The Vice-Chancellor of the University is appointed by the University Council in accordance with the provisions of the University Charter. The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University and is the academic and administrative head of the University; have overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the University; and has the following responsibilities and duties;
1. direct, promote and co-ordinate the activities of the University;
2. is responsible for academic, administrative, financial and development of the University
3. is the accounting officer of the University;
4. act as the representative of the University and be its Spokesperson in its external relations; and
5. is an ex-officio of the Council.