The newly elected Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha has reversed the status of the newly converted Imo State University of Agriculture and Technology, Umuagwo, to its earlier polytechnic status.
Recall that Rochas Okorocha, former Governor of the State had appointed a Vice Chancellor after changing the polytechnic to a university.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the Imo State, Uche Onyeagucha, the governor reversed the institution to its original status and ordered for the reopening at its initial location.
Ihedioha then appointed an acting rector, following the retirement of Wance Madu.
The statement reads “The visitor to Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo and the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha CON, has directed the immediate reopening of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo for normal academic activities.
“Resultant upon the expiration of the tenure of the Rector who has since proceeded on terminal leave, the most senior academic staff in the Polytechnic Dr. Paddy N. Njoku is hereby appointed the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic effective from today June 10, 2019.
“The Polytechnic community and all Stakeholders thereof are advised to cooperate and accord him all necessary support.”