Professor Lucian Obinna Chukwu was appointed as the 17th Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services) on April 28, 2021. A distinguished Professor of Marine Biology, he specializes in Ecosystem Health and Pollution Management. Professor Chukwu’s extensive career of over three decades at the university includes roles such as former Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, former Director, Academic Planning Unit, former Director, Quality Assurance and SERVICOM Unit, Director, Centre for Environmental and Human Resources Development, Member, Governing Council (Congregation Representative), and former Head, Department of Marine Sciences.

As Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Chukwu oversees various essential university services, including the Works and Physical Planning Department, Security Unit, Property Development and Investment Unit, Sports Centre, Fire Services Unit, Auditorium Management, General Services, and the Staff Home Ownership Scheme, among other student and municipal support services. He has held this office under the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, OON, FAS, and the previous Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, FAS. Professor Chukwu is happily married and has children.