Uniport Alumni Spotlight: Meet Professor Okechukwu Onuchukwu, Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. From the classrooms of the University of Port Harcourt to the helm of one of Nigeria’s foremost universities of education, Professor Okechukwu Onuchukwu represents the power of academic consistency, institutional loyalty, and purpose-driven leadership. A proud product of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Onuchukwu’s entire academic foundation was built within the Uniport system. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics, followed by a Master’s degree, and later a Ph.D. in Economics, specializing in Econometrics and Economic Theory. His journey at Uniport was not just one of learning, but of deep intellectual formation — shaped by rigorous scholarship, research discipline, and a strong commitment to excellence. Rather than leaving academia, Professor Onuchukwu chose to give back to the system that shaped him. He rose steadily through the academic ranks to become a Professor of Economics, distinguished for his contributions to teaching, research, and mentorship. Over the years, he served Uniport in several key leadership roles, including Head of Department, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and Director of the University of Port Harcourt Business School — positions through which he helped shape academic policy, faculty development, and student training. His career is marked by scholarship and productivity. Professor Onuchukwu has authored and co-authored numerous books and over 90 academic journal articles, contributing significantly to economic research and policy discourse in Nigeria. He is also a respected member of professional bodies, including the Nigerian Economic Society, and has supervised and mentored countless students who now occupy strategic positions across academia, government, and the private sector. In November 2021, his long record of service and leadership culminated in his appointment as Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rivers State. As Vice Chancellor, he has focused on academic discipline, institutional stability, staff development, and the promotion of integrity within the university system — values deeply rooted in his Uniport training. His leadership style reflects the enduring influence of his alma mater: quiet confidence, intellectual depth, respect for process, and an unwavering belief in education as a tool for societal transformation. Beyond administration, Prof. Onuchukwu remains a scholar, mentor, and advocate for quality education. His journey reminds current students and young academics that greatness is often built through patience, service, and commitment to one’s calling. Today, Professor Okechukwu Onuchukwu stands as one of Uniport’s distinguished alumni — proof that the University of Port Harcourt does not only produce graduates, but builders of institutions and shapers of minds. Your Uniport journey can take you anywhere — lecture rooms, boardrooms, or leadership offices. What matters is how you prepare, serve, and give back. ▪️ If you know any Uniport Alumni doing exploits, do well to mention them in the comment section and we might just shine the spotlight on them. _____________________________________________ We have a WhatsApp channel. Do well to follow for exclusive offers, placements and real time updates; https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAYOmR05MUbjMcimM00 _____________________________________________ #UniqueStoary #Uniport #ABetterUniport #StoarySpotlight #Alumnus #Business #IAUE #UniportAlumniSpotlight #UniportSpotlight #AlumniSpotlight #UniportAlumni #Campus #CampusGist #CampusLife #GivingBack #UniportPride #Leadership