From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri

The Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has announced professor Nnenna Oti as the 8th substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution.

Her selection follows a thorough screening of 7 candidates listed for the position.

Briefing newsmen shortly after the selection of the new VC, Chairman Governing Council of FUTO, professor John Offem said 29 applicants indicated their interest while 7 seven were finally shortlisted.

According to Offem, the new VC scored 75.5 ahead of her closest rival, professor Ikechukwu Dozie who scored 69.7.