Executive Profile
Moses N. Itauma is a consummate university administrator with approximately twenty-one (21) years of progressive, post-qualification experience in university administration, governance, policy implementation, and strategic leadership within the Nigerian University System (NUS). Over the course of his career, he has acquired extensive knowledge and experience across various Divisions and Units of the University Registry, rising steadily through the ranks, by God’s grace and dint of hard work, to attain the position of Registrar via a rigorous, transparent selection process. His professional journey has equipped him with deep institutional knowledge, exceptional administrative capacity, and a comprehensive understanding of university governance and regulatory systems.
He served with distinction as the substantive Registrar of Crawford University from September 2020, during which time he contributed significantly to strengthening administrative systems, governance processes, and added value in service delivery.
Following the successful completion of his illustrious tenure, he joined Wigwe University, the Fearless Community, first as Deputy Registrar. Presently, he serves as the Acting Registrar, providing strategic leadership and driving innovative reforms geared towards institutional stability and steady growth, operational excellence, and global competitiveness.
A respected professional within the Nigerian University System, he has served as External Expert/Consultant on the Selection Boards for the appointment of Registrars of other universities, as well as a Member of various Panels for the appointment of Principal Officers, Professors, and other academics. He has also mentored several serving and served-out Registrars within the Nigerian University System, and continues to provide mentorship to emerging career administrators. In addition, he has consulted for numerous universities, both home and abroad, on matters relating to university governance, administration, institutional development, and general Registry operations.
He has served as an elected Member of the Governing Council of Crawford University, taught in the Mass Communication Department, and instituted the “Moses N. Itauma’s Prize for Academic Excellence for the Best Graduating Student in the Department”, an academic prize that ran for seven sessions. Also, in a bold bid to strengthen work ethics, professionalism, and productivity among staff, he introduced the “Punctuality Award” and the “Best-Dressed Staff Award”.
Moses holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons.) degree and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Mass Communication from Lagos State University, Ojo, and the University of Lagos, Yaba, respectively. He is a Fellow of some recognized professional bodies and a Member of several others. He has participated in numerous conferences, workshops, seminars, and capacity-building programmes across the country, at many of which he has presented scholarly and professional papers.
In the course of his illustrious career, he has received no fewer than twenty (20) awards and commendations for excellent and meritorious service from within and outside the university, in recognition of his exemplary service and outstanding contributions to university governance and leadership. Remarkably, nine (9) of those prestigious awards were received in 2025 alone.
As Acting Registrar, he is passionate about positive reforms, continuous capacity building, and the development of efficient administrative structures capable of supporting world-class academic institutions such as Wigwe University. His commitment to purposeful leadership, innovative reforms, and value-added service delivery continues to define his professional philosophy and approach to university administration.
Consistent with this philosophy, he is committed to transforming the Registry into a Centre of Excellence that is highly responsive to the needs of students, staff, and other strategic stakeholders. His vision is to build an effective, efficient, technology-driven, and service-oriented Registry that provides the administrative backbone required for the University to fulfil its distinguishing niche as a unique brand: a top-tier, globally competitive, 21st-century institution that all its stakeholders will be proud of.
Moses is an exemplar for integrity. He is happily married to Happiness, and the union is blessed with adorable children.