Substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic) Prof. Joseph D. Okoh 1998 – 2002 Prof. Okpako Enaohwo 2002 – 2004 Prof. Samuel W. Ibodje 2005 – 2007 Prof. Bernard J. Efiuvwevwere 2007 – 2012 Prof. Andrew I. Joe 2012 – 2016 Prof. Hakeem B. Fawehinmi 2016 – 2020 Prof. Kingsley Owete 2021 – 2025 Prof. Rosemary Ogu 2025 – till date DVC Research & Development