Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved the reappointment of the Oku Ibom Ibibio, Solomon Etuk as the chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU).

Mr Eno also confirmed Otoabasi Akpan as the institution's substantive vice-chancellor.

Established in 2009, Akwa Ibom State University operates two campuses in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area and Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, all in Akwa Ibom.

The university was created to expand access to higher education, promote research and accelerate human capital development in the oil-rich state.

The appointments were announced in a press release dated 23 February and signed by the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Enobong Uwah....