Cosmopolitan University appoints VC Carl Adams after obtaining NUC licence

The management of Cosmopolitan University in Abuja has approved the appointment of Carl Adams, a professor of information technology, as the institution’s vice-chancellor.

In a statement on Sunday, the institution also announced the appointment of Ibrahim Ahmad Mani as the new registrar of the university.

Adams has decades of experience in university administration and academic research.

Mani, on the other hand, was a former director of academic planning at Baze University.

He is also experienced in public speaking and national politics.

“Adams has over 35 years of experience in innovative and groundbreaking academic research from all over the world, including China,” the statement reads.

“Formerly of the University of Portsmouth, Adams has published articles in top journals and has extensive university administration experience, including developing and managing research and academic processes at school, faculty and university level.

“Dr Mani is an expert in university administration, academic planning, environmental impact assessment, sustainable environmental development, and international consultancy.

“PR/marketing, capacity building, aquaculture and fisheries, ICT, research, public speaking with broad experience in national politics at the highest level. 

“Recently, he has been involved with issues of ecology and environmental sustainability with a focus on the sustainable development goals (SDGs).”

Cosmopolitan University was granted an operational licence to commence academic activities on May 15.

The institution was among the 37 private universities that were granted licences by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

The university has started academic programmes with three faculties including management & social sciences, medical sciences, and engineering.

The university is set to admit candidates for the 2022/2023 academic session in September.