The University of Jos (UNIJOS), on Tuesday, celebrated one of Nigeria’s literary icons and renowned novelist, Professor Eze Chukwuemeka Ike during his jubilee in literature which held at the university campus in Jos.

Vice Chancellor of UNIJOS Professor Hayward Babale Mafuyai, described the renowned novelist as a legend inthe history of the country.

The VC, who was represented by the deputy vice Chancellor administration (DVC) Professor Theresa Nmadu said the novelist stands out with his novel “Toads for supper”, adding that Nigerians must be committed in what they do and wherever they find themselves.

“Professor Chukwuemeka Ike was writing all these art works without knowing that he is going to be celebrated like this,” she added.

The chairman of the occasion and former vice chancellor of the university, Professor Monday Mangvwat said the institution had
raised powerful persons in the country, and is waxing stronger.

“I thank the organizers of this jubilee for inviting both primary, secondary and other higher institutions who reads most of Prof.
Ike’s works. This would model more writers in the future,” he said.

The celebrant, Professor Chukwuemeka Ike who is the deputy chairman, Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers and the president, Nigerian Books Foundation said his reason for choosing UNIJOS for his jubilee celebration was the impact the institution made on his career.

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