Prof. Mrs Nnenna Oti yesterday assumed office as 8th substantive Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Prof. Francis C. Eze graciously and peacefully handed over the mantle of leadership to his successor, who is reckoned to be the 1st female VC of the University. 

Prior to her emergence, she was also the first Female DVC, Academics, of the University.

Her appointment was declared on 13th April 2021 after a rigorous interview conducted among she and 6 other well-celebrated professors.