Prof Akan Williams emerges VC, Ritman University, Akwa Ibom, ,

Professor Akan Williams has been appointed the 2nd substantive Vice Chancellor of Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.

Williams, who is a professor of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, succeeded Professor Celestine Ntuen, the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the institution.

Reading his resume at the inauguration ceremony held on Friday, Prof Williams was said to have risen through the academic ranks and was announced a Professor of Chemistry in December 2017, effective January 1, 2018.

Part of the statement issued read, “A specialist in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Professor Williams has been an academic in the Nigerian University System for 23 years, bringing with him a wealth of experience and commitment to academic excellence.”

Also joining the new management team were deaconess Faith Emmanuel, a substantive Registrar, and Dr Joseph U. Igligli, who assumed office as the 2nd substantive University Librarian.

The visitor of the University, Senator Emmanuel Ibok-Essien, who spoke at the ceremony commended the outgoing management for its service and expressed confidence in the capacity of the new team to consolidate on the gains recorded and advance the university’s vision.

”I want to seize this opportunity to appreciate the outgoing management team for its dedication and selfless service to the institution. It’s my hope and believe that the new team led by professor Akan Williams, will consolidate on the gains already made”, the University visitor stated.

In his remarks, Professor Williams expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to uphold the ideals of Ritman University in line with its motto:“Building Knowledge for Development.”

Prof Akan Williams emerges VC, Ritman University, Akwa Ibom

, Education – Daily Post Nigeria, October 13, 2025, 1:50 pm