Vice-Chancellor
Registrar (Ag.)
Uchechukwu Daniel Okoro
Introduction
Mr. Uchechukwu Daniel Okoro (Evang.) is the Acting Registrar of Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU), Ideato, Imo State, Nigeria. He is an experienced university administrator, public servant, community leader, mentor, gospel preacher and youth-development advocate whose career spans university administration, government service, community mobilisation and organisational management.
Academic qualifications
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc. Ed.) in Economics from Imo State University and subsequently earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics from the same institution.
He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics at Imo State University.
Professional experience and contributions
Mr. Okoro has extensive experience in university administration, public service, institutional management and organisational coordination.
He served as a Planning Officer with the Imo State Local Government Service Commission, where he gained experience in public-sector planning, administration and service delivery. He also worked with First Bank of Nigeria Limited as a Customer Service Officer, developing expertise in customer relations and corporate operations.
He has held positions as Personal Assistant and Special Assistant in several government offices, including the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Imo State; the Imo State Office of the Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission; the Office of the Chief of Staff, Imo State Government House; and the Office of the General Manager, Imo ENTRACO.
These appointments broadened his expertise in government administration, policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, institutional coordination and public-sector service delivery.
At KOMU, he has contributed to key administrative and academic processes, including Senate administration, admissions, staff matters, accreditation, resource assessment, curriculum development, staff promotion, security and university ceremonials.
Leadership and administration
At Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Mr. Okoro has served in several administrative capacities, including:
- Head, General Administrative Unit
- Head, Senate Affairs Unit
- Faculty Officer
- Administrative Officer
- Secretary, Business Committee of Senate
- Secretary, Academic and Professional Staff Promotion Committee
- Secretary, Staff Reallocation, Posting and Rescheduling Committee
He has also served as a member of the Admissions and Security Committees and participated in various institutional activities relating to accreditation, resource assessment, curriculum development and university ceremonials.
Having previously acted in the Office of the Registrar, he brings practical experience in Registry operations, institutional governance and the coordination of university administration to his current position as Acting Registrar.
Professional membership
Mr. Okoro is a member of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), a professional body dedicated to promoting excellence, efficiency and professional standards in university administration across Nigeria.
Community service and youth development
Beyond university administration, Mr. Okoro has demonstrated a strong commitment to community leadership, youth empowerment and grassroots development.
He served as Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Njaba Chapter, and is the Founder and former President of Njaba Youth Assembly (The Intelligentsia).
During his undergraduate years, he served as President of the Federation of Njaba Students at Imo State University. He has also coordinated youth summits and empowerment initiatives aimed at inspiring, mentoring and supporting young people in Njaba.
He further served as Chairman of the Njaba Unity Forum celebration organised in honour of Chief Vitalis Obi, Executive Chairman of Njaba Local Government Area.
Through these engagements, he has contributed to community mobilisation, youth development, leadership mentoring and the promotion of communal unity.
Leadership qualities
Mr. Okoro is recognised for his humility, calm disposition, determination, dedication and commitment to service. His administrative experience, leadership abilities and familiarity with the University system have equipped him to contribute meaningfully to institutional development and effective governance.
As Acting Registrar, he is committed to promoting an efficient, responsive and service-oriented Registry that supports the University's mandate of teaching, research, innovation and human-capital development.
Personal life
Mr. Okoro is a Christian and gospel preacher whose personal values reflect his commitment to faith, integrity and service to humanity. He is married and blessed with children.
Uchechukwu Daniel Okoro
Registrar (Ag.)
About
Introduction
Mr. Uchechukwu Daniel Okoro (Evang.) is the Acting Registrar of Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU), Ideato, Imo State, Nigeria. He is an experienced university administrator, public servant, community leader, mentor, gospel preacher and youth-development advocate whose career spans university administration, government service, community mobilisation and organisational management.
Academic qualifications
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc. Ed.) in Economics from Imo State University and subsequently earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics from the same institution.
He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics at Imo State University.
Professional experience and contributions
Mr. Okoro has extensive experience in university administration, public service, institutional management and organisational coordination.
He served as a Planning Officer with the Imo State Local Government Service Commission, where he gained experience in public-sector planning, administration and service delivery. He also worked with First Bank of Nigeria Limited as a Customer Service Officer, developing expertise in customer relations and corporate operations.
He has held positions as Personal Assistant and Special Assistant in several government offices, including the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Imo State; the Imo State Office of the Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission; the Office of the Chief of Staff, Imo State Government House; and the Office of the General Manager, Imo ENTRACO.
These appointments broadened his expertise in government administration, policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, institutional coordination and public-sector service delivery.
At KOMU, he has contributed to key administrative and academic processes, including Senate administration, admissions, staff matters, accreditation, resource assessment, curriculum development, staff promotion, security and university ceremonials.
Leadership and administration
At Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Mr. Okoro has served in several administrative capacities, including:
- Head, General Administrative Unit
- Head, Senate Affairs Unit
- Faculty Officer
- Administrative Officer
- Secretary, Business Committee of Senate
- Secretary, Academic and Professional Staff Promotion Committee
- Secretary, Staff Reallocation, Posting and Rescheduling Committee
He has also served as a member of the Admissions and Security Committees and participated in various institutional activities relating to accreditation, resource assessment, curriculum development and university ceremonials.
Having previously acted in the Office of the Registrar, he brings practical experience in Registry operations, institutional governance and the coordination of university administration to his current position as Acting Registrar.
Professional membership
Mr. Okoro is a member of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), a professional body dedicated to promoting excellence, efficiency and professional standards in university administration across Nigeria.
Community service and youth development
Beyond university administration, Mr. Okoro has demonstrated a strong commitment to community leadership, youth empowerment and grassroots development.
He served as Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Njaba Chapter, and is the Founder and former President of Njaba Youth Assembly (The Intelligentsia).
During his undergraduate years, he served as President of the Federation of Njaba Students at Imo State University. He has also coordinated youth summits and empowerment initiatives aimed at inspiring, mentoring and supporting young people in Njaba.
He further served as Chairman of the Njaba Unity Forum celebration organised in honour of Chief Vitalis Obi, Executive Chairman of Njaba Local Government Area.
Through these engagements, he has contributed to community mobilisation, youth development, leadership mentoring and the promotion of communal unity.
Leadership qualities
Mr. Okoro is recognised for his humility, calm disposition, determination, dedication and commitment to service. His administrative experience, leadership abilities and familiarity with the University system have equipped him to contribute meaningfully to institutional development and effective governance.
As Acting Registrar, he is committed to promoting an efficient, responsive and service-oriented Registry that supports the University's mandate of teaching, research, innovation and human-capital development.
Personal life
Mr. Okoro is a Christian and gospel preacher whose personal values reflect his commitment to faith, integrity and service to humanity. He is married and blessed with children.
Leadership
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