Dr. Mrs. Chinelo Jacinta Nwosu graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State in 1990 and later obtained two Master’s Degrees, one in Biochemistry, Nutrition & Toxicology from University of Port Harcourt in 1994 and the other in Clinical Biochemistry with Molecular Biology from the University of Surrey (UNIS) – Guildford England and a PhD in Biochemistry of the University of Port Harcourt/University of Nevada USA, respectively, under a Fulbright Scholarship sponsored Research, with bias in Anticancer Agents from Local Foods & Spices.

She joined the services of the National Universities Commission in January 2011 on transfer of Service from her lecturing job at the University of Port Harcourt, as Chief Research and Innovation Officer, in the then Department of Research and Innovation (DRI) now Directorate of Research, Innovations and Information Technology (DRIIT) and grasped the workings of the Department and Commission quickly and earned the Best Staff of the Department award in 2014, after 3years of joining the Commission.

Dr. Mrs. Nwosu is a distinguished leader in the Nigerian education sector, renowned for more than 25 years of progressive experience and a commitment to advancing tertiary education nationally and internationally. Currently serving as the new Director, Directorate of Students at the National Universities Commission.
She became a Deputy Director in 2015 immediately after passing her Deputy Directorship exam in one sitting after serving the mandatory four years as a Chief Research and Innovation Officer and was first moved to the Department of Academic Planning now Directorate of Academic Planning as the Deputy Director Post Graduate Programmes and later to the Directorate of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship in August 2019 when that Directorate was created as the pioneer Deputy Director for Entrepreneurship Division.

In June 2022, she was made the Deputy Director Programme Accreditation, where she played a pivotal role in streamlining accreditation processes, fostering strategic planning, and enhancing operational efficiency as well as reducing to the barest minimum unwanted negative impacts from and on the NUS that were associated with the accreditation processes.

While in the Academic Planning Directorate, some of her Key Achievements include providing Programme Accreditation Leadership where she introduced innovative planning and coordination strategies, significantly reducing operational challenges and improving the accreditation experience for Nigerian universities.
As Deputy Director Entrepreneurship Division, she spearheaded the establishment of Directorates of Entrepreneurship in Nigerian Universities, encouraged Vice Chancellors to appoint appropriate personal to handle the Directorates, worked with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) to foster training and understanding of what entrepreneurship education should be and led to the introduction of entrepreneurship courses as compulsory for all Nigerian Students to enhance job creation for themselves on graduation and also employ others, thus reducing unemployment burden in Nigeria. This led to the realization of the importance of entrepreneurship education and other stakeholders started entrepreneurship programmes for students across the nation like, CBN, Embassys, foreign partners and local ones. Synergies were sought between national agencies like NAMSME, BOI etc.

Dr. Nwosu started the platform for Directors of Entrepreneurship in NUS and promoted the first ever National Entrepreneurship Competition for university students as well as organising the first-ever meeting of Entrepreneurship Directors which lead to the development of the National Policy Document on Entrepreneurship Education, creating lasting platforms for collaboration and youth empowerment in Nigeria.

Some of her outstanding accomplishments include: Technical Coordination of the Environment and Bioresource Thematic Group for the Research and Development Standing Committee (RDSC) initiated by TETFund, contributing to the creation of the National Research and Development Foundation; Co-Chair of an international collaboration of the NUC-Diaspora Biomedical Science Summit and has extensive experience organising both local and international conferences, fostering global partnerships in higher education as well as securing Academic Excellence by Co-authoring a well-regarded textbook on practical methods in Biochemistry and mentoring numerous undergraduate and graduate students, supporting doctoral candidates and promoting academic integrity.

She has also published papers in reputable organisations and won several awards and honours such as a Patent Holder, where she secured a Nigerian patent for research conducted during her Ph.D studies on anticancer agents from local foods and spices; A prestigious Fulbright Research Scholarship at the Cancer Research Institute, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA; Avon Scholar-in-Training Award, a Recognition by the American Association for Cancer Research for outstanding research contributions; Multiple Academic Distinctions, among them as University Valedictorian and Best Graduating Student in her set at the University of Port Harcourt, Faculty of Science, and Biochemistry Department.

Her current research interests focus on the anticarcinogenic potential of natural products, cancer burden analysis, environmental impact assessments, and quality control of biological samples. and these works continues to shape policy, drive innovation, and mentor the next generation of leaders in education and science.

Dr. Nwosu is a Fellow of the National Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Nigeria, holds memberships in the Association for Clinical Biochemistry (England), Institute of Biomedical Sciences (England), Nigerian Nutrition Society and American Association for Cancer Research, and American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fulbright Scholars Association globally and in Nigeria.

She had received several honours from her community and church, both in Abuja and her hometown, based on proven leadership qualities as Ambassador of Mary Queen of Peace (2018), Light Bearer (2021), and Queen Mother (2024) by the Catholic Women Organization and many others from her home state and diocese.

She got married to Barrister Lucius Ezeakammadu Nwosu, SAN (of blessed memory) which produced five beloved children to the glory of God.

• To develop and promote regulatory framework for best practices that will engender student satisfaction and the best possible students experience through quality student support facilities and welfare services in the Nigerian University System (NUS);
• To coordinate the establishment of Human Development Centres, to ensure the provision of effective counseling services and career guidance to Nigerian University Student;
• To foster collaboration/partnership between Nigerian Universities, Government Agencies and Private Sectors in the provision of health services, organization of regular sporting activities, and ensure campus safety in Nigerian Universities;
• To supervise the organization of Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition as well as periodic collegial games to ensure regular sporting activities and maximum use of sporting facilities;
• To coordinate and facilitate International Student and Staff exchange programmes for national development and global competitiveness;
• To foster and coordinate the provision of consular guidance and counseling services for international students;
• To monitor and ensure the Implementation of Government Policies on gender and other related issues in Nigerian Universities; and
• Any other intervention to encourage the acquisition of leadership skills, national values and culture, professional ethics, sportsmanship, the eradication of anti-social behavior and the promotion of peaceful co-existence among students in Nigerian Universities.

The Division is being run by a Deputy Director,  and is made up of the following Sections:

(i) Leadership Development Section;
(ii) Career Management and Advisory Section; and
Gender Issues Section.

Functions of Career Services Division among others are:
• Facilitate the establishment of Human Development Centres and ensure the provision of effective counseling services and career guidance to students
• Facilitate the development and integration of Gender Education in the Nigerian Universities and monitor the implementation of Government policies on gender, sexual harrasement and other related issues.
• Foster, promote and ensure that universities sensitize students on national values and orientation.
• Encourage universities to develop mechanisms that would help Students acquire requisite leadership skills,

(i) Students and Staff Exchange Section
(ii) Consular Guidance and Counselling Section
(iii) Cultural Integration Section.

Functions of Internationalization Division, among others are:
• Coordinate and facilitate exchange programmes for international students and staff
• Foster and coordinate the provision of consular guidance and counseling services for international staff and students
• Promote cultural integration between Nigerian universities and their foreign counterpart.

The Student Welfare Division is being run by a Deputy Director Mrs. Unuigbe Favour Chioma, and is made up of the following sections:

i. Student Welfare and Campus Safety Section
ii. Communication Section
iii. Sports Development Section.

Functions of Student Welfare Division among others are:
• Develop policies and guidelines that will ensure adequate provision of student support facilities and welfare services as well as safety of Students on university campuses.
• Foster and monitor the implementation of strategies aimed at eradicating anti-social behavior, and the promotion of peaceful co-existence
• Ensure and promote the development of effective communication between students and university authorities in the Nigerian University System