As one of the three distinct features of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, a mighty sculpt of the soaring eagle at the entrance gate of the university campus was earlier today commissioned by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba.

While addressing the students and staff who came out in their numbers to witness the commissioning, Prof. Nwajiuba recalled that on assumption of office in 2016 as Vice-Chancellor, he had to modify the elements of the university logo to include “true” soaring eagle, pointing out that the choice of the eagle in the university logo was very significant. He said the eagle symbolizes excellence, strength and integrity, which of course form basis for the university anthem. He made bold to tell the listening audience that he personally authored the anthem which attracted a rousing applaud.

Professor Nwajiuba further made all at the gathering to note that “AE-FUNAI is the home of soaring eagles.” Today will go down in the history of AE-FUNAI, a day the first mighty soaring eagle symbolized in the statue was commissioned to soar on even higher by the second Vice-Chancellor of AE-FUNAI, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba.