A trailblazing politician and educationist, Senator Dr. Joy Emodi is the first Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Governing Council of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri. With a distinguished career spanning education, law, and public service, she brings a wealth of experience to her role in shaping the growth and development of the new University.

Senator Emodi holds a Bachelor's degree in Geography Education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, an LLB in Law, and professional legal training from the Nigeria Law School, Lagos.

Sen. Emodi's impressive career spans various fields, including education, law, and public service. She served as an Education Officer in the old Anambra State Schools Board from 1983 to 1986 and was the Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Development Authority from 1994 to 1995. Senator Emodi was a member of the 1994/1995 Constitutional Conference and in 1995 represented Nigeria at the Third African-American Summit in Senegal and the World Women Conference in Beijing, China. In 2005, Senator Emodi was elected to represent the Anambra North Senatorial District. During her tenure in the Senate, she chaired the Senate Committee on Education and was a member of several other committees.

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