Victoria University has Tuesday unveiled Prof. John Opuda- Asibo as the 3rd Chancellor to join the Jinja Road based institution of higher learning.
In a colourful ceremony attended by the university administrators, board of directors, the owners- Sudhir Ruparelia, Rajiv Ruparelia and Naiya Ruparelia, well wishers and different stakeholders, Mr Asibo pledged to bring a wealthy experience and expertise to the school at a critical moment when the education sector and facing ripples due to Coronavirus Pandemic.
Prof. John Opuda is a scholar of national and international repute and is the 3rd Chancellor at the University and he assured the witnesses that he would keep Victoria University at the top as a private institution in Uganda.
Who is Prof. Asibo
As a graduate with a veterinary Medical Degree from Makerere University, he also holds a Masters Degree in Public Health and a PhD in Microbiology, Epidemiology and Public Health, both from the University of Minnesota, USA.
His Public Health training has provided him with multi-sectoral knowledge application in Epidemiology ( observational and analytical), Administration, Economics, Education and Governance.
Professor John Opuda-Asibo, has experience in Education, Science, Cooperation, institutional Collaboration and Coordination, Negotiation, Dialogue, Cultural Interaction, Publishing, Grants awarding, Scientific Research, Organising and Charing meetings, Harmonization of Curricula and Educational Systems the latter as a member of the Top Management Committee of the Ministry of Education, Government of Uganda.
The entire Victoria University community welcomes Prof. John Opuda-Asibo into the VU fraternity and wish him the best in carrying out his noble duties as Chancellor of Victoria University.