Principal Officers

EDUCATION

Post–Doctoral Fellowship Residence, University of Western Cape, South Africa – 2013
Ph.D (Ethnomusicology), Nnamdi Azikiwe University – 2008
M.A (Ethnomusicology), Nnamdi Azikiwe University – 2006
M.A African Philosophy – 2005
P.G.D (Music) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – 2004
P.G.D Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – 2003
P.G.D Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – 2001
B.Phil Philosophy, Pontifical Urban University Rome – 1992
B.S.Th Theology, Pontifical Urban University Rome – 1996
Dip. Lat (Latin), Pontifical Urban University Rome – 1985

EXPERIENCE

Vice-Chancellor, Peter University, 2022 – Present
Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – 2020
Associate Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – 2017
Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – 2014
Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – 2011
Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – 2008
Formator, St. John Bosco Seminary, Isuaniocha 1996 – 2001
Radio Broadcaster (Minna), 89.4 FM Obosi, Grace FM Lokoja, Purity 102.5 FM, ABS 88.5 FM Awka (1999 to date)
Fellow – American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) and African Humanities Program (AHP)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Special Assistant to NAU Vice-Chancellor on Academic Matters (2020-2022)
Chairman, Faculty of Arts Examination Malpractice Committee - 2016/2017
Chairman, Faculty of Arts Conference Committee - 2015/2016 session
University Coordinator, NAU Cultural and Traditional Values (2012 - 2013)
Chairman, Faculty of Arts Book Presentation Committee (2008 - 2009)
Captain, Faculty of Arts Football Team - winning the Vice-chancellor's Cup 3 times

Mrs. Theresa Adaora Enenchi is a seasoned university administrator and the current Acting Registrar of Peter University, Achina/Onneh. Since assuming this role in 2024, she has been dedicated to streamlining administrative processes and fostering a culture of operational excellence within the institution.

Mrs. Enenchi brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, where she held several strategic positions. Between 2018 and 2023, she served as a Deputy Registrar, first as the Faculty Administrative Officer for the Faculty of Social Sciences, and later overseeing the Pre-Science Unit. Prior to these appointments, she distinguished herself as a Principal Assistant Registrar, where she headed the Appointment and Promotion Committee (SAPS) within the Personnel Unit, demonstrating her expertise in human resource management and institutional governance.

Academically, Mrs. Enenchi possesses a strong foundation in management. She obtained her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cooperative Management in 2012, followed by a Master of Science (MSc) in Cooperative & Economics Management in 2022.

Her commitment to professional development is evident through her active affiliations. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria (FCAI) and maintains memberships with the Nigeria Institute of Management (MNIM) and the Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators (MANUPA). Mrs. Enenchi’s blend of academic training and practical administrative history positions her as a pivotal figure in the advancement of Peter University.

Rev. Fr. Peter Ogoegbunam Obiefuna is a seasoned chartered accountant and administrator serving as the Bursar of Peter University, Achina/Onneh. Since assuming office in 2022, he has been responsible for the financial strategy and stewardship of the institution, ensuring fiscal discipline and sustainable growth.

Fr. Obiefuna brings decades of high-level financial experience bridging both the secular and ecclesiastical sectors. His professional journey began with the Central Bank of Nigeria in 1978, followed by rigorous training with the prestigious audit firm Akintola Williams & Co. His leadership portfolio includes a decade-long tenure (2012–2022) as the Managing Partner of Divine Prime Consult Partners, a Lagos-based audit firm, and service as a Director at Uzondu Microfinance Bank Ltd. Within the church administration, he served as the Bursar for the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), Port Harcourt, and as the Financial Administrator for the Awka Diocese from 2006 to 2011.

His academic foundation is equally robust and diverse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Ife (1978) and a Bachelor of Divinity in Theology from Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu (1983). He further advanced his financial expertise with an MSc in Accounting from the University of Lagos.

Fr. Obiefuna is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), having attained membership in 2006 and fellowship status in 2016. He is also a member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (MNM). His career is a testament to the seamless integration of professional excellence and priestly service.

Dr. Frederick Okechukwu Obodoeze is a distinguished information scientist and the Chief Librarian of Peter University, Achina/Onneh. Appointed in 2024, he is charged with the strategic oversight of the university’s library resources, digital repositories, and information services, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of staff and students.

Dr. Obodoeze’s career is defined by extensive leadership in the Nigerian higher education sector. Before joining Peter University, he served as the Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, for a remarkable tenure spanning twenty-six years (1992–2018). Prior to that, he held the position of College Librarian at the Federal College of Education, Eha-amufu, from 1986 to 1991. His long-standing service in these roles underscores his expertise in library administration, collection development, and academic support.

His academic background is both diverse and rigorous. He is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan, where he earned a Bachelor of Education in Biology (1978), a Master of Library Science (MLS) in 1984, and a PhD in 2016. Additionally, he holds a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Psychology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1991). This unique combination of scientific knowledge, psychology, and library science allows Dr. Obodoeze to approach information management with a holistic and user-centric perspective.