UNN appoints Chimamanda Adichie, others as visiting professors

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka has appointed globally-renowned author Chimamanda Adichie, African Growth Financial institution govt, Prof. Kevin Urama, and Prof. James Robinson of the College of Chicago as Visiting Professors, in a transfer aimed toward repositioning the establishment on the worldwide educational stage.

The appointments, authorized by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, had been conveyed by official letters dated December 18, 2025.

In line with the college, the Visiting Professors are anticipated to have interaction in educating, collaborative analysis, mentorship, and strategic educational interactions that may strengthen UNN’s international standing.

Chimamanda Adichie, one of many world’s most influential literary voices, was appointed in recognition of her excellent contributions to literature, artistic writing, and international mental discourse. The college famous that her engagement would considerably enrich the humanities and humanities.

“Her Visiting Professorship will add immense worth to our educational neighborhood by lectures, scholarly engagements, and the mentorship of scholars and younger teachers,” the college said.

Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, a distinguished growth economist and senior official on the African Growth Financial institution, was appointed primarily based on his intensive experience in growth economics, local weather coverage, and evidence-based policymaking.

UNN mentioned his presence would strengthen educating and analysis, notably in economics, growth research, and associated disciplines.

Additionally appointed is Prof. James Robinson, a globally revered political economist on the College of Chicago, broadly identified for his work on establishments, governance, and financial growth.

The college mentioned his Visiting Professorship is predicted to deepen educational collaboration and expose college students and lecturers to cutting-edge international scholarship in political financial system and growth research.

Talking on the appointments in a press release issued on Wednesday, the Appearing Public Relations Officer of the college, Mr. Inya Agha Egwu, mentioned the transfer aligns with the Vice-Chancellor’s dedication to attracting eminent international students to UNN.

“The College of Nigeria was based to be a globally aggressive establishment. These appointments signify a major step in direction of reclaiming that legacy and enhancing the college’s international relevance,” Egwu mentioned.

He defined that the Visiting Professorships are designed to advertise information trade, strengthen worldwide linkages, and bridge the hole between concept, coverage, and observe.

Egwu additional disclosed that the most recent appointments convey the variety of Visiting Professors appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in December 2025 to 4, describing the event as “a transparent sign of UNN’s renewed drive for international excellence.”