Cornell University has named Institute for African Development (IAD) Director and Professor of Law, Muna Ndulo, to an endowed chair in the Cornell Law School.

Announcing the development in a notice, IAD stated that Prof Ndulo had become the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of International and Comparative Law.

“The Institute for African Development is pleased to announce that Cornell University has named IAD Director and Professor of Law, Muna Ndulo, to an endowed chair in the Cornell Law School. Professor Ndulo becomes the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of International and Comparative Law. Please join us in congratulating Director Ndulo,” read the notice.

And Prof Ndulo said becoming a chaired professor was a great honor.

“Becoming a chaired professor is a great honor and recognition for those of us in academia. I am deeply grateful to Cornell University and to all those who have helped me reach such heights in the academic world,” said Prof Ndulo.