Chimamanda Adichie among new visiting professors at UNN
Chimamanda Adichie, acclaimed writer, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The university also named Prof. Kevin Urama and Prof. James Robinson as Visiting Professors, with the appointments approved by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon Ortuanya. Official letters dated December 18, 2025 conveyed the appointments, which aim to enhance UNN’s global academic standing. The appointees are expected to contribute to teaching, research, and mentorship at the institution.
What we know
- Chimamanda Adichie was appointed in recognition of her contributions to literature and global intellectual discourse.
- The appointments were conveyed through official letters dated December 18, 2025.
- Prof. Kevin Urama and Prof. James Robinson were also named as Visiting Professors for their expertise in economics and political economy.
- The new Visiting Professors will engage in teaching, collaborative research, and mentorship to strengthen UNN’s academic community.
- The university stated that these appointments reflect a renewed drive for global excellence and international collaboration.
