A law to establish a University in the Eastern Region of Nigeria was passed on 18 May 1955. Dean of International Programs at the same university, came to Nigeria in 1958. The University was formally opened on 7 October 1960 Classes began on 17 October 1960 with an enrolment of 220 students and 13 members of the academic staff. Noted author Chinua Achebe held research and teaching appointments at the university, starting in the early 1970s Renowned Astrophysicist Sam Okoye founded the Space Research Center in 1972 The first open heart surgical operation in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa was undertaken in 1974 at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu. The Law Faculty of the University is the oldest in Nigeria, having been established in 1960 FORMER AND PRESENT VICE CHANCELLORS OF THE SCHOOL The Vice-Chancellor is supported by two deputy vice-chancellors. Former and current persons who have fulfilled the positio...
