Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has denied reports claiming she was appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

Earlier reports had suggested that the Vice-Chancellor of UNN, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, appointed Adichie alongside Prof. Kevin Urama, an executive at the African Development Bank (AfDB), and Prof. James Robinson of the University of Chicago, as visiting professors. The reports cited a statement dated December 18, 2025, allegedly issued by the university’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Egwu, describing the appointments as part of efforts to position UNN on the global academic stage.

However, Adichie’s communications team dismissed the reports as false. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening and signed by Omawumi Ogbe, the team said no such appointment was offered to the award-winning author.

“It has come to our attention that several news outlets are reporting that Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been appointed as a ‘Visiting Professor’ at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN),” the statement said.

“We wish to state categorically that this information is entirely false. Ms. Adichie has not received any such appointment, nor has she been in communication with the University regarding a professorship. The reports claiming that official letters were signed and dated December 18, 2025, are inaccurate.”

The statement acknowledged Adichie’s long-standing ties to the institution, noting that UNN holds a special place in her life as the university where she grew up and where her parents served as Professor and Registrar, respectively.

“It is disappointing that such a significant claim would be circulated without any verification,” the statement added.

Adichie’s team urged the public and media organisations to disregard the reports and called on outlets carrying the story to take it down to prevent further spread of misinformation.

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