Professor Sunny Ijirhevwe Awhefeada is a distinguished scholar of African and postcolonial literature, accomplished university administrator, researcher, author, and mentor. As Vice-Chancellor of Southern Delta University (SDU), he brings over two decades of experience in university teaching, research, postgraduate education, and institutional administration to the leadership of the university. Professor Awhefeada obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language from the University of Benin and his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in English from the University of Ibadan. His academic interests include African literature, postcolonial literature, oral literature, literary theory, and the representation of African experiences through literary expression. He built a distinguished academic career at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, where he joined the Department of English and Literary Studies in 2001. Through dedication to teaching, scholarship, and academic leadership, he rose through the academic ranks to become a Professor of African Literature in 2017. Throughout his career at DELSU, Professor Awhefeada served in several important academic and administrative capacities, including Head of the Department of English, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University Orator, and Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies. These responsibilities reflect his extensive experience in academic management, research development, postgraduate training, and institutional governance. His scholarly contributions include research and publications on African literature, Nigerian poetry, postcolonial thought, and literary representations of social and environmental realities. His work, including contributions to scholarship on Niger Delta literature, demonstrates his commitment to advancing literary studies and deepening understanding of African cultural and intellectual traditions. Professor Awhefeada also has a strong record of academic mentorship, guiding postgraduate researchers and supporting the development of emerging scholars. His commitment to teaching, research, and intellectual engagement has contributed to his standing within the Nigerian academic community. In May 2026, Professor Awhefeada assumed office as the second substantive Vice-Chancellor of Southern Delta University. His appointment marks a significant chapter in the university's development as it advances its identity as a conventional university, broadens its academic offerings, and strengthens its commitment to teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. As Vice-Chancellor, Professor Awhefeada provides academic and administrative leadership in pursuit of the university's mission to deliver quality higher education, nurture responsible graduates, promote research, and contribute meaningfully to societal development. His leadership brings together scholarly depth, administrative experience, and a commitment to human capacity development as Southern Delta University continues to build its academic reputation and expand opportunities for students and the wider community.