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ISSN 1595 – 1685 31 ST MARCH, 2008 VOL. 1 NO. 8

PROF. B.C.E. EGBOKA LEADS CONVOCATION COMMITTEE TO IGWE KENNETH ORIZU

According to Prof. Egboka, ‘the delegation came on behalf of Professor Ilochi Okafor (SAN) to brief you (the Igwe ) on our forthcoming 7 th Convocation”. The Chairman said that the Convocation committee came to brief Igwe in his personal capacity and also in his official capacity as Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council. He solicited the support of Igwe, his cabinet, Nnewi people as well as the Traditional Rulers of Anambra State. He however outlined the projects to be commissioned during the convocation as:

Also, the foundation laying ceremony of the following projects will equally be performed.

In his response, the Traditional Prime Minister, Dr. Ikedife thanked them for coming but posed a question to the University: Why can’t Igwe Nnewi be awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree? He reasoned that Igwe Orizu was amply qualified for such honour. According to him, he is one of the longest reigning monarchs in Igbo land and Nigeria (1963 to date). Speaking further, he said that Igwe assisted in attracting the Teaching Hospital to Nnewi and also the College of Health Sciences.

The Ikenga Nnewi also frowned at the way the University handles the case of its Medical Students who after spending up to 9, 10, 11 years in the Medical School are asked to withdraw. He advocated a system where such persons could obtain Bachelor’s degree, having passed the 2 nd and 3 rd MBBS. As a way out, Dr. Ikedife suggested that instead of asking the students to withdraw for failing 5 th MBBS, they could earn a Bachelor’s degree instead of the failed Medical Degree.

The Igwe cabinet also requested for an admission quota based on merit. Also, they called on the Management to consider moving the Teaching Hospital to its permanent site at Nnewi/Oraifite axis because of serious rumours going round that land speculators are preying on the land.

Present during the occasion (UNIZIK delegation) were the Head, Public Relations, Communication and Marketing, Mr Emmanuel C. Ojukwu and secretary, Meg Abana. On the Igwe’s cabinet were Chief Edwin Ejikeme, Chief Edwin Nwabunwanne Ike, Chief Nnanyelu Edwin (Secretary of Royal Cabinet) Chief Nwadialor Okeke, Chief Christopher Nzewi, Chief Gab Obinna and Chief Ezulike Achusiuba.

Prof. Egboka later signed the visitor’s register.

UNIZIK NURSER/PRIMARY SCHOOL HOSTS PROF. ILOCHI OKAFOR (SAN)

It was yet another day of blissful moment as the UNIZIK Nursery/Primary School engaged the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ilochi Okafor (SAN) in a valedictory reception. Thursday March 25, 2008.

Speaking during the occasion, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the School, Prof (Mrs.) Ada Sam Omenyi commended the Vice-Chancellor for the rapid development of the school. According to the chairman, the leadership of Prof. Ilochi Okafor (SAN) has seen the school rose from a local demonstration primary school to an international nursery/Primary School, adding that even our people resident overseas see UNIZIK Nursery/primary School as an ideal place to train their wards. She however listed some of the achievements of the Vice-Chancellor particularly in the promotion of infrastructures in the school as well as recruitment of a hardworking headmistress, Mrs. Nkoli Ejesi and her assistant, Mrs. Alagbu approval of the reviewed teachers career structure, provision of a generator, etc. she also extolled the caring qualities of his beautiful wife Lady Egosonwa Okafor.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Headmistress, Mrs. Ejesi commended the Vice-Chancellor for all the approvals he made for the school within so short a time, thus praising the wife for her continued support. She extolled the discipline of the teachers as well as thanking Prof. Ezeonu for having time to train the school in computer studies. The headmistress also commended Prof. (Mrs.) Alice Ndu for donating books to the school.

In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ilochi Okafor (SAN) extolled the dynamism. Prof. Okafor assured the school that more teachers would be recruited, while primary 5 and 6 will move to Faculty of Law to join the Junior High School when they will move to their permanent site.

In all, the Vice-Chancellor thanked his wife for her wonderful support stressing that he wouldn’t have made it this far if not for her support.

The highpoint of the occasion was the presentation of gifts to the Vice-Chancellor and other principal officers.

Present during the occasion were the DVC(ACADEMIC), Prof. Sam Omenyi, DVC (Admin), Prof. B.C.E. Egboka; Dean Student Affairs, Prof. Emeka Ezeonu; the Bursar, Registrar, Ag. University Librarian, Prof. Alice Ndu, Lady Egosonwa Okafor, parents and pupils of the school.

VICE CHANCELLOR FLAGS OFF SIWES 2007/2008 ORIENTATION FOR STUDENTS

THE 2007/2008 SIWES Orientation for students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka recently took place. The exercise aimed at preparing the students for the 6 – month training commenced at the end of the First Semester examinations. The students were exposed to the requirements for the training documentation and expectations while in the Industry’s premises.

Speaking during the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ilochi Okafor SAN called on the students to pay adequate attention to the training so as to be properly equipped for their future practice. He also charged them to be good ambassadors of the institution as any negative behaviour may block the chances of future trainees.

Earlier in his own address, the SIWES Director, Engr. J.A. Okeke appealed to the students to avoid any malpractice that may disqualify their training and prevent them from receiving the SIWES Allowance of N15,000.00 paid to each student on completion of the training. At the end of the 6 – month training, he continued, the students are expected to submit technical report which is to be defended in each student’s department.

Meanwhile, thirty-two departments drawn from five faculties – Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and Education participate in the programme plus the Department of Fine and Applied Arts.

Prof. B.C.E. Egboka DVC (Administration) represented the Vice Chancellor at the occasion.

UNIZIK 7 TH CONVOCATION: 6 EMINENT NIGERIANS TO RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREES.

As Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka gears up to hold its 7 th Convocation Ceremony between April 21-26, 2008, six eminent Nigerians have been approved by the University’s Senate for conferment of Honorary Awards. They include :

1. Senator Joy Emodi, Chairman, Senate

Committee on Education

2. Chief (Sir) Chika Okafor, an Nnewi

based Industrial guru

3. Otunba Olushola Baronet Akin –

Agbaje, the Company Secretary of

Julius Berger

4. Alhaji Isyaku Umar OON, the

Director of Intercontinental Bank

5. Vice Admiral G.T.A. Adekeye, Chief

of Naval Staff and

6. Chief G.U.Okeke, a Transport

Magnet.

ADVERT SPACES STILL AVAILABLE IN CONVOCATION BROCHURE

The Chairman of the Convocation Committee, Prof. Boniface C.E. Egboka has once again reminded Principal Officers, Deans of Faculties, Directors and Head of Departments that advert placement in the 7 th Convocation Brochure is still open. Details of space/payment for Advert are as stated below:

Front inside Page - N40, 000.00

Back Page - N40, 000.00(Coloured)

Back Inside Page - N30, 000.00 (Coloured)

Central Page N30, 000.00 (Coloured)

Full Page - N20, 000.00 (Black and White)

½ Page - N15, 000.00 (Black & White)

Please pay at the Bursary and then submit a photocopy of receipt to the PRCM along with your message.

TRAINING FOR NEWLY EMPLOYED SECURITY MEN

The training for the newly employed 30 security officers and 90 senior patrolmen/patrolmen on security duties has commenced on Wednesday 26 March, 2008 at the University Primary/nursery School. It will be intensive and will last for 2 weeks. It is intended that the newly employed security men will be given basic knowledge and training that will assist them in the performance of security duties in the University. Areas to be covered include general guard duties, organization and control of the security department, patrols, counter measures on cultism, leadership qualities, student hostel guidelines, fire and accident prevention and control, student riot prevention and control, theft and burglary prevention, crime, arrest and investigation, roles of security men during examinations etc and parades /sports.

CVC HOLDS MANAGEMENT RETREAT FOR VICE-CHANCELLORS

THE Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) is to hold management retreat for all the Vice-Chancellors of Federal, State and Private Universities on 3 rd – 6 th April, 2008. The date of arrival is 3 rd April, while the departure is on the 6 th.

CASE OF THREAT TO LIFE AND INTIMIDATION: MANAGEMENT URGES FOR MORE INVESTIGATION

Management at its 178 th Meeting held on Monday, February 25, 2008 considered the report of the Investigation into a case of threat to life/intimidation/academic victimization of a female student. Mrs. J. Okakpu of the Department of Co-operative Economics and Management with Registration number 2002434644 against Mr. Gerald Emejulu, a Senior Lecturer and one Tochukwu Okeke, a female student with Registration number 2002434659, all in the same department and resolved as follows:

Meanwhile, further investigation into the matter is to be carried out.

TRAFFIC SITUATION AT ENGINEERING BUS STAND WORSENS

The attention of concerned authorities of UNIZIK is being drawn to the worsening traffic situation at the Faculty of Engineering bus stand where some buses pick passengers on the road outside designated points. This is becoming embarrassing to staff and visitors to the University who in some cases had to wait for several minutes to cross the junction.

126 TH MEETING OF SENATE POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY 2 ND APRIL, 2008.

THE 126th Meeting of Senate earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 26 th March, 2008 has been postponed. In a circular to all the Senators dated 25 th March, 2008 on the postponement, the Registrar, Nkoli Onyechi (Mrs) told them that the postponement was to enable the processing of outstanding results, reports and other academic issues. The new date for the meeting is Wednesday, 2 nd April, 2008 at the Senate/Council Chamber by 10.00am prompt.

UNIZIK COMMENDS GOV. OBI

The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka has commended His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi for donating 32 – Seater Coaster bus to the University. The commendation is contained in a letter to the Governor by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ilochi Okafor (SAN) dated March 11, 2008.

AWARD

Prof. M. Dukor of the Department of Philosophy has received the News in Africa International Magazine’s Golden Leadership Award in Abuja.

The award includes a Golden Plaque and a certificate . the Vice-Chancellor congratulates Prof. Dukor for this award.

CONFERENCE

Dr. S.O. Anigbogu, Head, Department of Computer Science will be attending a Microsoft International Conference for some academics in computing in Universities in Middle East and Africa from 7 th to 10 th April, 2008 in Egypt.

Dr Anigbogu is one of the five Nigerians nominated to attend the conference which is to be sponsored by Microsoft.

VACANCIES IN THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons fro full time appointments to the following positions in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus

Vacancies exist in the following Departments of the Faculty :

For qualification and other requirements please see notice boards or go to UNIZIK website www.unizik.edu.ng.

RECALL FROM SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION

EXPLSION

OBITUARY

The Vice-Chancellor announces with deep regret the death of the following members of Staff and Staff relations

Local Government Area.

This bulletin is printed and published by the Public Relations, Communication and Marketing Unit of the Vice-Chancellor’s office.

Best wishes.