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The general public is hereby notified that the postponed Law post-UTME screening for the 2019/2020 academic session has now been scheduled to hold on Thursday 27th February, 2020 at the AE-FUNAI CBT Centre, from 8am.
All registered candidates should visit the portal on Tuesday the 25th of February, 2020 to print their screening acknowledgement slips, indicating their batches and time for the screening exercise.

Thank you.
Director, Academic Planning (DAP)

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability (CEE), Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, recently put all 200 level students of the University on a compulsory entrepreneurship course, to make them entrepreneurs.

The training took place at the capacity filled University Main Auditorium, with about 3000 students put in different groups, in attendance. The students were exposed to such tasks as business development plan, relevant to their various disciplines.

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Dr. Makuachukwu Ojide addressing the students

In his introductory speech, Dr. Makuachukwu Ojide, Acting Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability (CEE), informed the students that they were being trained to equip them to become future producers and entrepreneurs, adducing that the training is a way of empowering them, as the experience gained from the training would give them the edge to set up businesses after schooling here, instead of waiting for paid jobs that may not come.

Dr. Ojide further explained that the training is taken to heart by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, who wants the graduates of the University to come out the best in whatever they are doing, iterating that it is the desire of the Vice-Chancellor that at the end of their university education, they would not be thrown to fate, hence this preparation to make them entrepreneurs, while still in school.

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Mr. Ezennabuike, delivering his speech

The Guest Speaker, Mr. Chibuike Arinze Ezennabuike, Head, Corporate Affairs Commission, Ebonyi State, put the students through on the role of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), in the process of establishing their own businesses, pointing out that CAC is the body responsible for registering businesses in Nigeria. Mr. Ezennabuike further told the trainees that after a business has been decided upon, it is necessary to legalize and register the business while taking them through the steps, from conception to full operation of the business. He promised to assign a Desk Officer to the students to effect registration at subsidized costs, for those who may wish to register new businesses after the training.

Some 300 level students who were earlier trained in production of various consumables made presentation of their products to the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba. VC who was very pleased with the presentation, informed the students that it is his desire that entrepreneurs come from AE-FUNAI, emphasizing that one cannot go through the University and be looking for job. Prof. Nwajiuba enthused that “from this little beginning by the students, so much could begin”, promising that his administration would sponsor any student who is interested in registering a business.

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Prof. Nwajiuba encouraging the trainees

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Prof. Nwajiuba encouraging the trainees

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Prof. Nwajiuba in group photograph with some Participants and Officers

Dr. Ojide thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his support in making the training a reality. He appreciated the Guest Speaker and his colleagues for their contributions in making the programme successful and the students for participating actively.

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Cross section of students

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Students with Organizers

DELEGATES OF SOUTH-EAST UNIVERSITIES GAMES ASSOCIATION VISIT AE-FUNAI
Delegates of South East Universities Games Association (SEUGA), on Wednesday, 19th February, 2020, visited the Vice-Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba to show appreciation to the University for hosting SEUGA games last year and to honour the Vice-Chancellor for his love for sports both in the University and at the Zonal level.

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Prof Elom showing VC’s award

Leader of the delegation, Mr. Emeka Ogbu, who doubles as Vice President of NUGA and Chairman of SEUGA stated that the aim of their visit was to present Award of Merit and Medal of Honor to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba, for his selfless service to humanity, his love and support for sports, and for hosting the last NUGA Games. The Enugu State University of Technology(ESUT) Director of sports, went on to present an award to VC as a mark of honour, respect, gratitude and for his love for sports and the association. Awards were also presented to the University Principal Officers and Coordinator, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, who were present at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room to receive the SEUGA delegates.

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Emeka Ogbu- NUGA Vice-President and SEUGA Chairman making remarks

Responding to the visiting team, DVC, Academic, Prof. Sunday Elom, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, in the company of other University Officers, welcomed the NUGA Delegates and thanked them for the award, stating that the school appreciates the spirit behind the award and promised to support the association in any areas they need the University’s support.

The SEUGA delegates were comprised of Emeka Ogbu- NUGA Vice-President and SEUGA Chairman, Alagba A.O, Director of Sports, Ebonyi State University, Olawoyin Olayinka- Director of Sports, AE-FUNAI among other officers from the University.

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NUGA delegates and University Officials in group photograph

INVITATION TO THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S 4TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN OFFICE
All the female staff of the University are by this memo invited to the event marking the four (4) years in office of the Vice-Chancellor scheduled to hold as follows:



Date: Wednesday, 26th February, 2020



Time: 11:00am



Venue: University Auditorium (Admin. Zone)



Concerned staff (Teaching, Non-Teaching and Cleaners) are notified that attendance is compulsory.



Please this memo supersedes the earlier memo dated February 9, 2020.


Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs.)

Registrar

VC, AE-FUNAI MEETS WITH GMD NESTOIL PLC, SEEKs COLLABORATION
On 14th February, the Vice –Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, with some staff of the University, paid a visit to the Group Managing Director, Nestoil plc at Nestoil Tower Lagos to seek collaboration.

Prof. Nwajiuba appreciated Dr. Ernest Azudialu, commending him for the great work he is doing both in his company and society at large. He introduced AE-FUNAI as one of the most serious public University’s in Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor appealed to the GMD to make an endowment in the University which the generation to come would live to remember.

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Prof. Nwajiuba (left) addressing Dr. Azudialu.

In his response, Dr. Ernest Azudialu thanked Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba for recognizing the good works God is using NESTOIL PLC to do, while applauding him for the giant strides and landmark impact his administration has recorded in the transformation of the University, stressing that his labour would not go unrewarded. He promised an interactive session with the students of the university, through personal example for teaching and guiding the younger generations and as a way of encouraging and spurring them on.

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Dr. Azudialu responding to Prof. Nwajiuba

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Prof. Nwajiuba(3rd left) and his team in group photograph with Dr.Azudialu(3rd right)

Elated Prof. Nwajiuba thanked Dr. Azudialu for hosting him and his team and presented AE-FUNAI customized gifts to him.

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Prof. Nwajiuba presenting gifts to Dr. Azudialu.

VC AE-FUNAI PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO CHARGE DE’ AFFAIRS UKRAINIAN EMBASSY TO NIGERIA
The Vice-Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Charge de’ Affairs (Ambassador) of Ukraine to Nigeria, Mr. Serhi Yushkevych to discuss matters of interest to the University.

At the meeting, Prof. Nwajiuba made proposals on issues of importance for the advancement of the world class vision of the University and mutual benefit of the country and the institution, including exchange programme for staff and students of AE-FUNAI with selected Ukrainian Universities, award of scholarships to the University staff for MSC, Ph.D and Post Doctorate Programmes in selected Ukrainian Universities, support from Ukrainian Government and investors in the area of agricultural extension services for the university, to make the institution a major agricultural producer, such that it can feed staff, the host community and the South-East geopolitical zone at large. VC also presented Ukrainian Embassy the opportunity to endow a professional chair in AE-FUNAI. He expressed happiness over what the embassy is doing in Nigeria, declaring his interest to collaborate and partner the embassy. Prof. Nwajiuba did not forget to commiserate with the Ambassador over the recent air mishap in Iran in which 176 passengers travelling in a Ukrainian air bus were involved.

In his response, Mr. Serhi Yushkevych, thanked Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba for the visit, expressing his willingness to collaborate and partner the University and asked that a formal letter be presented to the Embassy on the subject matter, pointing out major areas of interest for deliberation of Ukraine Agency.

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Representatives of Sumy State University and VC AE-FUNAI Team in a group photograph

In another development, Vice-Chancellor’s entourage, comprising Messrs Chris Uwadoka, Acting Director, Centre for Development Assistance Management, Partnership and Training(CEDAMPAT), Ejike Uchegbu, SA to the Vice-Chancellor on Partnership/Private Sectors and Embassy and Mr. Samuel Olurunsola, Representative of the University Bursar, met with Mr. Olena Nedryhailo, Official Representative of Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Nigeria (UCCI) and Representatives of Sumy State University, Ukraine. While in the meeting, representatives of Sumy State University did not hesitate to announce their interest to collaborate and partner the University, stating that Sumy State University, Ukraine was already in collaboration with Bingham University in Nasarawa State, Nigeria and wished to enter into such partnership with AE-FUNAI. To that effect, the Vice-Chancellor asked them to make a formal proposal to Office of the Vice-Chancellor, AE-FUNAI, indicating their areas of interest, after which Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be drawn for further actions. The Sumy University team also informed the Vice-Chancellor that they have an Online-Programme Model for interested students who might not be able to travel to Ukraine to study. They expressed profound gratitude to Prof. Nwajiuba and his team for paying them the visit.

AE-FUNAI RENDERS COMMUNITY SERVICE TO WOMEN OF HOST COMMUNITY
The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability (CEE), Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu–Alike, Ebonyi State, on Monday, 10th February, 2020, organized a one -day training for skill acquisition for Ndufu-Achara Women, in pursuance of its responsibility and contribution to the socio-economic development of its host community, Ikwo in Ebonyi State.

The well attended training, which was conducted by Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability (CEE) in collaboration with Directorate of Community and Extension Services, AE-FUNAI, and funded with voluntary contributions of some staff of the University to support the programme, was held at the Community Anglican Church Ndufu-Achara, Ikwo.

While welcoming the women at the event, Acting Director, CEE, Dr. Makuachukwu Ojide informed them that the programme was set up by Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, to train and empower women of the community so that they could help themselves and their various Families. He stressed that they were going to be trained in production of liquid soap, hair shampoo, toilet soap, toilet wash, styling gel and insecticides. Dr. Ojide explained that after acquiring these skills, it would help them become more productive, alleviate poverty in their homes and invariably contribute to training the next generation, declaring that the gesture was part of the vision of the Vice- Chancellor for community development.

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Dr. Makuachukwu Ojide speaking to participants

In his presentation at the event, Dr. Arua Oko, Acting Director for Directorate of Community and Extension Services, AE-FUNAI, explained that community development is part of the mandate which the university is set up to accomplish, emphasizing that the training was to render community service to the women of the host community, develop and empower them financially as a way the University is giving back to society. Dr. Oko iterated that the University is development driven to impact on the society, so women can be useful to themselves and family, adding that the university will organize more skill acquisition training which will extend to industries, the Government of Ebonyi State and the wider community. He enthused that “when the righteous are on the throne the people will rejoice”, stressing that VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba is a child of God and wants the people to know a child of God passed through the community by the time he leaves and that the training was the beginning of greater things to come to the people.

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Dr. Arua Oko making presentation

Hon. Onyebuchi, Chairman Ikwo Local Government Council, who was guest at the training, expressed joy that Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike,(AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has extended its Community Extension Services to the host community, through training of women of Ndufu- Achara on various useful production skills, stating that skills acquired by these women will benefit them immensely by making them independent, become producers and employers of labour, become relevant to companies who may need people who are skilled in the production of these items and most importantly, it will provide alternatives to the menial jobs which they are doing presently. He thanked the Management of AE-FUNAI for the gesture to the women of Ikwo and Ebonyi State.

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Hon. Onyebuchi making remarks

On behalf of the women of Ndufu-Achara, Mrs. Vera Ikechukwu, the Community Women Mobiliser, expressed gratitude to the Vice- Chancellor, AE-FUNAI, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba and the University Authorities for remembering them at a time like this and for training them effectively on skills that will help them and their families make living, stating that they neither deserved it nor are qualified for such quality training at no cost to them. She further thanked the team who organized the training, the facilitator and everyone who attended the programme.

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Mrs. Vera Okechukwu expressing appreciation

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CEE Trainers in group photograph

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The women in training session

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The women display the end products after training

The Search Team for next Vice-Chancellor for University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), today, Wednesday, 12th February, 2020, visited the Vice-Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, to notify the University that the Office of the Vice–Chancellor of UNIPORT is vacant and request qualified staff of the University to indicate interest.

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Prof. Sunday Elom, receiving the team

Receiving the team at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Sunday Elom, in the company of other top officers of the University, declared that it is a welcome development for any qualified and interested person(s) to apply for the post of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, as the office will be vacant from July, 2020.

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Prof. Godwin-Egein making his presentation

Prof. M. I. Godwin-Egein, who led the team, thanked VC, Prof. Nwajiuba and the University management for availing them the opportunity to visit for the purpose, stating that in view of what they hear and see going on in AE-FUNAI, they are at the right place. He averred that their visit was to notify the University Authorities that the office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has been declared vacant for replacement of the out-going VC come July, 2020. Prof. Godwin-Egein further maintained that pursuant to the University’s (miscellaneous Provision) Decree No.11 of 1993 as amended by the University’s Amendment Act No.1 of 2007, the Governing Council of the University was pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancy.

Provost of the College of Medicine, AE-FUNAI, Prof. Paul Ezeonu, expressed delight for the team’s choice of AE-FUNAI as suitable for the search and for making it open for any interested candidate to apply, praying that God will continue to guide and strengthen them as they continue the search for suitable candidate as next Vice-Chancellor of their institution.

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DVC, Prof. Elom and some officers of the University with the Search Team

OFFICIALS OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES VISIT AE-FUNAI
Affirms award of contract for construction of water supply scheme
Officials of Federal Ministry of Water Resources Abuja, on Friday 7th February, 2020, visited the Vice– Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, to affirm the recently awarded contract for construction of solar powered water supply scheme in the institution.

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Prof. Sunday Elom welcoming the visiting team

Welcoming the team at the Vice–Chancellor’s Conference Room, Deputy Vice–Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Sunday Elom, who represented the Vice–Chancellor, expressed happiness that the young University is getting water from Federal Ministry of Water Resources, pointing out that water is one of life’s necessities. He appreciated the Minister for Water Resources and the Federal Government of Nigeria for the gesture, stating that the University would not take it for granted and promised full co-operation of the University management in ensuring the smooth take-off of the project and its timely completion.

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Mr. Richard Adalikwu making remarks

Mr. Richard Adalikwu, of the Department of Water Supply in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources Abuja, who led the team, thanked the Vice–Chancellor, on behalf of the Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Director, Water Supply&PPP, for the warm reception given to them, enthusing that they came to inform the University Authorities that award of the contract for construction of Solar Powered Boreholes with 100m3 Tank and Treatment Plant in the University has been approved, to improve the water supply situation in the University.

He emphasized that they came together with the project contractor to properly assess the water situation in the University, the piping networks and sewerage sites, to have first hand information and be in a better position to compliment what is on ground. The scope of the contract, he explained, include construction of 100m3 Elevated Water Tank (EWT), Drilling and Equipping of 3 Boreholes to be connected to the EWT, Supply and Installation of Solar Pumps and Panels for the Boreholes, 5km Reticulation, using various sizes of pipes and Construction of 30 Fetching Points plus Construction of Security/Operators Room and Fencing of the service area.

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Mr. Adalikwu signing the contract document

The visiting team was taken round the University water network by Director, Physical Planning, Works and Services (PPW&S), AE-FUNAI, Dr. Iheanacho Ezeocha, accompanied by Engr. Dr. Cyril Umeh who represented Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Prof. O.O Ugwu and Engr. Sunday Adebayo, Chairman, AE-FUNAI Water Resources Committee, after which Mr. Adalikwu officially handed over the duly signed documents to the representative of Mthel Engineering Services Limited, the Project Contractor. Mr. Adalikwu enjoined the contractor to ensure that necessary arrangement for the smooth take-off of the project is concluded for the timely and quality delivery on the project.

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Mr. Adalikwu handing over contract document

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Prof. Elom and University officers with visitors

Holds Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign and Free Screening
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu–Alike Women Association (AE–FUNAI WA), the umbrella body of all women associations in the University in collaboration with Joyce John Cancer Foundation on Tuesday, 4th February, 2020 launched its new Women H ealth Initiative, during which Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign and free Screening was organized for all women, at the University NEEDS Assessment Building.

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President, AE-FUNAI WA, Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Nwajiuba making opening remarks

The President, AE-FUNAI WA and Coordinator of the programme, Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Nwajiuba, welcomed all AE-FUNAI women and guests present at the event, informing them that the programme was organized to launch AE-FUNAI Women Health Initiative in conjunction with Joyce John Cancer Foundation. She stated that the whole idea of the programme was to educate the women on the scourge of cancer of the cervix and conduct free screening on them. She explained that the Month of February is marked all over the world as cancer month, so AE-FUNAI Women Health Initiative is joining to celebrate as its aspiration is to have women without cancer of the cervix in AE-FUNAI, Nigeria and the world over.

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Dr. Uzoma Agwu Addressing AE-FUNAI Women

The Facilitator of the programme, Dr. Uzoma Agwu, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, (AE-FUTHA) and founder of Joyce John Foundation, which has special interest in preventive oncology, thanked Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Nwajiuba for the opportunity to enlighten and screen the women, stating that it was a thing of great joy for her as any dysplasia she discover in the process and treat, she would have saved one woman from cancer and death. She iterated that cervical cancer is the second most common gynecological cancer worldwide affecting women and advised that women should ensure they screen regularly as early detection of pre-cancerous cells could be treated.

Dr. Agwu revealed that the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the major cause of cervical cancer in women, and is usually contacted through sexual contact with the affected person. She urged women to desist from any behavior that would expose them to the virus and engage in exercises that would boost their immunity. According to her, there are usually pre-cancer signs before the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus, becomes cancerous. She further informed her audience that regular screening is necessary to detect any dysplasia for treatment and by so doing, cervical cancer could be averted. She stated that other risk factors for cervical cancer are multiple sex partners, having male sex partner who has multiple sexual partners, early sex, personal history of dysplasia of the cervix, vagina or vulva, smoking, having sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, and low immunity.

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Dr. Mrs Nwajiuba, President, AE-FUNAI WA, members, participants in group photograph with Dr. Uzoma Agwu.

In her vote of thanks, Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Nwajiuba, thanked Dr. Agwu for screening the women and her contribution towards promoting healthcare in Nigeria. She further thanked the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba and Management of the University for their Support in making the programme a success. Dr. Mrs Nwajiuba specially appreciated the Director, Department of Health Services, AE-FUNAI, Dr. Henry Aloh for assisting with the University Clinic’s examination couch and screening aid.

AE-FUNAI women unanimously expressed their happiness and gratitude to the organisers of the programme, especially for the opportunity to be screened free as they would have spent heavily to have the same screening in a private hospital. The women had good time as they carried out special parade and fitness exercise.

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AE-FUNAI Women on Parade

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The Women in a fitness exercise

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT…. https://www.funai.edu.ng/news/public-announcement/
Due to a number of constraints, we have put a hold to the admission process into our Programme in the 2019/2020 session. The proposed Post UTME Screening scheduled for 11th and 12th of February 2020 will no longer hold.
We will communicate further in about one week from today as we deal with some policy matters in Abuja.
Signed:
Director, Academic Planning (DAP)

On Wednesday February 5th 2020, Nwata Anayo Eze Caring Foundation paid courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba.

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CEO Nwata Anayo Eze Caring Foundation, Mr Ajah Uguru Justice speaking at the event

While speaking, the Chairman of the foundation Mr. Ogbonna Sunday who was in company of the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation Mr. Ajah Uguru Justice, thanked the University Management for the warm welcome, adding that the foundation started on 7th November 2019 and has about 50 Students of both tertiary, secondary and primary education under the foundation. He further explained that the foundation deems it necessary to visit their beneficiaries, emphasizing that the foundation believes in caring and helping the less-privileged, which necessitated their visit to AE-FUNAI to see the VC and also handover some token to their beneficiaries for their day-to-day upkeep.

Barrister Eze-Ali G.O Coordinator Vice-Chancellors Office welcomed the guests on behalf of the VC, thanking them for the kind gesture and prayed God to enrich their pockets, adding that the school is grateful for the support and further encouraged the beneficiaries to take their studies seriously as hard work pays off.

Mr. Uguru speaking said the sole aim of the foundation is to reach the less privileged in the society by helping them have access to education and better life after school, he thanked the VC for the warm reception and handed over the envelope to the beneficiaries who are students of the University.

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Rep VC, Barr. Eze-Ali handing over donation to beneficiaries

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AE-FUNAI HOLDS SIWES ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR PROSPECTIVE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING STUDENTS
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, recently held a Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) orientation programme for the 300 level students of the institution who are meant to embark on a 6-month industrial attachment at the end of the first semester of the current academic calendar, at the main auditorium.

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Rep. of the VC, DVC (Administration), Prof. Philip Omoke making his opening remarks at the event

Welcoming the participants to the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Philip Omoke, noted that students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a veritable tool in the technological acquisition process, adding that the exposure is vital to both the students and the university as an institution of learning and research.

Prof. Nwajiuba also stated that the university has been making sustainable effort to improve on SIWES activities and programmes, explaining that every year, staff of the Directorate of SIWES are given opportunities to attend Industrial Training Fund (ITF) organized workshops and training. This, according to him was to acquaint them with the relevant skills necessary for the management of the scheme.

He advised the students to be good ambassadors of the university in their place of assignment, enjoining them also to listen attentively to all presentations being made by the officials, and equally used the medium to appreciate them for the payment of students’ allowances for the 2018 SIWES year. He further encouraged the agency to keep the good work going, promising that the institution and her management will continue to work with all commitment to see that no supervisor was owed at any point of time.

Presenting his address at the event, the Director-General /Chief Executive officer of Industrial Training Fund, Sir Joseph Ari who was represented by Mrs Chioma Egbobe, said the Industrial Training Fund is the apex Manpower Training and Development Organization of the Federal Government charged with the responsibility of ­“providing, promoting and encouraging the acquisition of skills in industry and commerce, so as to generate a pool of indigenous trained man power sufficient to meet the needs of public and private sectors of Nigerian economy’’.

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Rep. of DG/CEO, ITF, Mrs. Chioma Egbobe addressing the participants

She also noted that as part of its responsibilities, the agency, offers a vast array of Human Resource Development Services which include Research and development, consultancy services, monitoring and Evaluation, Standardization and certification of training and management of SIWES on behalf of the Federal Government. She further said the scheme was started in 1974 as a result of growing concerns among industrialists, that graduates of higher institutions lacked adequate practical background studies preparatory for employment in industries. Adding, that SIWES was established to facilitate the full realization of mandatory skill acquisition and proper training of programmes designed to expose students, pointing out that students are expected to develop occupational competence that would facilitate their fitting into the world of work after graduation. She ended by encouraging students to put in their best, work hard and behave themselves as ambassadors of the University and ITF.

The thrusts of the training were on the role of institution and students in SIWES activities and the role of ITF in the implementation of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).

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Mr. Chukwuka Malechi addressing students

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Ag. Director, AE-FUNAI Directorate of SIWES, Dr. Adeolu making remarks



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Participants at the events

2019/2020 POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into the postgraduate programmes of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degrees in various areas of specialization indicated below, according to Departments/Faculties for 2019/2020 academic session:

FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Anatomy:
M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes

(i) Anatomy



FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Department of History and Strategic Studies
A and Ph.D. Programmes
(i) History and Strategic Studies (Economic History, Social History, Political History, Diplomacy and Strategic Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies and Diaspora Studies).

PGD in Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies
Department of Languages and Linguistics
PGD and M.A Programmes

French
(ii) Igbo



Ph.D. Programme

French


Department of English and Literary Studies
PGD, M.A and Ph.D. Programmes

English and Literary Studies (Discourse Analysis, African Literature, Theory and Criticism, Gender Studies, Phonology, Semantics, English for Specific Purposes, Syntax and Stylistics).


Department of Fine and Applied Arts
PGD and M.A Programmes

Fine and Applied Arts (Graphics, Sculpture and Art history)


FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Department of Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes

Biology (Environmental Biology, Plant Pathology, and Parasitology
Microbiology (Medical Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Bacteriology and Virology).


PGD and M.Sc. Programmes

Biotechnology


Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes

Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental and Analytical Chemistry).
Biochemistry (Medical, Nutritional, Environmental, Molecular Biology and Enzymology).


Department of Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Informatics
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes

Mathematics


Department of Physics/Geology/Geophysics:
PGD and M.Sc.

Applied Geophysics
Physics (Acoustics and Engineering Physics).


FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Accountancy/Business Administration/Banking and Finance:
M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes

(i) Accountancy (Management Accounting, Taxation, Forensic, Audit and Public Sector).

(ii) Business Administration (Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Strategic Management, Productions and Operations Management).



Department of Economics and Development Studies:
M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes

(i) Economics



Department of Psychology
M.Sc. Programme

(i) Psychology



Department of Sociology/Criminology and Security Studies:
M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes

(i) Sociology (Industrial Sociology, Criminology and Sociology of Development).



Department of Political Science:
M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes

(i) Political Science (International Relations, Local Government Administration, Political Philosophy and Political Economy).



GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

(i) Candidates for admission into any Postgraduate programme of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State must have obtained at least five (5) credits at not more than two sittings in WASC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB including English Language. In addition, candidates seeking admission into the Faculties of Science; Basic Medical Sciences; and Management and Social Sciences must have a credit pass in Mathematics. Candidates shall also possess the minimum entry requirements for admission into the Postgraduate programmes in their respective Departments.



(ii) Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who also possess the above qualifications are eligible to apply.



SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMMES
(i) Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Third Class Honours.

(ii) Holders of HND at Upper or Lower Credit level passes or its equivalent areas.

(iii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones mentioned above which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University, may also be considered for admission.



MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained the Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines with at least a Second Class Lower Division.

(ii) Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate with at least credit level passes with minimum of 3.5 CGPA on 5-point scale or 3.0 on 4-point scale.

Candidates whose First Degrees are unclassified but have at least 60% average score (B level).


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) Candidates from Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained Master’s Degree that is appropriate for the proposed field/s of study shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.

(ii) Candidates must possess minimum of 4.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale in their Master’s Degrees. Candidates who possess at least a B level (60%) average score) at Master’s Degree provided that research work formed part of the Master’s Degree Programme shall also qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.



DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Diploma
(Full-Time) – Two Semesters (Minimum)



(b) Master’s Degree

(Full-Time) – Three Semesters (Minimum)

(c) Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)

(Full-Time) – Six Semesters (Minimum)



REGISTRATION

Successful candidates are expected to register their postgraduate courses immediately after they are offered admission at the commencement of session.





METHOD OF APPLICATION

On payment of non-refundable Application Form fee of fifteen thousand naira (N15,000.00) only, made payable to “Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State” at any Commercial Bank within the Country using the Remita platform, candidates can download and complete the online Application Form by logging on to www.funai.edu.ng



SUBMISSION OF REFEREE REPORTS

Candidates should also download the online Referee Report forms and submit to their Referees (three Referees) one of who should be their former Lecturer. The Referee Report forms after being filled-in by the Referees should be received back in sealed envelopes (addressed to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State) by the candidates and enclosed alongside other documents in the application package. Kindly note that applications are not complete and would not be processed unless the Referee Reports are available.



FORWARDING OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS

Candidates should download academic transcript request slips provided online, and submit same to their Universities/Institutions requesting them to forward a copy of their last academic transcripts to “The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State”, attaching the transcript request slip. This must reach him/her not later than two weeks from the deadline for sale of Application forms. Candidates, whose transcripts are not received after the stipulated time by the School, would not have their application forms processed.



SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Completed Application forms with the relevant documents should be posted or delivered in an envelope marked “PG Admission” to the undersigned. The following documents are required to be enclosed with Application Forms/Referee Reports in a file jacket and then placed in a 10” x 15” size brown envelope before submission;

NYSC certificate (Discharge or Exemption or Exclusion certificate)
All educational credentials
G.A. letter of identification
Birth certificate
Evidence of payment of Application form fee


Submissions should be addressed to:

The Secretary,

School of Postgraduate Studies,

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike,

PMB 1010, Abakaliki,

Ebonyi State.



Closing Date

Sale of online Application Forms will close six weeks from the date of publication of this advert i.e. 6th February to 19th March, 2020.



IMPORTANT NOTE

All applicants shall undergo computer based postgraduate admission screening test and those seeking admission for Ph.D. will in addition to scoring a minimum of 50% in the CBT, be invited for oral examination, date of which will be communicated to all applicants via sms.







Signed:

ODISA C. OKEKE (MRS)

Registrar

AE-FUNAI HOLDS 3RD INAUGURAL LECTURE
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu –Alike, Ebonyi State, recently, at the University Main Auditorium held her 3rd inaugural lecture titled, Dialogues and experimentation: African Literature in the Age of the Digital.
Prof. Gloria Monica Tobechukwu Emezue, Professor of English in the Faculty of Humanities and first female tenure professor of AE- FUNAI, delivered the inaugural lecture at the AE-FUNAI capacity filled auditorium.
Welcoming the audience, the chairman, Inaugural and Public Lectures Committee, Prof. Rosemary O. Igbo explained that the lecture titled “Dialogues and Experimentation: African Literature in the age of the Digital’’ is actually focused on dialogues and experimentations in African Literature within the context of the digital age. She further explained that the lecture is a great work of art and an expedition into the world of imagistic language and the exploration for the African Identity.

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Prof. Rosemary Igbo presenting welcome address.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba while making his opening address at the event, commended the organizing committee for inaugural lectures for their continued good performance in the assignment given to them. He advised younger academics that when confronted with the challenge of an inaugural lecture, they should be able to locate their teaching, research, community service activities within a universally respected corpus of knowledge to which efforts have been devoted and have earned professorship. This he stressed requires interrelationship in teaching, researching, serving the community, making contributions to knowledge and being able to locate these in a constantly changing and emerging world of the future. Prof. Nwajiuba reiterated that AE-FUNAI being a University with serious academic orientation, her inaugural lecture shall not be about exaggerated exuberance, but shall be a serious academic exercise, which will be about a professors career, researches and contributions towards the extension of the frontiers of knowledge, which will seek to show why a professor is deserving of the elevation and will be as early as possible in the career.

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VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba making opening address.

Delivering her lecture, Prof. G.M.T Emezue explained that” Literature “derived from the Latin word “littera” meaning “written” presents characters through any of its genres of poetry, drama or prose, thereby concretizing an array of human values, emotions and ideas. She emphasized that in the process of reading a literary work, we subtly internalize the information by unconsciously identifying with the characters or values that we cherish, admire or hate. This she stated makes literature a powerful tool for initiating social changes. She added that literature helps in expanding the domains and frontiers of human languages and helps us shape our world through the process of imagination.

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Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. G.M.T. Emezue delivering the lecture.

Prof. Emezue while explaining African literature in the digital age stated that African dirge poetry a part of African literature whether written or oral is mostly communal and seeks to perpetuate the continuity of life beyond the mortality of the flesh. She emphasized that African literature calls attention to itself in the special way it uses the English language adding that is a viable tool in the dissemination of ideas and concepts that regenerate values and cherished world views and cosmogony of the African especially in attempt to align himself with his culture while proffering solutions in combating some of the existing world problems. She further added that African literature has a lot to do with reshaping Africa’s future through tapping the imaginative faculties in the process of re-examining and re-imagining the African societies and her people. The lecture ended with Prof. G.M.T. Emezue reciting a poem she wrote titled ‘’ Tender Feet (for jah jah Binks)’’.

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5L, Prof. G.M.T. Emezue, VC, Prof. C. Nwajiuba and other principal officers of AE-FUNAI.

Staff of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu –Alike, Ebonyi State, are celebrating African Culture by wearing colorful native attires today being Monday, 3rd of February, 2020.
This celebration is done every first Monday of the month, the purpose of the celebration is to re-invent the spirit of Africanism through exhibition of our rich cultural heritage.
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The students numbering 72, all in JSS/SSS classes, were accompanied on the trip by four teachers.
The students were taken on a tour of facilities relating to French studies in AE- FUNAI : the Audio Visual Room, the Languages and Linguistics Library and the Language Laboratory. At the Language Lab they watched a French educative movie and learnt the French National Anthem - La Marseillaise. The excursion included an interactive session during which the students asked and answered questions.

At the end of the tour, Dr Chinwe Okolo acting for the Director French centre spoke to the students and their teachers and saw to the distribution of the refreshment items.

Many thanks to our dynamic Prof Nnenna Nwosu for providing refreshment and souvenirs for them.
A big thank you to Corper Felix Okpokpa, Mme Felicity Akalawu and the final year students.

They arrived safely to their school at 7:55pm.
To God be the glory.

The President of a Canada based NGO, United Share-Life Outreach, Reverend Jude Dike, on Tuesday, 28 January, 2020 paid courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Alex- Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, to familiarize with the University Management and reassure the continued support of the International nonprofit organization. The visitors were first received at the office of the University Guidance Counsellor, Dr. Ngozi Nwudu, in the presence of Mr. Chris Uwadoka, Director, Center for Assistance Management, Partnership and Training (CEDAMPAT), before proceeding to the office of the Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Sunday Elom, who received the President and the National Coordinator of the organization, on behalf of the Vice – Chancellor, who was out of the state on official assignment.

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DVC, Academic welcoming the guests

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Prof. Sunday Elom discussing with Rev. Dike and Engr. Madu

Presenting the guests to Prof. Sunday Elom, Dr. Nwudu pointed out that she knew about the organization in Lagos during one of the programmes they hosted there and thereafter requested for their support to the University, to which they gladly accepted. Consequently, the organization visited the University sometime in March, 2019, to donate medical equipment, quantity of malaria, blood pressure and asthma drugs, wheel Chairs, eyeglasses, among other items. Dr. Nwudu further said that she got another call from the President, Rev. Dike, asking her to put together a list of hospital equipment needed in the school clinic, so he could make provision for some, which was one of the reasons they visited.

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Dr, Mrs Nwudu receiving the visitors in her office

Prof. Sunday Elom welcomed the guests, saying it is rare to find an NGO willing to donate to a Federal University. He appreciated the NGO for remembering the University at the time of scarcity, adding that the University is grateful while wishing them well and prayed God to bless them. He further thanked Dr. Nwudu for bringing the NGO to AE-FUNAI.

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Rev. Dike marking remarks.

In his remarks, Rev. Dike said he is grateful for the warm reception given to them adding that he has the pleasure to associate himself with the University and that he is willing and glad to provide support to the young University, to the glory of God.

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(L – R) Engr. Madu, Rev. Dike, Prof. Elom, Dr. Mrs Nwudu and Chris Uwadoka

In preparation for the 3rd inaugural lecture of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu- Alike, Ebonyi state, slated for Thursday, 30th January 2020, the University Public Relations team along with the Chairman, Senate Committee on Inaugural and Public Lectures, Prof. Rosemary Igbo were in the office of the AE-FUNAI 3rd Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. G.M.T. Emezue on Monday, 27th January, 2020, to chat with her on the forth coming inaugural lecture, to ascertain her readiness and as well show solidarity to the lecturer.

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3rd Inaugural lecturer, Prof. G. M. T Emezue speaking

Responding to the question on how she feels being selected to deliver the lecture, Prof. Emezue stated that, she feels very excited and honoured to be the one selected , expressing that inaugural lecture is something every professor looks forward to sometime in their career. She revealed that she became a Professor in 2015, and expressed profound gratitude to the Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba administration for giving her the opportunity to lecture in the University and stated her intention to make the best use of the opportunity. She as well thanked Prof. Rosemary Igbo, for driving the Inaugural and Public Lecture Committee effectively and making it work after so many attempts to put it into action. Prof. Emezue further stated that Inaugural lecture gives one opportunity to tell the world what you have been doing. Affirming her readiness, she said that she has been working hard, doing a lot of researches and intends to let people know the things she has been doing, the impact so far, and the way forward, during her lecture. She further stated that she has done several researches in the past 20 years and therefore has quite a lot to talk about.

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Prof. Emezue (left) chatting with PRO Chris Akubuiro and Prof. Igbo

The 3rd Inaugural lecturer enthused that she has been receiving support and encouragement from both her immediate and extended families, her children who have deployed their professions in ensuring that she achieves success and of course her colleagues. She said that so many people have promised and assured her of their attendance to the lecture, thanking God for giving her life which she described as miraculous especially as she will be the first female Professor to give inaugural lecture in AE-FUNAI.

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Prof. Igbo making remarks

Prof. Igbo expressed happiness for the achievements so far recorded by Prof. Emezue, stating that she was optimistic that her presentation will be very successful and her audience will enjoy her lecture.

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Prof. Emezue (3rd left), Prof. Igbo (2nd left), PRO (3rdleft) and others

AE- FUNAI HOSTS OFFICIALS OF FEDERAL MINISTRIES OF FINANCE, BUDGET AND NATIONAL PLANNING
The Vice-Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu- Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, on Friday, 24th January, 2020, at the Vice- Chancellor’s Conference Room, hosted a team from the Federal Ministries of Finance, Budget and National Planning, and Education, who were at the University for the 2019 4th Quarter Budget Monitoring.

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VC, Prof. Nwajiuba addressing the monitoring team

University Bursar, Alhaji Rafiu Aliu, who introduced the team to the Vice – Chancellor and other officers of the University present at the reception, stated that they were at the University, as representatives of the Federal Government, to monitor the utilization of funds released for AE-FUNAI Capital Projects for 2019 and ascertain the level of implementation as outlined in the budget template.

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University Bursar introducing the team.

While welcoming the team, VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba thanked and appreciated them for what the ministries have been doing to support the building and development of Universities and other institutions of learning. He informed the team that the university has done a lot of projects in his tenure and that individuals and groups within the University go the extra mile contributing their personal funds and salaries to support execution of projects in the University, in appreciation of the good work going on in the campus. He further informed the monitoring team that the university had zero supply of electricity, but presently the first with solar electricity, pointing out that the university has built a College of Medicine with a project currently for installation of portable water in the campus. Prof. Nwajiuba added that the University has completed a lot of road projects. He used the opportunity to officially inform his guests that the young University has recently gotten NUC approval to run 61 additional programmes out of the 62 presented for approval in 2019.

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Mr. Ndana Abdulrazau making remarks

A member of the 3 man team, Mrs Julie Uzor, of the Federal Ministry of Education, commended the Vice – Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba for the level of transformation witnessed in the young but fast growing University, observing that the campus has serene environment with staff committed to work. She further emphasized that since she got to know about the university, it has never embarked on strike and that it was difficult to see leaders who could lead that way. She thanked VC, praying that God will continue to imbue him with grace and desire to keep up the good work in the university.

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Mrs Julie Uzor acknowledging VC’s laudable achievements

Leader of the team, Mr. Ndana Abdulrazau, also appreciated Prof. Nwajiuba for the warm reception he gave them, stating that God is in the institution. He reiterated that they were assigned to monitor the utilization of funds received for specific Federal Government Capital Projects in the University and that from what he has seen done in AE- FUNAI under the leadership of Prof. Nwajiuba, he would give his administration more money for projects, if he was in the position to do so. He urged VC to carry on with the good work.

The team continued with the assignment after the courtesy call on the Vice – Chancellor


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VC in group photograph with the visiting team and University Officials

Alex- Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu – Alike, Ebonyi State, on Friday 24th January 2020, held her 8th Matriculation Ceremony and Open Day in grand style with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba visiting all faculties in the University, congratulating and celebrating with matriculants and their parents and guardians. The faculties so visited were Agriculture, Basic Medical Sciences, Education, Engineering and Technology, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences with the following number of matriculants; 57,348,380,328, 422 and 994 respectively.

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VC, Prof. Nwajiuba addressing the Parents’ Forum

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, welcomed students, parents and guardians to the 8th matriculation ceremony, stating that freshmen have gone through the rigorous process of the Ordinary level School Certificate Examinations, JAMB, and the screening exercise of the University. Prof. Nwajiuba revealed that out of 11,335 who sat for Post-UTME in the University only 3,064 matriculated, which represents only 27%, he therefore charged the freshmen to guard the opportunity jealously in order to be successful in the end and to avoid distractions that are common with freedom away from parents and teachers, which they may be exposed to for the first time.

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Administration of Matriculation Oath.

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Matriculants in procession

Prof Nwajiuba encouraged the new entrants to attend lectures as prerequisite to sit for examinations and ensure that all required fees are paid before examinations because the University needs the money to provide teaching materials, examination papers, workshop chemicals, tables, chairs, water and electricity amongst others .VC informed his audience that AE – FUNAI is acknowledged as the most serious public University in the country, with serious academic calendar, adding that absence from lectures, workshops, and laboratories by lecturers and technologists is near zero in the University. Prof Nwajiuba pointed out that there is no sale of books and handouts by lecturers as only quality and globally known books maybe recommended by lecturers and only obtainable in bookshops. He iterated that the school has inception quiz which commences around the second week of each semester and is 10% of the course credit load and that the school also has mid-semester examinations and end of semester examinations, which should be taken seriously. He did not forget to state that final year students of the university usually have their results and performances known promptly and mobilized for National Youth Service (NYSC), the same year.

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Provost, College of Medicine, Prof. Ezeonu, receiving VC, Prof. Nwajiuba

Nwajiuba also told the matriculants and their parents and guardians present at the event that apart from being the Matriculation Day, it is also OPEN DAY and the University management expects students, parents and guardians to meet and interact with staff, Deans, Heads of Departments and Units as well as lecturers. He used the medium to warn students against joining cults,s reminding them that it is against the first commandment “Thou Shall have no other gods…’’ (Exodus 20, 3-5). He added that membership of such cults confer no advantage but the oats they take and their practices are clearly ungodly, and consequences of such oaths confer no advantage to the society. Nwajiuba did not hesitate to also warn students against indecent and improper dressing in the campus.

The Vice – Chancellor ended by stating that “No nation and no society rises above the quality of her brains and intellects. The university sits atop a knowledge-driven world. Our most important assets are our human resources. These define not only our today but our future. The youth are that future. What we do with them defines our future”.

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Cross section of Parents at the Open Day session

Earlier before the matriculation proper, VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba addressed the Parents’ Forum, thanking them for making out time to come, and went ahead to say that AE-FUNAI Parents’ Forum is about four years and unique in many ways. Prof. Nwajiuba pointed that the main aim of AE-FUNAI Parents’ Forum was for the parents to partner with the University and also to bring the parents closer to the happenings in the University, thus ensuring proper Parents – University relationship for better education of their children.

The Vice Chancellor, reminded the parents of the generation of children we have now who are suffering a lot of distractions because they are left alone at home and at the mercy of home videos and other electronic gadgets, while their parents are out there working in order to make life better for them and end up making the children feel reluctant to concentrate in their studies.

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Prof. Omaka, Dean, Faculty of Science, presenting VC’S Address

The Vice Chancellor, advised the parents to take more interest in ensuring that their children give them receipts of fees paid for and evidence of course registration and results for the year, affirming that the Parents’ Forum is a right choice for them and the University. He also reminded the parents of how committed and dedicated the University is, reiterating that in AE-FUNAI, lecturers teach well and the University sticks to the school calendar. He urged the parents and guardians to help raise their children spiritually as these children cannot be raised in a spiritual vacuum, while wishing them and their children God’s blessing.

Prof. Nwajiuba took time to host some family friends, including Prof. Titus and Prof Mrs Joy C Nwabueze, DVC, Administration, Michael Okpara Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Sir Eugene Nwaizugbe, MD/CEO, IVY Computers Limited, whose wards were among the matriculants.

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VC and wife with Onuoha family

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VC with Nwabueze family

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VC, and Sir Nwaizugbe family

AE-FUNAI HOLDS SPECIAL THANKSGIVING MANAGEMENT MEETING
RECORDS UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS IN NUC ACCREDITATION AND RESOURCE VERIFICATION.
Management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu – Alike, Ebonyi State, gathered at the University Senate Chamber on Thursday, 23rd January, 2020, in what may be regarded as special expanded thanksgiving meeting, under the auspices of the Vice – Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba, to show gratitude to Almighty God for unmerited favour and blessings on management and staff, resulting in the landmark accomplishments of the University within the short period of her existence, especially since the coming of Prof. Nwajiuba as VC, and for more achievements expected in the year. It was indeed a time of jubilation for the staff present, as the meeting was marked with a long session of praises, worship songs in English, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Efik and prayers, as coordinated by Dr. Charles Ogbaekirigwe, Deputy Director, Centre for Education Services, AE –FUNAI.



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A cross section of management team during the thanksgiving

In his remarks, Prof. Nwajiuba thanked management and in fact all staff of the University for standing by him and his administration, affirming that without their support and encouragement, he alone could not have achieved that much. He tagged this year, 2020, a year of thanksgiving and was excited to inform the meeting that out of 62 programmes presented by the University for National Universities Commission(NUC) accreditation and resource verification in 2019, 61 were approved, which translates to approximately 98.4% score. He recalled that the University had moved from her 3 faculty status in 2016 to having 7 faculties, a School of Postgraduate Studies, a College of Medicine with more faculties and programmes coming with the recent approvals, within this space of time.

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VC and other top officers of the University at the praise and worship session

The Vice – Chancellor further announced that the Federal Ministry of Water Resources has recently awarded a contract for installation of portable water in the university, revealing that the immediate host community, were recently moved from the University property at the back gate, where they had shanties, mini market and shops, without any form of conflict, to make way for the building of new Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, emphasizing that it could only be God’s doing not man. He commended the people of Ikwo, Ebonyi state, for their understanding and cooperation, regarding them as good people. Nwajiuba enthused that before the end of this year, 2020, there will be up to 15 new buildings constructed and made ready for use in the University, including the new Senate Building which will house the Vice – Chancellor’s office.

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Prof. Nwajiuba making remarks at the special thanksgiving meeting

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Prof. Onyiudo (Guest) speaking at the meeting

A guest at the meeting, Prof. Ikenna Onyiudo, former Vice- Chancellor of Michael Okpara Federal University Umudike, Abia State, who was nostalgic in his speech, congratulated the Vice- Chancellor Prof. Nwajiuba for all his remarkable transformation strides, especially in the infrastructural development of the University. Relating his experiences as Vice-Chancellor years back, he iterated that a proper, sequential documentation of Prof. Nwajiuba’s enviable achievements during his tenure as VC, is necessary and would make a standard blue-print for academic success. He further advised the management and staff to pray that “another anointed man with the same spirit, succeeds him so that AE-FUNAI will be one of the oasis to re-capture the lost pride of our universities”.

This is to notify the general public that following the approval of the National Universities Commission; AE-FUNAI shall commence LAW Programme in the 2019/2020 Academic Session.

Consequently, interested candidates are invited to apply for the P-UTME screening scheduled to hold on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th February, 2020.

Eligibility: Candidates must have sat for the 2019/2020 JAMB UTME and must have scored 180 and above in the UTME.

Registration: Registration for the P-UTME shall commence on Tuesday, 28th January, 2020 and close on Monday 3rd February, 2020. There shall be no extension of date.

Venue: Venue for the screening test is the University C.B.T. Centre, located at Zone A in the Campus.

The date and time of test for each registered candidate shall be communicated through the registration slip which would be printed by the candidate through the University portal.

Applicants are strongly advised to effect change of Institution to AEFUNAI on JAMB CAPS latest 31st January, 2020. Only candidates uploaded to the University by JAMB shall be admitted into the screening venue.

During registration, candidates are advised to use GSM numbers that are easily accessible to them. This is important for fast and easy communication.

MODE OF PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Eligible candidates are required to pay a processing fee of N2,000 only.

To register, follow the steps outlined below:

Visit the University website: www.funai.edu.ng, go to News, Click on 2019/2020 LAW Admission Screening Application OR click on 2019 LAW Admission Application from the ADMISSION menu
Click on “Prospective Students”
Click on “Click to Apply” under 2019/2020 LAW Admission Screening Application
Enter your “JAMB Registration Number”
Select your payment mode (Generate Remita Retrieval Reference Number).
Proceed to any bank for your payment with your Remita number.
Return to the Application page and enter your “JAMB Registration Number” again.
Proceed with the completion of the form
Submit your application.
Print out your acknowledgement slip.
And come with it for the Post-UTME Test.

NOTE: Students already admitted into tertiary institutions need not apply.


For support:
E-mail: info@funai.edu.ng Hotlines: 08139833300

TEST REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to come with the following items:

Print-out of Registration Acknowledgement Slip which MUST INDICATE the date and time for the test. The Registration Acknowledge Slip can be downloaded and printed from the University’s website.
2019/2020 Original UTME Result Slip showing candidate’s picture (in colour) and score.
For support: E-mail: info@funai.edu.ng

Hotlines: 07066988253, 09058052495, 08170899288 and 08095813126.

Signed:
Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs.)
Registrar

.COLLABORATES WITH TEKCNO OIL AND AFRICARE ON PROJECT ‘SAFE COOKING’.
Director, Center for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu – Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Professor Chukwumereije Okereke, recently called on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chinedum Nwajiuba to make presentation on the recent strides of the Centre. While updating the Vice – Chancellor on the new developments, Prof. Okereke said that the Center is in a joint project, with Techno oil, which according to him is one of the largest indigenous cylinder manufacturing companies in Africa and Africare, one of the largest NGO’s in Africa, adding that AE-FUNAI Center for Climate Change and Development is leading in the project.
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Prof. Okereke handing over materials to VC, Prof. Nwajiuba
Prof. Okereke revealed that the project involves procurement of 6kg LPG Cylinder Gas for women in two communities in South East Nigeria, one, Okpanku in Enugu State and another, Arondizuogu in Imo state, Nigeria, stating that the rationale for the project is to help women move away from traditional cooking with the use of Fire wood and embrace cleaner cooking, which is the use of gas cylinders. He maintained that cooking with wood is one of the potent killers of women in Nigeria and that 93 thousand women die every year because of inhalant from smoke. The Director further stated that the project will involve free distribution of gas cylinders to the women and support with campaign advocacy materials that will provide information on the dangers of traditional methods of cooking while bringing to light the numerous advantages of cooking with gas cylinder.

Prof Okerere said that the Center found it worthwhile to visit the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba, to appreciate him for the support he has given the Center, present materials on the project to him and also announce to him that he has been chosen as one of the persons of influence, to champion and advocate for women to leave the traditional style of cooking. He added that the Center also came to share with VC, progress made so far with the project which he said has been phenomenal, pointing out that a number of gas cylinders has been distributed and that research assistants have been following up with the women. He was glad to say that the women remain delighted and grateful to the University for the distribution of the cylinders. Prof. Okereke at the end, did not mince words to reiterate that the disadvantages of traditional cooking are the inhalation of smoke which is not good for the lungs and body in general, observing that using the method of traditional cooking in an enclosed space, an average woman smokes about 7sticks of cigarettes cooking a pot of soup and in a day takes about 20 sticks. He was delighted to say that he is happy championing the project.
Prof. Nwajiuba was excited that AE-FUNAI is part of the project and leading. He appreciated the Director of the Centre and his team for all the efforts and therefore encouraged other Centers in the University to be part of such activities that impact on the life of the common man.

REACHES OUT TO HOST COMMUNITY
The Vice Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu- Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, yesterday 20th January 2020, visited ongoing TETFUND Special High Impact Projects (SHIP), mostly construction sites within the University campus for on the spot assessment of level of work on the sites. The Special High Impact Project sites inspected by the VC, were the University Guest House, Block of Offices for lecturers, the Arts Theatre and the link road construction at the University Back Gate, Zone A. He also visited the University Catholic Chapel site. Recall that Prof. Nwajiuba celebrated his 55th birthday thanksgiving in July, 2019 at the Chapel ground while still at DPC level, to generate funds for the construction of the House of God.

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Prof. Nwajiuba at Ndiagu Azu construction site (University Back Gate)

While on the tour, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba reached out to and interacted with people of Ndiagu Azu village, the immediate host community, who have residence and shops within and around the site. Addressing the residents and other members of the community, Vice –Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba noted that universities do not allow local markets in the premises but because he appreciates them and what they are doing, his administration has agreed to map out a good site for construction of market for the traders, while the space which they formerly occupied would be used for the construction of new University Faculty of Management and Social Sciences. He asked their leaders to list the names of those who would want to trade in the new market so that spaces would be allocated to them. He affirmed that necessary government approval will be gotten to ensure that no administration after him will quit them, while promising them water supply and better drainages at the market. In the spirit of the joy of the new year and in expression of love and goodwill to the host community and some staff and students who were present at the site, the Vice Chancellor, patronized one of the petty traders, bought off all fried yam and bean cake (Akara) to share to everyone, to the admiration and applause of observers and partakers in the” free feeding galore”.

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Prof. Nwajiuba sharing snacks to the people

In his response, Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for Ndufu – Alike, where the University is located, Hon. Ogidali Osita, thanked the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba for reaching out to his people in such magnanimous manner, showing them kindness and love, touching their lives and above all, promising to build a market for the proper relocation of their shops and pledged their loyalty and full co-operation.

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Theatre Arts Site

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University Guest House Site

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University Chapel under Construction

It was a true show of humanitarian service on Monday January 13, 2020, when a Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Dr. Peter Omogo of the Samuel Omogo Foundation, handed over a water borehole he single handedly built and donated to the Medical Centre, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu- Alike, Ebonyi State, for commissioning.

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Dr. Iheanacho, Ezeocha, Dir. PPW&S, presenting VC’s speech

While receiving the donation, the Vice- Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, who was represented at the event by Dr. Ezeocha, Director, Physical Planning, and Works & Services, welcomed all, stating that it was not the first time Samuel Omogu Foundation (SOF) has identified a need in AE-FUNAI and met the need. Prof. Nwajiuba recalled that the organization has in 2018 donated water borehole to Anatomy Department, pointing out that, SOF will not wait for AE-FUNAI to reach out to her before contributing to the progress of the institution, which according to him, showed her unalloyed passion for development in the university. Nwajiuba furthermore noted that SOF was not deterred by the difficulty in locating water as she made extensive theological survey around the clinic area before arriving at the location for best yield of water, bearing in mind the very necessity of water to a medical facility.

Prof. Nwajiuba specially thanked the organization for the second water borehole donation to the school, saying that the event is in honor of the Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Omogo and prayed that God honors him. He added that it was a big lesson to the Nigerian University system, stating that the University system cannot rely solely on the traditional income revenue intervention and school fees to grow. Prof. Nwajiuba reiterated that the educational system in the country would grow in leaps and bounds when private individuals and organizations get passionate about partnering the university administration in her growth and development and therefore called on other organizations and well spirited individuals to partner AE-FUNAI to grow to an enviable campus status.

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Rev. Fr. Dr. Omogo making his speech

The donor, Rev .Fr. Dr. Peter Omogo thanked God for the impact SOF is making in the life of so many in Ebonyi State, adding that the organization would this year, commission 76 water boreholes in different communities in the State. He said that his expectation is that the water borehole would be beneficial to all within the University Community and further encouraged all to use their God given gifts to help others, for a better Nigeria and Africa as a whole. On that note he commissioned and blessed the water borehole.

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Dr. Henry Alo,Deputy Director, Medical Services making Closing Remarks

Dr Henry Alo appreciated the Samuel Omogo Foundation, stating that water is a necessity and the most important to life after air and that the Medical Unit and university are grateful for the donation. He further wished Rev. Fr. Dr. Omogo safe trip back to his destination.

Deputy Director, Physical Planning Works & Services, Engr. Sunday Adebayo and Manager, AE-FUNAI Micro Finance Bank, Mr. Cornelius Ofia were among the dignitaries present at the event.

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Rev. FR. DR. Peter Omogo commissioning the water borehole

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Donor in group photograph with university officials

On Wednesday 8th of January 2020, Prof. Nnenna Nwosu-Nworuh,Tetfund Desk Officer and Director, French Centre, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu – Alike, Ebonyi State, presented another set of lecturers in the University, who have been facilitated to travel to France for further studies as beneficiaries in the Franco-FUNAI Joint Scholarship programme, to the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba and the University management at the University Senate Chamber. The duo, Mr. Dickson Uduagwu and Mr. Adeyemi Adetula, who are Assistant Lecturers in the Departments of Chemistry and Psychology respectively, were due to move to France for Ph.D studies in their course areas. While Mr. Uduagwu goes to the University of Bordeaux, Mr. Adetula will be going to the University of Grenoble Alpes, both are expected back to the University after three (3) years of academic sojourn in France.

While presenting Messrs. Uduagwu and Adetula, Prof. Nwosu-Nworuh applauded AEFUNAI Management for facilitating the FRANCO-FUNAI joint scholarship programme for AE-FUNAI Staff.

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Prof. Nwajiuba addressing the lecturers

Prof. Nwajiuba commended the two beneficiaries for their efforts and achievements and charged them to be of good behaviour, take their studies seriously and return to AE-FUNAI at the end of their studies to continue lecturing in the University and impart positively on the students and the University.

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DVC Academic, Prof Elom presenting Visa to Mr. Uduagwu

Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Academic presented travel documents to them, while Mrs Nnenna Ugwuocha (ESV)Estate Surveyor & Valuer in the department of Physical Planning, Works and Services (PPS&W) prayed for safe trip and for them to achieve their aims while in France, to the glory of God.

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VC, DVC’s, Director French Centre in prayer session with the beneficiaries.

The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Directorate, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, on Wednesday January 8, 2020, organised special computer literacy programme for both freshmen and returning students at the University Main Auditorium, Administrative Zone. Theme for the programme was ‘’Orientation on the Use of Computer Base Test (CBT) Application for Both Registration and Examination Exercises’’.

In his introduction, the lead lecturer, Mr. Mathew Eze, who is a Senior Technologist at the Directorate, stated that, the training was organised to prepare students adequately ahead of forthcoming mid-term registration and examination exercises that will be coming up in the year. He pointed out that, participation in the training was very essential for students, stressing that any student who was absent in the training will only have him or herself to blame. He promised to clarify Students on any areas of the lecture they did not understand.

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Mr. Eze delivering his Lecture

Participants at the training were taken through what was termed “the way out” which involved the easy steps for registration and examination. Accordingly, steps for registration include visit to CBT Centre for e-pin, log onto website, creation of account, completion of registration and sign out, while that of examination are, strict adherence to instructions, sign in appropriately, starting and ending. Students were also given information on steps to take in the case of unseen result or score after examination.

The students had time during the interactive session to ask relevant questions for necessary clarifications. They as well expressed happiness for the training, while appreciating the ICT Directorate, organisers of the training, for their commitment to making AE-FUNAI students sufficiently computer literate.

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Cross section of students at the event

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in collaboration with Sterling & Wilson (SWLN) and Asteven Renewal Energy Academy (ASREA), inaugurated training of 100 undergraduates in Solar Energy Technology at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, as part of its Energizing Education Programme (EEP), aimed at developing off-grid captive power plant projects for the generation and provision of adequate power supply (89.6MW) to 37 Federal Universities and 7 University Teaching Hospitals across the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with AE-FUNAI as first University to benefit from the programme.

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Officers of REA, SWLN and ASREA with VC, s Representative (Centre)

Present at the event which took place at the 2.8 MW installed capacity Solar Hybrid Power Plant site (WTC Building) in the University campus, were Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, Vice-Chancellor, AE-FUNAI ,who was represented by Dr Iheanacho Ezeocha, Director, Physical Planning, Works and Services (PPW&S), Prof. Magnus Onuoha, Executive Director, ASTEVEN Renewable Energy Academy(ASREA), Engr Kalu Okwara, Resident Engineer, REA, Mr. Satish Kuranali, Plant Manager, Sterling & Wilson, Mr. Jeremiah Aigbokhan , Administrator/ Instructor, ASTEVEN Renewable Energy Academy ,amongst others.

While delivering his opening speech, Engr. Kalu Okwara Orji stated that, the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is a Federal Government Agency under the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, with the primary objective to increase electricity access to underserved rural communities, adding that the Agency has developed the off-grid electrification strategy as part of its plan to fast track some of its development initiatives towards achieving the overall objective of the Federal Government Economic and Recovery Growth Plan (ERGP) and the Power Sector Recovery Programme (PSRP).

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Engr. Kalu Orji presenting opening address

He further noted that the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) is one of such initiatives being implemented by REA, iterating that the benefits of EEP include improvement in the quality of educational systems at tertiary level, in line with international best practices, empowering staff and students, access to reliable power supply, powers ICT and internet facilities, enables effective functioning of research and technology hubs, and many others.

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Dr. Ezeocha delivering VC’s Address

Vice – Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba, on behalf of management and staff of the University welcomed the Managing Director, REA Abuja, members of staff and management of Sterling & Wilson, guests and members of the University community present at the very important occasion “…wherein some of our students are to acquire valuable skills in engineering design, scientific research, maintenance and energy management”.Prof. Nwajiuba recalled that on August 2nd 2019, the Vice President ,Prof. Yemi Osinbajo commissioned the 2.84 MW Solar Hybrid Power Plant in the University, as part of the Energizing Education Programme, noting that AE-FUNAI was the first Federal University in Nigeria at which such

Project was completed and that the University has been enjoying 24hours electricity supply daily and this has positively impacted on staff and students’ welfare, learning, teaching and research on campus in addition to reduction of both atmospheric carbon emission and recurrent expenditure on purchase of diesel for generating sets. He further charged sterling and Wilson Nigeria Limited and other personnel involved in the training Programme to be thorough and to focus on development of core skills such as engineering design, fabrication and maintenance Skills, research skills in areas of engineering, climate change and plant management and entrepreneurial skills, to make the students drivers of the country’s economy. Prof. Nwajiuba also urged the trainees to take full advantage of the training programme and acquire life enduring skills, reassuring the commitment of the university to her partnership with REA and by extension SWLN.

Prof. Onuoha remarked that energy poverty has negatively affected so many communities across the country, bringing about unemployment and carbon emissions, adding that the government is sourcing out means to reduce the energy poverty in the country and one of such means is by the installation of 2.8 Mega- Watts installed capacity of solar hybrid Mini-Grid in AE-FUNAI and would require skilled knowledge of trained and certified graduates in Solar Energy Technology to maintain and troubleshoot in a bid to reduce unemployment and increase skilled workforce in the sector .

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Prof. Magnus Onuoha making his speech

Highlight of the event was the question and answer session, when students were given opportunity to ask questions which were taken satisfactorily by the trainers. Engr. Sunday Adebayo, Deputy Director, PPW&S,AE –FUNAI who gave closing remarks, expressed profound appreciation to REA and other partners in the training for the great opportunity given to AE-FUNAI students and encouraged the trainees to take full advantage of the training to better their lives and give back to the society.

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Engr Adebayo making Remarks

First Monday of January, 2020, we came back to Land of Soaring Eagles, happy, hale and hearty, to commence work for the New Year, on our natives.

It has become the culture here at AE-FUNAI and a matter of policy that every first Monday of every month, we wear native attires to work.

We are proud promoting our rich cultural heritage.

Be proud of your native dresses.
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The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Engineer David Nweze Umahi, has promised to tackle the issue of land owners, who are still resident within the campus of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), thereby obstructing the infrastructural development plan of the institution.

The Governor made this known on Saturday, 21st December, 2019, while receiving the Vice-Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu–Alike, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba and some senior officials of the University, at his Uburu country home in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

‘’I will take the issue of villagers residing within the campus seriously and make sure they are relocated’’ he affirmed.

He also assured the Vice-Chancellor of his administration’s continued support and collaboration with the University authorities.

Speaking further, Engr. Umahi commended Prof. Nwajiuba for his passion towards the young University. He pointed out that despite that he (Prof. Nwajiuba) is not from Ebonyi State, he has put in so much effort in transforming the University, praying that posterity would be kind to him.

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VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba appreciating Governor David Umahi

Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, who led the University management team on the courtesy visit to appreciate and thank the Governor, applauded his Excellency, Engr. Umahi for his various kind gestures to the University, ranging from construction of the road leading to the University from Nkwagu junction, construction of Engineering workshop in the campus, yearly Christmas gifts to staff and students and appointment of two staff of the University, Dr. Onyebuchi Chima and Dr. Chinyere Elom into his cabinet and other demonstration of his love and support for the institution.

‘’It is good to say thank you, you have been a wonderful Governor to the University, we are very grateful for everything you have shown us’’ Nwajiuba said.

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HE, Governor Dave Umahi in group photograph with VC Prof. Nwajiuba and some University Officers

Prof. Nwajiuba also used the opportunity to appeal to the Ebonyi State helmsman to use his good offices to settle the issue of some original owners of the University land who are still occupying some parts of the campus, thereby obstructing the infrastructural development plan and expansion of the Institution. He noted that the University, even with its meagre resources has gone out of its way to negotiating and resettling some of them, adding that under his watch, the institution has maintained a policy of no confrontation with members of the host community, whom he noted, are really good hosts.

AE-FUNAI TURNS OUT 20 FIRST CLASS GRADUATES AT 4TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY
RECORDS FIRST SET OF GRADUANDS FROM POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
HONOURS LATE OBONG PHILIP ASUQUO EFIONG
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, on Tuesday, 17th December, 2019 had its 4th Convocation ceremony where it turned out 512 graduates out of which 20 made First Class Honours Degree in various fields. At the event the University also celebrated her first set of graduands from the School of Postgraduate Studies, numbering 18.

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Graduands marching into the Convocation arena

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, presenting an address

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba made this known while delivering his Convocation speech, noting ‘’We are celebrating the first set of graduands from our School of Postgraduate Studies, with five (5) persons obtaining the Master of Science (M.Sc.) and thirteen (13) earning the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD). In addition, there are five hundred and twelve (512) graduands from various faculties, of which (20) graduands emerged with First Class Honours, 205 emerged with Second Class Honours (Upper Division), 263 with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) and 24 emerged with Third Class.” This, according to Prof. Nwajiuba, is a good performance and felicitated with them, their parents and guardians.

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The Chancellor, HRM Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo, conferring a posthumous Honorary Doctorate degree of Science (DS) on the Late Dr. Philip Asuquo Efiong

Meanwhile, the University also at the event conferred a posthumous Honorary Doctorate degree of Science (DS) on the Late Dr. Philip Asuquo Efiong in recognition of his sacrifice in promoting tolerance, harmony and unity in Nigeria.

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The Registrar, Mrs. Odisa Okeke, performing her task at the 4th Convocation

Nwajiuba further commended the Federal Government for completing a 2.8MW Solar Hybrid Power Plant in the University, stressing that AE-FUNAI was the first public University in Nigeria to enjoy 24 hours power supply. He also appreciated his Excellency, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi for his support and encouragement to the University, especially for donating an Engineering Workshop to the University. He however used the opportunity to remind the State Government of its responsibility of resettling the landowners who are still resident within the campus, as their activities have continued to distort the University’s developmental plans. The VC therefore appealed to the Ebonyi state Government to discharge her responsibility on the matter with the seriousness it deserved.

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Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, presenting the Visitor’s address

Speaking at the event, the Visitor of the University, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, noted that the University has been making steady progress since its establishment in February 2011. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to education, adding that the Federal Government has provided support and will continue to make efforts towards infrastructural development and renewal in our Universities. The President who was represented by the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, also explained that the recently commissioned solar power plant in the University by the Rural Electrification Agency was part of his administration’s Energizing Education Programme geared towards improvement of teaching, learning and research through the provision of sustainable, uninterrupted and clean power supply to 37 Federal Universities and 7 University Teaching Hospitals across Nigeria. President Buhari further used the occasion to call on all Nigerians to join hand with his government to make Nigeria a better place.

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HRM Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo, presenting the Chancellor’s address

The Chancellor of the University, HRM Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo on his part appreciated the remarkable pace of development in the University, and appealed to the Federal Government for the completion of some abandoned projects in the institution that were started in 2012 and the rehabilitation of the buildings damaged by rainstorm.

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The VC, Prof. Nwajiuba, presenting the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Overall Best Graduating Student to Miss Obasi Nancy Chiamaka

The highlight of the 4th Convocation ceremony was the presentation of academic prices to deserving graduands. Miss Obasi Nancy Chiamaka of the Department of Biochemistry was the star of the event as she received the Vice-Chancellor’s prize for the best overall graduand, the AE-FUNAI Women Association’s prize for the best female graduand and the Faculty of Science best graduand.

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba and the President of AE-FUNAIWA, Dr. Mrs Chinyere Nwajiuba, in a picture with the best graduating student

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Overall best graduating student, Miss Nancy Obasi, presenting the valedictory address

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The representative of the Visitor in a group picture with the University management and Council members

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Cross section of visitors at the 4th Convocation ceremony