technology Owerri to UAES.

Earlier, Sir Chidi Emeagi, Chairman of the Planning Committee, stated that he was selected due to his expertise in Agricultural Economics, particularly as the association seeks to address issues that could enable the country to achieve food sufficiency.

Also present were Chief Declan Anaele, Chairman of INPA; Hon. Leonard Ajokubi, Secretary; and Mr. Gele Agbai, Member.