Professor Charles Egbu has become the first Black VC of a UK University or College, this is following his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University.

The appointment of Prof. Charles Egbu who hails from Abatete, Idemili North LGA Anambra State of Nigeria, was made public in the early hours of today, Wednesday, 15th July, 2020.

According to the university official website, Professor Egbu who was once a student and later a lecturer in Leads University, will assume his new role on 1st November, 2020.

He will take over from Professor Margaret A House OBE who will step down after seven years as Vice – Chancellor.

Jonathan Osagie