The Vice-Chancellor has approved the appointment of Mr Peter Ifeanyi Muo, a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police as the Chief Security Officer of the University with effect from September 1, 2013.
Mr Muo is expected to oversee the affairs of the University Security Unit and will report to the Vice-Chancellor on the security situation in the University and the environs.
In his reaction to the appointment, the new Chief Security Officer assured that he would re-position the Security Unit in line with the vision of the administration and the mantra “Quest for Excellence”. He promised to work assiduously in ensuring adequate protection of all staff/students as well as equipment/materials in the University.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor noted that Mr Muo was appointed as the CSO based on his outstanding wealth of experience, exemplary leadership skills and administrative acumen as an intelligence crime officer who distinguished himself in the Police Force. He noted that the mandate of the new CSO is to protect the lives and property of the University in addition to ensuring that illegal encroachment on the University land is prevented.
