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A non-teaching staff of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State working in the Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and Services, Mr. Paul Joseph Smile has developed a Web App “DeyChop.Com” that helps in online booking and delivering of food from different eateries and restaurants within Ebonyi State, to homes, offices and business centers in record time.

This innovative idea is the first of its kind in the State, and it has really enhanced the efficient delivery of food to offices, homes and markets within the state, without the buyers being physically present to purchase the food. This has also helped in the proper management of man-hour for upwardly-mobile business executives, civil servants, politicians and other career people.
While speaking on the reason behind the innovation, Mr. Paul Joseph Smile noted that he noticed that some persons were facing difficulties in having access to good meals at normal and odd hours and in other to boost and promote the availability of good meals for the working and business classes, his team researched and developed a software called “DeyChop APP” that allows anyone in the State to order and receive food from any restaurant within 20-30 minutes.
He noted that the App will assist staff and students within and outside the University Community to connect with any eatery of their choice on campus and Ebonyi State in general, adding that it can also direct people to check their diet at any point in time.
He further said that the APP would create job opportunities for students and graduates in various locations to work virtually and physically to earn from its
services.
Smile maintained that the availability of the kitchens on the web-App helps in boosting the online visibility of the University and encouraged other staff to see innovations and inventions as tasks for changing and improving the society.

While speaking on the feat, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom commended the staff and his team for their innovation, noting that university as a factory of knowledge, is meant to encourage staff and students to develop and create platforms that will solve problems and thus, enhance the society.
Of a fact, the Vice-Chancellor noted that this latest innovation from a non- teaching staff of the university will help in solving some of the challenges working class people face during office hours in the area of accessing good meals. He maintained that the App would also reduce the amount of time staff and students time waste in search of good food, as they can easily select, book and order for their favorites while still in the offices, class rooms and hostels.

aefunai faculty of engineering and technology calls for environmental sustainability at 2nd biennial international conference
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi state has called for environmental sustainability at its 2024 2nd Biennial International Conference (Hybrid).
The conference, themed “Environmental Sustainability in the Fourth Industrial Revolution” held at the Needs Assessment Building of the University was geared towards proffering solutions to the numerous challenges confronting the environment in order to face the fourth industrial revolution that is characterized with technological advancements, transformational industries, economies and societies.

The event attracted seasoned academics, policy makers and industrialists from all over the country who compared notes and shared insights with participants aimed at improving the quality of human life without putting unnecessary strain on the earth’s supporting ecosystems.

Declaring the conference open, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, commended the Faculty for their thoughtfulness in hosting the conference, noting that the theme was relevant and the benefits will impact greatly on the participants and the students.

The Vice Chancellor added that Universities play fundamental roles in developing the skills of future generations as they navigate through new technological directions. He further stated that environmental sustainability is important because it is based on renewable energy sources as against the 1, 2 and 3 industrial revolutions that relied heavily on fossil fuels as primary energy source.

The Vice-Chancellor further noted that AE-FUNAI has been in the forefront of environmental sustainability through its Campus-Green Initiative and activities of the Directorate of Climate Change and Development, which attracted international grant to the University to combat plastic pollution in order to promote safer environment on campus.

He called for the harnessing of technologies in the right way to revolutionize the African continent, transform the lives of people and unlock new pathways to prosperity and also to fast-track sustainable development globally. He therefore challenged the participants to take advantage of the conference for a positive transformation in the society, also urging them to be open-minded to new ideas to be able to play pivotal roles in the fourth industrial revolution.

In his welcome address, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Engr. Prof. Charles Ezugwu, said that the conference’s theme was timely and important in the global Engineering space and urged the participants to brainstorm on the different sub-topics to enable them achieve the objectives of the conference, as Engineers were known for problem-solving geared towards creating a sustainable, resilient and equitable world meant to fulfill the needs of the future in a sustainable manner.

He stated that presently, environment have degraded in many areas that impact on urbanization, pollution and climate change, adding that all the issues should be tackled to sustain the environment and ensure a better outcome for the future through innovations.
While delivering the keynote speech, Engr. Solomon C. Nwigbo, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, stressed on the importance of sustainability environment, noting that it is the key to ensuring a harmonious coexistence between human society, environment and the economy which helps to achieve a greener and more sustainable future.

He stated that Industrial Revolution will not occur unless the activities of industries overwhelm the social environment and create a lot of implications that could better the lives of people at the expense of others. He opined that creating cultural practices can transform the manner of life experiences for introduction of mechanical systems that improves productivity.

Nwibo noted that for industrialization to emerge, there must first be industrial revolution to face mechanization, and Universities need to align first with industrialization for it to happen. He added that Universities are capable of propagating and translating knowledge into physical infrastructure that can improve the environment.
The erudite professor maintained that there cannot be industrial practices without cultural practices and urged the participants to produce from available raw materials that are within their reach to manage the environment, economic growth and structural transformation for peace and security and also to improve labor skills for production as well as alleviate poverty in general.

Director of Research and Development, Engr. Prof. Onuegbu O Ugwu, who spoke on Infrastructure Environmental Sustainability, said that infrastructural projects are planned, designed, constructed, operated and decommissioned in a manner to ensure economic, social, environmental and institutional sustainability.

He averred that the main dimensions are economy, environment, society, resource utilization, health and safety that provide foundation for understanding environmental sustainability within the fourth industrial revolution context which guides infrastructural development and innovation.

He further said that there is need for effective implementation of best practices and to embrace innovation to ensure global cooperation which is essential for a sustainable future, adding that 41R can easily be achieved through collaborative action and innovative infrastructural development.

Ugwu stressed that the goals of every University is to contribute to national development through high level relevant training and the development of sustainable environment in the fourth revolution that will enable individual to be self-reliant and useful citizen to the society.


In his goodwill message, the special guest of honor and member, Enugu State House of Assembly, Engr. Williams Amuka, said that the conference was a well-planned event that will help the Engineering sector, adding that green energy is the only way the society will survive due to the climate change confronting the world.
He challenged engineers to contribute their quota in enthroning sustainable environment and also charged engineering students to focus on their field for a better nation and society.
He further tasked the Faculty to address the critical areas of sustainable environment, supply chain resilience and technological innovation that can help in finding a lasting solution for the future in a sustainable manner.

The Alumni Association of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has donated some offices tables as part of its contributions geared towards enhancing the working conditions of staff of the institution.
Speaking while presenting the tables, the National President of the association, Mr. Victor Ngwoke noted that the donation was meant to support their alma mater as it strives to become one of the best universities in Nigeria.

He commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom and his management team for the various accomplishments the university has attained during his tenure especially in the area of expansion of academic programmes and global rankings.

Ngwoke assured of the association’s continuous support for the university to attain its lofty vision, goals and objectives, adding that the 15 offices tables they donated were the beginning of greater things that would come from them.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Abel Ezeoha, at the presentation ceremony, commended the thoughtfulness of the association, and thanked them for considering it necessary to support their alma mater.

He further noted that he was happy because the alumni association understands and appreciates some of the pressing needs of the university, and were eager to give a helping hand.

usaid ihp donates training materials and equipment to aefunai department of nursing science worth about n7 million

- Even as AE-FUNAI Professor donates books to varsity

The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) Integrate Health Programme that engages in international development and humanitarian assistance across the world has donated some critical learning materials and equipment to the Department of Nursing Science, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, to enhance its capacity to train and turn-out nurses with global impact.

The Agency through its Ebonyi State Director, Dr. Oladipo Akinmade while making the donations said that the USAID Integrated Health Program ( lHP) is a 5-year programme with a goal to contributing to the reductions in child and maternal morbidity while also strengthening the capacity of health systems (public and private) to respond to health issues . He also said that USAID (IHP) has three main objectives namely; strengthening health systems, supporting primary health care services and increasing quality of health care services.
The State Director while handing over the equipment, in furtherance to the goal of USAID to provide humanitarian assistance and help achieve progress beyond measures said that the role, the University plays in the training of health care workers particularly Nurses necessitated the gesture to support them in their quest to improving service delivery and development of skilled human resources in the State

The items donated include National guideline for basic new born, nutrition learning package - participant’s version, digital thermometer, forceps and scalpel, weighing machines. Other materials were, neontalie, drip stand, life wrap Nasa, Jadelle insertion and removal, e.t.c and many other educational books and materials that facilitate learning.

Meanwhile an academic staff of the University in the Department of Accountancy, Prof. Nweze has donated some accounting textbooks to the Department to further boost the stock and currency of postgraduate books available for staff and students for teaching and learning. He pledged to keep contributing towards the upliftment of the academic standards of the department, especially in the running of postgraduate programmes. He further thanked the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom for approving his sabbatical leave.

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Elom who was represented by his deputy in charge of Administration, Prof. Abel Ezeoha while receiving the books, learning materials and equipment thanked the donors, promising that the University management will put the items to good use by making it available for students at the university’s library and laboratories.

Copies of the textbooks donated by Prof Nwaeze, which were also written by him include ten (10) copies of the 8th edition of Management Accounting (Performance Management); 2 copies of Advanced Audit and Assurance; 2 copies of Advanced Taxation; 2 copies of Corporate Reporting; 4 copies of Corporate Strategic Management and Ethics; 2copies of Financial Reporting; 3copies of Performance Management; 2copies of Public Sector Accounting and 2copies of Strategic Financial Management.

The Vice-Chancellor of Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof. Sunday Elom has charged the newly- elected Students’ Union Government of the university for the 2024/2025 academic session, to lead by example in order to enjoy the confidence and support of the students and the university authorities.

The Vice-Chancellor spoke during the inauguration of the new students’ officials at the conference room. Prof Elom commended the students on their emergence as the newly-elected representatives of the students, stating that the success of their tenure depends on their collective effort as a team, even as he encouraged them to be steadfast and committed to their responsibilities and promises, thereby fulfilling the oath they took to abide by the ideals and culture of the university and cater for the welfare of students.

Represented by the Deputy Vice- Chancellor Administration, Prof Abel Ezeoha, the Vice-Chancellor advised the students’ officials to comport themselves well in public as they represent the students and university at large, adding that whom much is given, much is expected and as such, they should lead by example by obeying the laid down rules and regulations governing the university. He also charged them to project and protect the image of the university in all their activities as they will carry the certificate of the institution throughout their lives.

He also encouraged the new students’ leadership to protect the interest of students at all times, and equally urged them to report any act of sexual harassment, sex-for-grades, ‘sorting’ and other forms of molestation and abuse on students to the university authorities so that punishment could be melted out on the culprits accordingly.

Still speaking, the Vice-Chancellor charged them to use their offices to effect positive change in the university and ensure they make their various offices viable.

He further thanked the electoral committee led by Dr. Onyekachi Eni for their unbiased approach which led to the success of the election, adding that there was no room for bias anyway, because the university management does not condone corruption of any kind and it was not surprising that the electoral committee adhered strictly to the rules.

While giving his inaugural speech, the new Students Union Government President, Comrade Ngwu Sopuruchi Victor thanked the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elom, for ensuring a conducive environment for a free and fair election, adding that his leadership and support were pivotal in making the electoral process transparent and credible, while assuring of his commitment to work hand-in-hand with the university management to elevate the institution.

Concluding Comrade Ngwu stated that he is committed to advocating for the welfare of students, noting that the work is immense, but he is not daunted by the challenges. He added that he would work closely with all stakeholders to ensure that the needs of students were addressed during his tenure to enable every student of the university to thrive in an environment that fosters growth, learning, and success. He further used the opportunity lay down his vision.

The immediate past SUG President, Comrade Ezeh Makuochukwu in his valedictory speech thanked the Vice-Chancellor and the university Management for making his tenure a success, stressing that the Vice-Chancellor helped in stabilizing and giving direction to his tenure which helped them to thrive.
He also enumerated some of his achievements in office and encouraged the new leadership to make the welfare and security of students their top priority, and to make sure they remain good ambassadors of the university through their actions.
The highlight of the inauguration ceremony was the oath of allegiance sworn by the new students’ officials – Executive, Senators and Judiciary to abide by the ideals of the university and to serve the students’ body selflessly during their tenure.

It was a momentous occasion for staff and students of the Faculty of Law, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, as they gathered at the Monablis Hotel and Suites, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, for the unveiling of the Faculty’s maiden edition of Law Journal.
The prestigious event, which took place during the 2nd Law dinner of the faculty, was a gathering of the crème de La Crème in the legal profession, seasoned academics, faculty members and Law students within and outside Ebonyi state who reflected on the achievements of the faculty since its establishment about 5 years ago and also charted a new course for the faculty, taking into cognizance of the fact that it is one of the flagship programmes of the university.

While delivering his welcome address, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Law, Dr. Eseni Azu Udu, commended the students for their outstanding achievements, recounting the significant milestones the faculty has achieved in recent years, adding that their efforts have distinguished AE-FUNAI as a center for legal excellence.
He lauded the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom for his unwavering support in advancing legal education in the University, stressing that his dedication to duties has been instrumental in creating an environment where both staff and students thrive.
‘’We owe a great deal of our progress to the visionary leadership of Prof. Sunday Elom,’’ Dr. Udu said.

While making his remarks, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ebonyi State, Dr. Ben Uruchi Odo , who was the Chairman of the occasion, emphasized on the importance of nurturing future legal professionals who will uphold justice, rule of law as well as ethical governance in the society, reiterating that legal professionals play a pivotal role in interpreting, enforcing, and shaping laws that will impact every aspects of life.

He further stated that by fostering integrity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of legal principles in upcoming lawyers, the society will be assured that future legal challenges were met with well-rounded ethical solutions.

Delivering the dinner lecture titled “The Transformative Role of Legal Education”, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, Calabar Division, Uchechukwu Onyemenam advised the law students to concentrate on their studies, in order to understand the ethics of the profession.
She urged them to equip themselves with the tools to navigate through the rigorous aspects of law, adding that legal education will enable them to develop skills in research, communication, and negotiation which are essential not only in legal practice but also in leadership roles across various sectors.
Justice Onyemenam, while unveiling the law journal commended the faculty for their efforts in fostering legal research and critical thinking, expressing optimism that the Law Journal would become a significant contribution to legal scholarship in Nigeria.

In his vote of thanks, the President of the Law Students Association of Nigeria, AE-FUNAI Chapter, Comrade Chukwujieze Wisdom expressed his gratitude to the esteemed guests for their time and insights which made the Faculty of Law dinner a successful occasion and further extolled the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Elom for his contributions towards the development of the Faculty, saying. ‘’Your leadership has laid the foundation for a brighter future for all of us”.

He also commended the resourcefulness of the Acting Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Udu, and other staff which according to him, has placed the faculty on a strong footing.




aefunai faculty of law unveils maiden edition of law journal
It was a momentous occasion for staff and students of the Faculty of Law, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, as they gathered at the Monablis Hotel and Suites, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, for the unveiling of the Faculty’s maiden edition of Law Journal.
The prestigious event, which took place during the 2nd Law dinner of the faculty, was a gathering of the crème de La Crème in the legal profession, seasoned academics, faculty members and Law students within and outside Ebonyi state who reflected on the achievements of the faculty since its establishment about 5 years ago and also charted a new course for the faculty, taking into cognizance of the fact that it is one of the flagship programmes of the university.

While delivering his welcome address, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Law, Dr. Eseni Azu Udu, commended the students for their outstanding achievements, recounting the significant milestones the faculty has achieved in recent years, adding that their efforts have distinguished AE-FUNAI as a center for legal excellence.
He lauded the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom for his unwavering support in advancing legal education in the University, stressing that his dedication to duties has been instrumental in creating an environment where both staff and students thrive.
‘’We owe a great deal of our progress to the visionary leadership of Prof. Sunday Elom,’’ Dr. Udu said.

While making his remarks, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ebonyi State, Dr. Ben Uruchi Odo , who was the Chairman of the occasion, emphasized on the importance of nurturing future legal professionals who will uphold justice, rule of law as well as ethical governance in the society, reiterating that legal professionals play a pivotal role in interpreting, enforcing, and shaping laws that will impact every aspects of life.

He further stated that by fostering integrity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of legal principles in upcoming lawyers, the society will be assured that future legal challenges were met with well-rounded ethical solutions.

Delivering the dinner lecture titled “The Transformative Role of Legal Education”, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, Calabar Division, Uchechukwu Onyemenam advised the law students to concentrate on their studies, in order to understand the ethics of the profession.
She urged them to equip themselves with the tools to navigate through the rigorous aspects of law, adding that legal education will enable them to develop skills in research, communication, and negotiation which are essential not only in legal practice but also in leadership roles across various sectors.
Justice Onyemenam, while unveiling the law journal commended the faculty for their efforts in fostering legal research and critical thinking, expressing optimism that the Law Journal would become a significant contribution to legal scholarship in Nigeria.

In his vote of thanks, the President of the Law Students Association of Nigeria, AE-FUNAI Chapter, Comrade Chukwujieze Wisdom expressed his gratitude to the esteemed guests for their time and insights which made the Faculty of Law dinner a successful occasion and further extolled the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Elom for his contributions towards the development of the Faculty, saying. ‘’Your leadership has laid the foundation for a brighter future for all of us”.

He also commended the resourcefulness of the Acting Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Udu, and other staff which according to him, has placed the faculty on a strong footing.

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has received Fifty Thousand Euros (€50, 000) from the French Government to combat plastic pollution in order to promote safer environment on campus.
The University is one of the five institutions in Nigeria selected by the French Government as beneficiaries of their Plastic Management Project worth €753, 000 to help universities across Nigeria develop innovative, adaptive and sustainable project ideas addressing plastic pollution, which has become a major source of environmental pollution in the country.
Head of Cooperation and Cultural Affairs, French Embassy, Thierry Valentin (3rd R) in a group photograph with representatives of the institutions including that of AE-FUNAI, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga (1st R) displaying their awards
The five institutions that were given the award for fighting plastic pollution on campus include Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Yaba College of Technology, University of Calabar and the University of Delta.
At the official inauguration of the French Embassy Fund (FEF) on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024, the Head of Cooperation and Cultural Affairs, French Embassy, Thierry Valentin, said the five institutions have been awarded over N500 million to encourage young Nigerian researchers to develop innovative ideas for a safer environment.
He noted that the project to combat plastic pollution in Nigeria, tagged the French Embassy Fund (FEF), was part of the French Government’s global effort geared towards encouraging proper and effective management of plastic waste.

While speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom, commended the French government for supporting research and innovation in Nigeria, assuring that the university will make judicious use of the money to promote research, innovation, and development in the area of managing plastic waste.
The Vice-Chancellor who was represented by his deputy in charge of Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga further reiterated the university’s commitment to a safer environment, recalling how it was one of the reasons the institution established the Campus-Green Initiative, which according to him, has helped in promoting beautiful, eco-friendly and safer environment on campus since its inception in 2016.

aefunai ranks among top 78 best universities in nigeria for international students
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has been ranked among top 78 best universities in Nigeria for international students. In the 2025 World University Ranking released by Study Abroad Aide on 30th September, 2024, AE-FUNAI was among 157 universities ranked in the country for their exceptional quality and dedication to providing world-class education, especially for international students.
The Study Abroad Aide World University Rankings take into account the percentage of international student population and an institution's academic reputation. These 2 metrics are used to determine the scores of each institution, followed by the ranking process.

The Study Abroad Aide’s annual university rankings are specifically designed for international students and have been recognized by over 150 prestigious institutions worldwide as a reliable resource for international student mobility. In the 2025 rankings, a total of 8,536 institutions worldwide were assessed.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom while responding to the latest ranking, noted that this recognition underscores his administration’s sustained efforts geared towards improving the quality of academic activities in the institution, especially its drive towards attracting foreign academics and students.



He maintained that one of the goals of the university is to become one of the most sought-after universities in the gulf of Guinea. In line with this goal, he added that the university has a functional Postgraduate Scholarship collaboration with the French Government, which has led to about 45 young academics of the institution bagging Master and Doctoral degrees from notable French universities.

The Vice-Chancellor assured that the long term plan of the partnership is to develop a critical mass of scholars with capacity to teach in two international languages – English and French languages, and thereby use that as an incentive to attract international students from neighboring countries into the university.

aefunai ranks 4th in 2024 times higher education impact ranking
- Ranks 18th in Nigeria in 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has been ranked 4th in Nigeria in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking. The University was also rated among the top 10 universities in Nigeria by the Impact ranking.
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking identifies and celebrates universities that excel across multiple United Nations Sustainable Goals (SDGs). The methodology for the overall Impact Rankings integrates scores across multiple SDGs to reflect overall performance and impact. The 17 SDGs reflect the university’s efforts in fostering robust international partnerships and cooperation for achieving all SDGs.

VC, Prof. Sunday Elom

In the 2024 ranking, AE-FUNAI performed creditably well in SDG 3 – Good health and wellbeing, SDG-4 – Quality education, SDG 13 – Climate action and SDG 17 - Partnership for goals.

Overall, the scores of the Impact Ranking show that the university is excelling in its articulation of good partnership for achieving SDGs. Nevertheless, its best score in the ranking is on SDG 13 –Climate action, while SDG 4- Quality education and SDG 3 – Good health and wellbeing follow closely.

The top 10 universities in the impact ranking are: Afe Babalola University, Covenant University, American University of Nigeria, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Lagos state University, Landmark University, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Adeleke University, Ajayi Crowther University and Babcock University.
Meanwhile, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has also been ranked 18th in Nigeria in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is a comprehensive global ranking of universities published annually. The 2024 rankings include 1,907 universities across 106 countries and regions.
The ratings were based on 18 performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across 5 areas – teaching, research, environment, research quality, industry and international outlook.
While speaking on the rankings, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Elom noted that the performance of the university reflects the high standard of academic activities in the institution, assuring that his administration will continue to improve the quality of teaching and research activities to make the university one of the best in the country.
He also commended the research output of the university academic staff whose exploits have put the university in the world map even as he applauded the efforts of the Directorates of Internationalization, Linkages, Advancement and Global Ranking, Campus-Green Initiative and Climate Change and Development for their initiatives and climate and environmental action activities which were duly recognized by the scores of the university in the rankings.

aefunai scholars ranked among top 2% scientists in the world
5 academic staff of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has been ranked among top 2% scientists in the world by Elsevier and Stanford University, United Kingdom.
In the data released by Elsevier on 16th September, 2024, the scholars were among 233 scientists in Nigeria that were ranked for their scholarly publications and outstanding research output in Scopus. Elsevier is a leading international publisher of scientific, technical and medical (STM) literature founded in 1880. Elsevier is one of the largest and most prestigious publishers of scholarly journals, books and databases.
According to the publication, Dr. Ukwuaja Kingsley of the Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medical Sciences was ranked 25 in Nigeria and 43, 008 in the world respectively with162 papers in Scopus while Prof. Okereke Chukwumerije of the Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences was ranked 42 in Nigeria and 63, 614 in the world with70 publications in Scopus. Dr. Eieazu Chinedum O of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences was rated 66 in Nigeria and 105, 352 in the world with 68 papers in Scopus; and Dr, Onyeneke Robert Ugochukwu of the Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture ranked 178 in Nigeria and 315, 896 in the world with 51 publications in Scopus while Dr. Anadebe Valentine Chikaodili of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences was ranked 215 in Nigeria and 504, 117 in the world with 41 papers in Scopus.

While commending the research accomplishments of the 5 scholars, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom noted that their achievements have underscored the seriousness of the university’s academic activities, adding that their feats have also enhanced the image of the university as one of the serious public universities in Nigeria and an emerging academic brand in the world.
In recognition of the lecturers’ resourcefulness, the Vice-Chancellor directed that they be given commendation letters, even as he charged them and other staff of the university to breast-up for the demands of 21st century education.

aefunai wins 2024 all nigerian universities debating and public speaking championship
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has won the 11th edition of All Nigerian Universities Debating and Public Speaking Championship, 2024 with Uchenna Chinwendu Lydia of the Department of Agricultural Science and Extension clinching the first position in Public Speaking at the annual championship held at Veritas University, Abuja from 8th to 15th September, 2024



The All-Nigerian Universities Debating and Public Speaking Championship is an annual event that brings students of universities together to debate on issues of national and international interests. The goal of the competition is to sharpen the students’ capacity for logical reasoning and critical thinking as well as imbue in them the evaluative skills that would enable them to identify problems and also be able to proffer solutions to the identified problems.

The university was represented at the championship by a 6-man team led by the coach/ staff adviser, Nwabunwanne Igweadiani. Students’ members of the team include: Stanley Chiemerie Nwele (Law), Uchemna Chinwendu Lydia (Agricultural Science and Extension), Ogbonna Godsfavour (Physiology), Ngene Comfort Chinasa (Psychology) and Egwu Gold (Nursing Science).



Also at the event, Ogbonna Godsfavour clinched the 2nd position in the novice public speaking adjudication as well as the 8th best novice debater. On the other hand, Egwu Gold competed as an adjudicator in the public speaking stream and was adjudged as the 2nd best performing adjudicator.


While commending the exploits of the students at the national championship, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom noted that the students’ accomplishments in Public Speaking over the years have brought honour and respect to the university, not only in the country but across the African continent and the world at large.

He assured of his administration’s unflinching commitment towards the training of students to acquire the requisite functional knowledge and sellable skills to be globally competitive on graduation.

notice of further extension of the 2024/2025 academic session post utme/direct entry online screening registration exercise
This is to inform the general public especially prospective PUTME/Direct Entry candidates that the deadline for the 2024/2025 PUTME/ Direct Entry online screening registration exercise of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, earlier scheduled to close on Sunday, 8th September 2024 has been further extended. The extension became necessary as a result of increasing public requests to enable prospective applicants who were yet to upload their O'Level results on JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) to do so.
The new closing date for registration of the 2024/2025 PUTME/ Direct Entry screening exercise will now be Monday, 30th September, 2024.
Prospective applicants are enjoined to take advantage of this extension and conclude the registration exercise.

Signed:

Barr. Titus Ifeanyi Igwe
Registrar

A Happy Birthday To The Vice Chancellor Of AE-FUNAI Prof Sunday Elom.

aefunai sug partners sidi ngo on hepatitis b screening and vaccination of students
The Directorate of Health, Students’ Union Government, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has partnered SIDI, a Non-Governmental Organization to sensitize, screen and vaccinate students of the university against Hepatitis B.
The Technical team lead of SIDI, Mr. Michael Iwara, with the assistance of some medical student volunteers who were led by the SUG Director of Health, Aiwerioghene Efosa, supported by the former SUG Director of Health, Okedi Williams while making his opening remarks during the screening and vaccination programme said that Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus which is preventable by a vaccine, adding that the disease is most commonly spread by exposure to infected bodily fluids.


Still speaking, Mr. Iwara advised students to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after any potential exposure to blood, while also urging them to use condoms with sexual partners and finally to avoid direct contact with blood and bodily fluids of others.

He thanked the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom for providing an enabling environment for the sensitization programme to be held and also for prioritizing the students’ health care, adding that a booster dose for vaccinated individuals is scheduled for September 27, 2024 with follow up plans for both reactive and non-reactive individuals.



While commending the partnership that brought about the free screening of students and vaccination of the infected, some of the students present at the event appreciated the University Management for its commitment to students’ well-being, acknowledging the Hepatitis B screening programme as a crucial step towards fostering a healthy student community.

aefunai governing council approves promotion of 3 professors, 10 readers and 5 non-teaching staff to directorate cadre
• Council also approves new promotion guidelines for academic staff
The Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, at its 41st Regular Meeting held on Thursday, 8th August, 2024, approved the promotion of 3 academic staff to the rank of professor. It also approved the elevation of 10 lecturers to the rank of Reader and 5 non-teaching staff to the Directorate cadre.
The 3 newly promoted Professors include: Ifeoma M. Nweze, Professor of Igbo Language; Marimus S. Yong, Professor of French/Translation Studies and Nnamani Sunday Nnamani, Professor of Music Education.

For Readers, the Council approved the elevation of Dr. Emmanuel Nweze, Reader in Mathematics; Dr. Christopher Eze Okonkwo, Reader in Labour History; Dr. Omaka Arua Oko, Reader in War and Society; Dr. Joy Nnonyelum Ugwu, Reader in Human Resource Management and Dr. Tobechi Faith Agbanike, Reader in Development Economics. Others include: Dr. Azubuike Peter Ebokaiwe, Reader in Biochemical Toxicology; Dr. Casmir N. Nnaemele, Reader in Sculpture; Dr. Peter Chukwunnso Okoli, Reader in Analytical & Environmental Chemistry; Dr. Chinedu Ogbonnaya Elieazu, Reader in Nutritional Biochemistry and Dr. Lasbery Iheanyichukwu Anochiwa, Reader in Development Economics.
The Council further approved the promotion of seven (7) academic staff to the rank of Senior Lecturers and one staff to Lecturer 1.
On the part of the non-teaching staff, Council also approved the promotion of Dr. Uche Elizabeth Ufere-Okoroafor, Dr. Williams Osatuyi and Innocent Igweoko to the positions of Deputy Registrars respectively while Dapo O. Jegede and Clementine Uzoije were promoted to Deputy Bursars and Cornelius U. Offia was elevated to the position of Deputy Director, Audit.
Meanwhile at the same meeting, the Governing Council also approved new guidelines for academic promotions. This comes on the heels of a report by the Committee on the Review of Guidelines for Academic Promotions, 2024.
Some notable takeaways in the new guidelines are captured in Section 4 (i– iv) – accelerated promotion in recognition of excellence/commendation, accelerated promotion would be from the rank of Senior Lecturer to Full Professor, the time lag required (waiting period) for promotion from senior lecturer to full professor would be five (5) years etc.
Instructively, Section 8.2 (D i – iii and vi) also underscores the minimum journal article requirements to be promoted/appointed to the rank of a Professor/University Librarian, Reader/Deputy University Librarian, Senior Lecturer/Principal Librarian etc, as the case may be.
While commenting on the staff promotions and the new guidelines for academic staff, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, noted that it was the fulfillment of one of his pledges on assumption of office to ensure the yearly promotion of qualified, committed and competent staff, assuring of his administration’s sustained determination to enhance the welfare of all staff.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, 4thGoverning Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Dr. Anthony C. Nebo, has called for collaboration with critical stakeholders especially the Ebonyi State government to move the university forward.
The Chairman made the call on 7th August, 2024 when he led other Council members on a courtesy call on the Ebonyi State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, at the government house, centenary city, Abakaliki.


Expressing his delight on the visit, Dr. Nebo applauded the Governor for the opportunity granted to them to pay him a visit, stating that the gathering was in line with his stakeholders’ engagement agenda geared towards strengthening strategic relationships, which he believes would be of immense help in championing the growth and development of the university.
‘’We are here to seek your collaboration and support in our mission to champion the rapid growth and development of the university’’ the Chairman said.

He extolled the governor for his administration’s strides in promoting education and development in Ebonyi State, stressing that his leadership and vision have been instrumental to the growth of the State.
He reiterated that the university management was eager to partner with him to leverage on these efforts to yield tangible results, not only for the university but for the people of Ebonyi State and Nigeria at large, adding that the Council is committed to working tirelessly to ensure that the university achieves its full potential and becomes a hub for academic excellence, innovation and research.
The Pro-Chancellor, speaking further, craved the indulgence of the governor to address some of the challenges facing the university, such as the indigenous land owners who have refused to vacate the university premises because of compensation issues, provision of adequate security for protection of lives and properties on campus, as well as gap in infrastructure amongst others, to harness opportunity for growth.


Responding, the Ebonyi State Governor, HE Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru said his administration was mindful of the economic challenges facing all sectors of society and institutions, expressing his readiness towards providing the university with adequate security for protection of lives and properties on campus for effective academic excellence.
‘’The future of the state and our people rely on the university in producing the manpower needed for good governance and quality service delivery to the people of the state’’.
He therefore, charged the governing council to reach out to the relevant Federal Government agencies such as TetFund and development partners to source for more funds to develop the university.
Earlier, during the reception of the 4th Governing Council at the university, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom commended the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the appointments of universities governing councils.

He noted that their coming to the university was highly appreciated by the entire university community, especially the university staff unions whose welfare issues such as the 2023 staff promotions have been kept on hold.

‘’We are indeed glad and highly relieved by your coming and we return all the glory to God Almighty’’ he said.
Going memory lane, Prof. Elom intimated the council members that the university was established by the Federal Government on February 26th, 2011 with the goal of expanding and improving access to quality tertiary education to every part of Nigeria, adding that the university commenced academic activities on 5th November, 2012 with 3 faculties but presently has 14 faculties, a College of Medicine and a School of Postgraduate Studies.
The Vice-Chancellor also informed them that the university was officially renamed by the Federal Government after the late civilian Vice-President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme on 2nd February, 2018, stressing that Excellence, Integrity and Entrepreneurship were its core academic philosophy,noting that the philosophy is guided by the need to raise solution-providers through the production of highly skilled and self-motivated as well as enterprising graduates.

Highlights of the maiden visit of members of the 4th Governing Council of the University were planting of trees in support of the Campus-Green Initiative of the University, and a tour of the university campus.

independent corrupt practices and other related offences commission (icpc) inuagurates members of ae-funai anti corruption and transparency unit (actu)

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has inaugurated members of the Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State.

The inauguration comes on the heels of the reconstitution of the membership of the Unit by the management of the university following the expiration of the tenure of the former members.

ACTU stands for Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, which is a department within the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Nigeria.

The Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints of corruption and misconduct; conducting corruption risk assessments and providing advisory services; developing and implementing corruption prevention strategies; collaborating with other agencies to combat corruption and promoting transparency and accountability in government and public institutions

The ICPC is an independent agency established by the Nigerian government by an Act of Parliament No. 13 of 2000 to combat corruption and promote transparency and accountability in the country. The ACTU plays a crucial role in achieving this mandate.




While speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Sunday Elom, said that the university prides itself as an institution that keeps to the laws that govern the affairs of the country, by adopting the national agenda which is to run an unbiased free system that gives equal opportunities, rights and chances to all Nigerians irrespective of their tribe, religion or class to be admitted as students or work as staff in the University.

Representing the Vice-Chancellor at the ceremony, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor Abel Ezeoha noted that the University Management is strongly in support of the ICPC and its mandates, as corruption should not be allowed in the University system.

He therefore advised the newly inaugurated members of the Unit to be steadfast in their duties in order to ensure that the activities of the university remain transparent and officials accountable in the system, while also assuring the ICPC of the management's commitment to providing an enabling environment for members of the Unit to function effectively in the University.













In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Dr. Musa Adamu said that ACTU is a microcosm of the Commission, set up to complement the good work of management in entrenching good governance and ethical practices, adding that as a Commission they are expected to carry out all the functions of the Commission except prosecutorial duties and charged them to function within the ambit of the law and the standing Order setting up the Unit.

The chairman, who was represented by the Commissioner in charge of Enugu and Ebonyi States , Mr. Kennedy Ebhotemen further said that the economic upheaval being experienced today in Nigeria is to a large extent a resultant effect of corruption, stressing that in order to checkmate the scourge of corruption, all hands must be on deck.




He equally pointed out that with the right policies, systems check and corruption prevention strategies, the hydra-headed monster called corruption would be checkmated, adding that Management and ACTU members should therefore exhibit the culture of integrity, uprightness, accountability and public spiritedness in discharging their duties so that other staff can emulate their conducts.

The newly inaugurated members of the Unit include; Dr. Osatuyi Williams (Chairman), Ms. Nnodi Chiaka, Mr. Dapo O. Jegede, Mr. Ikechukwu Onwe, Mr. Adamji T. Solomon, Barr. Happiness Uzor, Mrs. Eunice O. Nwojiji and Qs. Ukwuoma Chidi, member / Secretary.

The Chancellor of Alex-Ekwueme Federal Ndufu -Alike Ebonyi State, HRM Oba (Dr.) Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland has gifted a 100 level Music student of the University, Peace Oduma, a professional trumpet in recognition of her extraordinary talent and skills which she displayed during the Chancellor's night held on May 22nd, 2024.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom while presenting the trumpet to the student, on behalf of the Chancellor, said it was the fulfillment of the chancellor's pledge, and a way of appreciating the student for her extraordinary skills, and also to encourage others to strive for excellence in whatever they do, adding that the trumpet is the latest version and costs a Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150, 000).


In her response, Oduma thanked the Chancellor for the show of fatherly love, support and encouragement, assuring that she would make good use of the musical instrument to improve her academic life and livelihood.


While commending the Chancellor for his good spiritedness, the Head, Department of Music, Dr. Jayeola Folorunso, noted that the instrument has given Oduma an added advantage as a music student, adding that as a department, they will continue to improve and harness the talents of the students to make them competitive on graduation.

aefunai history & strategic studies graduating students inducted into historical society of nigeria

The 2022/2023 graduating students of the Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has been inducted into the Historical Society of Nigeria.
The induction ceremony which was part of the departmental 2nd Annual National Conference, themed: “Governance and Insecurity in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects”, was the first of its kind in the annals of the University.

The conference which held at the Theatre Arts’ Auditorium of the University was centered on the deeply intertwined issues of governance and Insecurity with a focus on Nigeria as Africa’s most populous country, which has faced significant governance and insecurity challenges that have hindered its meaningful development.

Declaring the conference open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, expressed delight that the University has the honor of hosting the conference with local and national participation, and described it as one that not only serves the interest of the members of the academia but, also policy makers, law enforcement personnel and security professionals in Nigeria.

He noted that the theme of the conference was relevant given the enormous implications insecurity has on sustainable economic growth and development.

The Vice-Chancellor stressed that the elevated level of corruption, leadership deficit and economic mismanagement have created the fertile grounds that have given birth to many social vices that are plaguing our society despite various government’s efforts.
He further stated that Nigeria in recent time, has recorded unprecedented security challenges such as militancy, armed robbery, banditry, Herders/farmers’ clashes, cultism among other social vices, noting that at the end of the conference, participants would have gained in terms of knowledge and sharing of ideas that can positively transform the society.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Acting Head, Department of History and Strategic Studies,, Dr. Arua Oko, said that the conference was aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities of governance and insecurity in our country, exploring not only the problems but also the potential paths towards sustainable solutions.

He seized the opportunity to welcome graduating students into the Historical Society of Nigeria, stating that the induction marks the beginning of a new journey for the inductees who will explore the rich and diverse history of our nation and urged them as future historians, to take up the role of preserving our rich heritage by providing contexts to the issues we face today as a nation.

While also speaking at the occasion, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Dr. Onuorah Benedict Nweke, represented by Prof. Donatus Ajaegbo, stated that the critical role the institutions of higher learning play in development and progress of a nation cannot be over emphasized, adding that their influence extends beyond education, to impacting various aspects of society and contributing significantly to nation building.

He noted that AEFUNAI, as an institution of higher learning has constantly contributed towards our nation’s development through research and knowledge impartation, and pleaded with Nigerians to support in making the country a better place.



The keynote speaker and the President, Historical Society of Nigeria, Prof. Samuel Aghanilo who was represented by the National Secretary of the Society, Prof. Patrick Ukasie who dwelt on the theme of the day, firstly commended the University’s management for approving the conference and the department for their consistency in organizing conferences and urged them not to relent.
He described the key aspects of the theme as; the nature of insecurity in Nigeria which manifests in various forms, such as terrorism and insurgency, ethnic and communal conflicts, banditry and kidnapping, and highlighted some of the challenges of governance in Nigeria to include: weak institutions, corruption, lack of trust, inconsistency in policy, economic disparities. He stressed that addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach that includes not only security measures but also enhancing governance structures.
He maintained that sustainable development could only be achieved by fostering good governance, promoting transparency, and addressing the socio-economic root causes of the governance and insecurity problems for a more stable and prosperous future.
The highlight of the ceremony was the oath taking of the inductees into the Historical Society of Nigeria.

admission into alex ekwueme federal university ndufu-alike, centre for educational services (ces), jupeb and pre-degree programmes, 2024/2025 session

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the Centre for Educational Services for admission into non-resident JUPEB and Pre-Degree Programmes of Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State.

The Pre-Degree Programme is designed to prepare candidates for admission into degree programmes in all disciplines (excluding Medicine and Surgery) of the university while the JUPEB programmes in a 10-month intensive coaching designed to prepare candidates for direct entry admission into the 200-level of departments of candidate’s choice in AE-FUNAI and the over 90 universities in Nigeria and abroad that are affiliates of the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB). Successful candidates who had applied to study Medicine and Surgery in AE-FUNAI through the JUPEB programme will be admitted into 100-level through a keenly competitive admission process.

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates for the programmes must possess a minimum of five (5) credits in five (5) relevant subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at a maximum of two sittings. Candidates who wish to study Medicine and Surgery or Law are expected to have earned the relevant credits in ONE sitting only.

DURATION
The JUPEB programme runs for two (2) semesters within about ten (10) calendar months. The Pre-Degree Programme also lasts for about the same period.

PROGRAMMES
The AE-FUNAI Centre for Educational Services will prepare candidates for admission into Bachelors’ Degree Programmes in the following:

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
1. Agribusiness Management
2. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science)
3. Fisheries and Aquaculture
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
1. Anatomy
2. Physiology
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
1. Education/English and Literary Studies
2. Educational Management
3. Guidance and Counseling
4. Biology Education
5. Chemistry Education
6. Mathematics Education
7. Physics Education
8. Physical and Health Education
9. Business Education
10. Computer Science Education
11. Technology Education with options in:
(i) Mechanical Technology Education
(ii) Building Technology Education
(iii) Woodwork Technology Education
(iv) Electrical and Electronic Technology Education
(v) Automobile Technology Education
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Chemical Engineering
2. Civil Engineering
3. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Mechatronics Engineering
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
1. Architecture
2. Fine and Applied Arts
3. Geography
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
1. Theatre Arts
2. English
3. French
4. Linguistics
5. Linguistics/French
6. Linguistics/Igbo
7. Igbo
8. Music
9. History and Strategic Studies
10. Philosophy
11. Religion

FACULTY OF LAW
1. Law
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
1. Accountancy
2. Banking and Finance
3. Business Administration
4. Public Administration
FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
1. Biology
2. Biotechnology
3. Biochemistry
4. Microbiology
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
1. Computer Science
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics
4. Statistics
5. Geology
6. Geophysics
7. Physics
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
1. Mass Communication
2. Criminology and Security Studies
3. Economics
4. Political Science
5. Sociology
6. Psychology
COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
1. Medicine and Surgery
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
1. Nursing Science
2. Medical Laboratory Science
3. Human Nutrition and Dietetics

More information on subject combinations for the JUPEB and Pre-Degree Programmes can be found on our e-portal www.ces.funai.edu.ng/programmes

APPLICATION FEE: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only.

METHOD OF PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
To register follow the steps outlined below:
• Visit the University website www.funai.edu.ng, at the top click on MENU or QUICKLINKS.
• Click on ADMISSIONS.
• Click on 2024/2025 Pre-degree & JUPEB Registration
• Click on Generate Application Invoice.
• On your Account on the e-Portal, generate your Remita Retrieval Reference Number (RRR) for payment. Payment can be easily made with your credit card/debit card or at any Nigerian Bank Branch. After successful payment, click on the Fill Application Form.
• Ensure that all sections of your application form are correctly filled, and click on “Complete Application” to our online server. Our server shall acknowledge receipt of your form by sending an email to your email address and SMS to your mobile phone. Check your email and print two colored copies of your Application Form.


GENERAL INFORMATION
a) Applicants for the 2024/2025 JUPEB and Pre-Degree Programmes are advised to check the www.funai.edu.ng for relevant information.
b) Applicants must provide a recent colored passport photograph (taken not earlier than 3 months before the time of application) with a white background. Selfies, blurred and webcam photos are strictly prohibited. Applicants who upload wrong bio-data and credentials will have their online application rejected.
c) Applicants are to report to AE-FUNAI CES for registration and screening. ONLY when they have received an invitation (through e-mail) and admission letter approved by the Director. Applicants are hereby advised to use valid e-mail addresses and personal telephone numbers.
d) Applicants are advised to follow the application instructions carefully and ensure that they follow the stipulated guidelines. Failure to do so may adversely affect the candidate’s application.
For application related inquiries, please see the detailed Candidates Guide at www.ces.funai.edu.ng.ng/guide-for-candidates or contact the webmaster via webmaster@ces.funai.edu.ng.

DISCLAIMER
Please note that AE-FUNAI HAS NOT AUTHORIZED any person(s) or agent(s), whether corporate or individual, to sell application forms on its behalf. Application is strictly online and is to be made only on the AE-FUNAI CES E-Portal www.ces.funai.edu.ng.
ENQUIRIES
Enquiries are to be made to the following phone number -07035232317 and 08067754836.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Submission of online form will close on Monday 30th September, 2024 at 11:59pm.

T. Ifeanyi Igwe (Esq.) KSJI
Registrar

african indigenous knowledge research network, carleton university, canada, commends the resourcefulness of ae-funai centre for indigenous textiles

The African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network, Carleton University, Canada, has commended the Centre for Indigenous Textiles, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, for its resourcefulness geared towards empowering students with life skills in the area of indigenous fabrics production.
The Network gave the commendation yesterday when they visited the Centre for an on-the-spot assessment of its activities especially, its production process. Speaking on behalf of the Network, Miss Ifeoma Nnamani, said the Centre has what it takes to build the capacities of people to be self-reliant and productive, and hoped that other universities can emulate its success story in the making of traditional fabrics.

She added that the Network came to look at the production process of the Centre and how it can be used to empower young people for a better society, stressing that the visit was not only to see the process but also to acquire knowledge from the process and to be trained on how to produce local fabrics through weaving.

She further stated that AE-FUNAI is doing remarkable works in the indigenous fabric production which other universities need to replicate in order to promote the African Culture at the world stage.

She also appreciated the University Management for giving the team the opportunity to be at the Centre to research on the process of producing traditional fabrics, which according to her, could be of great help to the young ones in the nearest future.
While taking members of the research network round the Centre, the Acting Director, Miss Chiaka Nnodi, noted that the recent happenings in the country require the young ones to acquire sellable skills to be self-reliant and economically independent as white collar jobs were now limited.
She stated that their research visit would expose them to the rudiments of weaving of traditional fabrics, stressing that the Centre is known for producing and promoting traditional clothing in Igbo land and across Nigeria.
The Acting Director further assured the team of their willingness to train people from all over the country who are interested in the trade in order to sustain the traditional weaving culture, and also enhance its business aspect among the people.


The Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network was formed by some students in Carleton University, Canada. The Organization is composed of researchers from different parts of the world, especially those who are interested in acquiring the African Indigenous knowledge.

https://funai.edu.ng/news/advertisement-for-2024-2025-academic-session-post-utme-direct-entry-screening-2/

This is to inform the general public that registration for the 2024/2025 academic session
Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME)/Direct Entry Screening of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, shall commence on Monday 22nd July, 2024and ends on Friday 23rd August, 2024.
Interested candidates who must have scored 150 and above in the 2024UTME and who made Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State their first choice institution in their application for admission in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are qualified to apply. However, candidates are advised to check the minimum cut off points for the respective programmes listed below to guide their choices.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
S/N FACULTY PROGRAMME MINIMUM SCREENING SCORE
1 Faculty of Agriculture 1. Agribusiness and Management

150
2. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science)
3. Fisheries and Aquaculture
2 Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences 1. Anatomy
180
2. Physiology
3 Faculty of Education 1. Education/English and Literary Studies







150
2. Educational Management
3. Guidance and Counselling
4. Biology Education
5. Chemistry Education
6. Mathematics Education
7. Physics Education
8. Physical and Health Education
9. Agricultural Science and Education
10. Business Education
11. Computer Science Education
12. Economics Education
13. Technology Education with options in:
(i) Mechanical Technology Education
(ii) Building Technology Education
(iii) Woodwork Technology Education
(iv) Electrical and Electronics Technology Education
(v) Automobile Technology Education
4 Faculty of Engineering and Technology 1. Chemical Engineering
160
2. Civil Engineering
3. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Mechatronics Engineering
5 Faculty of Environmental Sciences 1. Architecture

150
2. Fine and Applied Arts
3. Geography
6 Faculty of Humanities 1. Theatre Arts 160
2. English



150
3. French
4. Linguistics
5. Linguistics/French
6. Linguistics/Igbo
7. Igbo
8. Music
9. History and Strategic Studies
10. Philosophy
11. Religion
7 Faculty of Law 1. Law 220
8 Faculty of Management Sciences 1. Accountancy

160

2. Banking and Finance
3. Business Administration
4. Public Administration 150
9 Faculty of Biological Sciences 1. Biology
150
2. Biotechnology
3. Biochemistry
160
4. Microbiology
10 Faculty of Physical Sciences 1. Computer Science 160
2. Chemistry


150
3. Mathematics
4. Statistics
5. Geology
6. Applied Geophysics
7. Physics
11 Faculty of Social Sciences 1. Mass Communication
180
2. Criminology and Security Studies
3. Economics
160
4. Political Science
5. Sociology
150
6. Psychology
12 College of Medical Sciences 1. Medicine and Surgery 220
13. Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences 1. Nursing Science 200
2. Medical Laboratory Science 180
3. Human Nutrition and Dietetics 160
NOTE: There shall be no Direct Entry admission into Medicine & Surgery, Law and Nursing Sc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Prospective candidates who did not choose AE-FUNAI as their first choice institution but wish to study in AE-FUNAI are eligible to apply for PUTME. However, such candidates MUST effect Change of Institution/Course to AE-FUNAI on the JAMB Portal on or before Friday 23rd August, 2024.This is also applicable to Direct Entry (DE) candidates.
• Candidates for Medicine and Surgery, Law and Nursing Scienceprogrammes must have obtained their O’Level Results at one sitting only.
• Candidates should be guided by the UTME and O’level subject requirements as are available on the University website.

1. Prospective candidates who may wish to register for the Post-UTME through the
AE-FUNAI ICT Centres, should visit the:

* University CBT Centre at Zone A in the University Campus
OR
* Centre for Educational Services (JUPEB/Pre-Degree School),
Aguogboriga Estate, Abakaliki.
2. During registration, candidates are advised to use GSM numbers that are easily accessible to them. This is important for fast and easy communication.
3. Candidates should note that at any point of the screening and admission exercise, if any false information is discovered, such candidate’s application would automatically be disqualified.
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 ADMISSIONS at the top menu
• Click on 2024/2025UTME Admission Screening OR 2024/2025 Direct Entry Admission Screening
• Enter your “JAMB Registration Number” and click on LOGIN
• 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.
MODE OF SCREENING:
The screening mode for the 2024/2025 academic session PUTME shall be through the process of internal screening of candidates results. There shall not be PUTME Computer Based Test (CBT).
All candidates are requested to ensure that their O/Level and Direct Entry results are uploaded on JAMB Central Admissions Processing System(CAPS) on or before Friday 23rd August, 2024. Any PUTME application without O’level/ A level result upload on JAMB CAPS will not be processed.
For Enquiries: Call these phone numbers between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm, Mon. – Fri.only.
08038099920, 07031810065 and 08038678738
Signed:

Barr. Titus Ifeanyi Igwe
Registrar

The Director General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo -Iweala has welcomed 3 students of the Faculty of Law, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi and their staff advisor, who are representing Nigeria at the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition holding in Geneva, Switzerland.

The students; Okechukwu Sharon Amarachi, Okeosisi Amarachi Miracle and Chukwuzihem Faith Morka, had qualified to represent Nigeria in Geneva in the earlier Competition held virtually in June 2024, under the guidance of their staff advisor Mr Oguguo Paschal.

In a post in her X handle, Dr. Okonjo- Iweala shared the picture of the students' visit to her office in Geneva with the following write-up "A visit from four Nigerian students who made it for the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition in Geneva. Congratulations to Oguguo Paschal, Okechukwu Sharon Amarachi, Okeosisi Amarachi Miracle, and Chukwuzihem Faith Morka! Well done. "

AE-FUNAI to the world!

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), has inducted 323 2022/2023 set of graduating students of the Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State, into the teaching profession.
Declaring the event open, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom who was represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga commended the efforts of the Dean and staff of the Faculty in ensuring that the professional body ushers in the new graduating students into the teaching profession, adding that it will improve the competence and capacity of the inductees to excel in the field of education.
He noted that teachers’ commitment were paramount in human capital development and urged the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria to always give serious attention to teachers’ training to enhance their capacities especially in grooming the young ones in the field.
The Vice-Chancellor also charged the newly inducted teachers to give the society what is expected of them wherever they may find themselves in future as they were properly nurtured by the University for four years in excellence and integrity.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Ag. Dean, Faculty of Education, Dr. Ntasiobi Igu congratulated the inductees for excelling in their studies and also for passing the teachers’ professional examination.
She added that the teaching profession is noble but challenging, informing the inductees that teachers were the heartbeat of the society and admonished them to be guided by the University’s core values of excellence and integrity in practicing their profession in their respective subject areas.
The Registrar/ Chief Executive Officer, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Olusegun Ajiboye who was represented by the Director, Regulation, Accreditation and Enforcement, Dr. Ahmed Abimbola Okunola, while making his remarks appreciated the University for providing the enabling environment for the development of future teachers.
He commended the Dean of the Faculty in a particular, for her commitment and dedication towards ensuring that the Faculty becomes the best among others and ensuring that they were always guided by the TRCN rules especially in adhering to their professional oath.
He noted that TRCN plays important roles in the country in bringing out the best in teachers and called for everyone to support and encourage teachers.
While delivering the Induction Lecture titled “Quality Teacher: An Imperative to Debunk the ‘’School is a scam’’ Campaign’, Prof. Florence Otta, stressed on the importance of grooming quality teachers that can impact meaningfully in the life of students in particular and society in general.
She noted that education is the key in every angles of life, and plays a significant role in the growth of individuals and the society, stressing that the role education plays in economic, social and political life of any country is consistent with several research findings on the critical role of education in strengthening a country.
She maintained that teachers who were committed to students and their learning believe that all students can learn, adding that such teachers know how to impact knowledge, and ignite creativity, curiosity, integrity and a lifelong love of learning in students.
She further noted that education is a powerful tool for breaking down barriers geared towards promoting understanding among individuals in order to create a safe and secure future for people regardless of their race, religion, sex and status.

aefunai faculty of education holds 4th annual hybrid conference on re-inventing the wheels of education for national security and economic enhancement

The Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has organized its 4th annual hybrid conference themed: Re-Inventing the Wheels of Education for Security and Economic Enhancement.
The conference which was held at the Theatre Arts Auditorium of the University from Wednesday, 26th to Friday, 28th June, 2024 was geared towards developing strategies and proffering solutions to tackle the menace of insecurity in order to enhance the economic development of the country.
Declaring the Conference open, the Vice- Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, commended the Faculty for their thoughtfulness in hosting the conference, noting that the theme was relevant, given that functional education promotes tolerance, peace, unity and order which help in national security and economic development.
He stated that the Nigerian government has tried in many ways to contain the security challenges facing the country including increasing budgetary allocations to the security sector, to ensure that the lives and property of the citizens are well secured.
The Vice Chancellor further noted that contemporary security challenges in the country have not only raised critical questions bordering the public, concerning the implementation and execution of the Nigerian security policy but also the need for security agents to perform their statutory duties for the good of the country.
He also challenged the participants to be open-minded to new ideas to be able to identify valuable innovative tools and approaches that positively transform teaching and learning in the present digital age.
The Acting Dean, Faculty of Education, Dr. Ntasiobi Igu in her opening speech, noted that the conference was meant to develop new ideas on how to tackle the security and economic challenges facing the country, adding that education has an important role in addressing the challenges of national security for economic enhancement .
She therefore, said that the theme of the conference was not only an option but also an important task for national growth and development to all that will participate in the conference for a better future.
The Local Organizing Committee Chairman, Dr. Edith Obande-Ogbuinya commended the Vice-Chancellor for his constant support to the Faculty of Education and for approving the hosting of the conference.
She stressed that the conference was meant to develop a better-structured education system that will ensure national security and economic enhancement of the Nigerian state.
She further urged the entire participants to ensure they learn one or two strategies for coping with the security challenges facing the country at the moment .
While delivering the keynote speech, Prof. John Undie in a lecture titled, “Re-inventing the Wheels of Education and Implication for Sustainable National Development in Nigeria”, noted that the goals of education in Nigeria were geared towards achieving a united, strong and self-reliant nation, and a land filled with opportunities and brightness for all the citizens.
He noted that in order to reinvent the wheels of the Nigerian education system, the country needs to value what are being developed by the indigenous researchers and attempt to use same to solve national problems.
He added that Nigeria has all it takes to be a great nation, adding that with a well organized structures, and with an efficient and functional University system, the country will attain desired sustainable national development.
He maintained that universities are at the heart of sustainable development agenda, with the capacity to respond positively to either global, national, or local questions that bothers the citizen on what they are doing and what they ought to do in order to guarantee national development that is sustainable, which will eventually provide positive responses and satisfaction to global question.
He argued that the goals of university education is to contribute to national development through high level relevant training and the development of the intellectual capacity of individuals to understand and appreciate their local and external environments and also acquire both physical and intellectual skills that will enable individuals to be self-reliant and useful citizen to the society.
He therefore, called for genuine reforms that could bring about positive socio-economic and overall change in Nigeria and the proper utilization of all University education resources by applying the best practices as well as an updated and restructured curricula to meet the demands of sustainable development that is relevant and acceptable.
He further said that all stakeholders must co-operate and partner with government to evolve a viable and hopeful university education tradition that will bring genuine development and entrepreneurship that will benefit the people.
Prof. Joseph C. Onuoha, a lead paper presenter who spoke on “Innovative Educational Strategies for Economic Growth and National Security: Integrating Technology, Global Perspectives and Sports Management”, said that the integration of technology in education facilitates customized learning experience that will specifically be designed to meet the unique learning needs of the students.
He added that technology has taken over the delivery and consumption of education through e-learning platforms and advanced technology.
Prof. Onuoha further stated that strategic studies and global security will be helpful in educational programmes in teaching students about the global cyber security landscape, international cyber laws, and how it could be deployed by various nations to protect their digital infrastructure and also help students to gain insight into how different nations approach security and defense, by enabling them to develop strategies that enhance national and global security.
He also added that incorporating sports in education will help to cultivate discipline, leadership and teamwork, which are crucial in national security.
Highlight of the conference was planting of trees by the keynote speaker, lead paper presenter and staff of the Faculty of Education in support of the Campus-Green Initiative of the University.

The staff and students of Kassia Braun Memorial Schools Umuigwe, Ebonyi State recently toured the Centre of Indigenous Textile, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, where they were taken through the dynamics of traditional weaving and the production process of the highly- popular indigenous Akwete cloth.
The Acting Director of the Centre, Miss Chiaka Nnodi commended the school for their thoughtfulness in bringing their students to the Centre, noting that the excursion visit would help them to acquire relevant knowledge on how to weave traditional fabrics.
She maintained that the Centre is focused on producing and promoting traditional fabrics in Nigeria, pledging to train some of the staff and students of the school who were interested in learning the art of weaving traditional fabrics.
Nnodi further stated that the excursion featured a series of engaging events that provided the participating students and their tutors a rich and diverse learning experience about the Centre and its activities.
She also noted that the students had an exclusive opportunity to learn how to weave traditional fabrics even as the tour offered them valuable insights about the Centre.
Continuing, the Acting Director stressed that the aim of the centre was to raise people who can sustain the trade in order not to allow the traditional weaving craft to fade away.
She also called on government at all levels to preserve the Nigerian diverse cultures, adding that the Centre was also expanding into the weaving of other traditional fabrics, such as akwa ocha and other traditional clothes.
Concluding, Nnodi noted that the Centre is trying to find a way to improve the efficiency of its activities with the help of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology on how to produce the loom used in making fabrics.
While going memory lane, the Acting Deputy Director of the Centre, Mrs. Rosemary George, in a brief history of how the making of Akwete was institutionalized in AE-FUNAI, said although Igbos are known for their cultural heritage and symbolism, Akwete is a craft that cut across different tribes in Nigeria, Igbo inclusive.
Continuing, she stated that as a way of sustaining one of the cultural heritages of Igbos, the making of Akwete was institutionalized in AE-FUNAI with the establishment of the Centre of Indigenous Textile in the university to promote the Igbo culture.
While responding, the Head Teacher of the school, Mr. Anayo Ngene, noted that AE-FUNAI was one of the institutions that were penciled down for excursion, adding that the Centre afforded the students, most of whom had never set their eyes on process involved in the weaving of traditional fabrics, the opportunity not only to see it but also to be trained on how to produce the fabrics.
He expressed his appreciation to the university management for giving the students the opportunity to be at the Centre.
The students and staff on their part were excited and satisfied after the tour and training.

ae-funai faculty of agriculture hosts 4th international conference with focus on impact of climate change on food security
The Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu- Alike, Ebonyi State has organized its 4th Food Security International conference with robust and far-reaching discussions, and exchange and sharing of relevant knowledge and experiences on the implications of climate change on food security.
The conference with the theme: Climate Change and Food Value Chain Management/Development was held at the Needs Assessment Building mini auditorium of the Institution.
While declaring the conference open, the Vice- Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom, noted that the theme of the conference was necessitated by the global efforts meant to tackle climate change, which has been a challenge to the development of food value chain in Nigeria and many parts of the world.
He maintained that climate change disrupts food system with serious implication on food security, nutrients and health of the public.
The Vice-Chancellor who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Abel Ezeoha argued that building resilient food value chain requires actions that will reduce the vulnerability of the sector to climate change as well as mitigating carbon emissions from food value chain.
He therefore advised and encouraged the participants to take the conference seriously, adding that the conference afforded researchers the opportunity to come together and share knowledge to find a way forward for a climate-smart food value chain and proffer solutions to the challenges facing the Agricultural sector in Nigeria.

In her opening remarks, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Christiana Igberi thanked the Vice- Chancellor for his support and approval to host the conference.
She stated that the conference was timely because climate change is a serious challenge to the development of food value chain in Nigeria, which calls for urgent and intensive actions.
She noted that the challenge of climate change can be addressed in a collaborative efforts, stressing that the vision of the Faculty is to lead in all aspects of research, strategies and collaborative actions that will result in food security and the development of resilient food value chain in Nigeria and beyond with the expectancy of total reduction of the vulnerability of the Agricultural sector to climate change in an innovative way.
Dr. Igberi noted that the Faculty is partnering with the Cooperation for Holistic Agriculture and Innovation Nests in Sub-Sahara African (CHAIN) funded by the European Union through Erasmus+ scheme that is geared towards modernizing Agricultural Education in Nigeria and other African countries.


She further added that the aim of the conference was to crossbreed ideas and strategize to transform the food value chain towards powering sustainable development and climate change mitigation that could lead to food security.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Local Organizing Committee Chairman, Prof. Dr. Jonny Ogunji, said that climate change is a reality affecting every aspects of lives with its extreme and unpredictable weather pattern that shifts Agricultural zones and threatened food security, and disrupt supply chains and poses significant challenges to both producers and consumers around the globe.
He added that it’s possible to reduce emissions and become more resilient, which will require major social, economic and technological change, noting that the Faculty's goal is to address the critical areas that include sustainable Agriculture, supply chain resilience and technological innovation that can help in finding a solution to food security in the country and beyond.


Delivering the Keynote speech of the conference, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, Vice- Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, represented by Prof. Maria-Stella Njoku, said that climate change is a long term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define the earth’s global climate.
He noted that change in climate and temperature caused by human factors and natural factors, has a severe impact on humans and nature, with negative impact on economic growth and sustainability.
Prof. Iwe further stated that climate is crucial to Nigeria's Agribusiness value chain and if actions are not taken, the impact of the change in weather will continue to cause severe effects on livelihoods in Nigeria.
He also said that due to climate change, natural disasters were occurring more often and it ends up causing problems to the Agricultural sector that leads to financial losses.
While stressing on the need for stakeholders to change from traditional practices and accept new climate smart technologies in various ways of the value chain, Prof. Iwe recommended that food value chain should be more propagated with enlightenment on strategies to mitigate climate change impact.


Also, speaking at the conference, Prof. Christopher C. Eze , Vice- Chancellor, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, who espoused on the topic: “Climate Change and Food Value Chains- The Role of Research, Policy and Sustainable Practice”, said that change in climate has been a lasting shift in weather patterns and temperatures.
He explained that it also involves human- induced modifications in weather patterns having local, national and global impact, stressing that the impact originates from green- house gas emission, which causes a global green- house effect which in turn creates global warming, increases temperature and loss in the earth’s protective ozone layer.
He maintained that the current predictions and catastrophes have been foreseen to magnify over the coming decades if sustainable change were not made in curbing green- house gas emission, which could lead to food shortages, famine, starvation and large scale death.
He said that a sustainable food value chain development is profitable and has a long term benefit and positive impact on the natural environment.
Speaking further, Prof. Eze stated that creating job and sources of incomes that will benefits the society and promote the well-being of rural dwellers as people push to derive their livelihood, and the development of food value chains that will ensure healthier and cheaper food that will be delivered to markets in abundance for public consumption should be the target of all stakeholders.
He added that climate adaptation measures have to be promoted at the farm level for crop production activities, dry planting, early planting, use of drought tolerant seeds, crop diversification, water storage and natural barriers.
He also maintained that the development of green energy and the need to enforce it’s use as against the use of fossil fuel could be encouraged and promoted, adding tha public infrastructure such as sustainable road linking production site to markets and development of value chains will assist in assuring food security.
Earlier before the conference, the Local Organizing Committee paid a courtesy call on the University Management.

The Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD), Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has organized a capacity building programme for security officials of the University.

The 2-day training programme themed ‘’Work Ethics and Expectations of Security Personnel’’ which held from Monday, 10th to Tuesday, 12th June, 2024 was geared towards upgrading the knowledge and skills of the staff on current security problems and how to tackle them within the institution.


In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Elom, stated that the training programme was meant to equip the staff with the right knowledge and skills to execute their tasks efficiently.

He noted that the theme of the workshop “Work Ethics and Expectations of Security Personnel” was relevant, given that through proper training, security personnel learn effective communication techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and surveillance tactics.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, said the training would not only help the security staff to be good in their job but would also encourage them to work as a team in order to keep the university safe, adding that working as a team would enable them to protect life and property on campus.

He reiterated that the training exercise would help the security personnel to be properly informed about the rules, policies, and ethical considerations that guide their actions in the university.

‘’We need a well-groomed, courteous security staff that reflects positively on our University values’’ he said.

The Registrar, Barr. T. Ifeanyi Igwe, while delivering his lecture on the topic: ‘’The Relationship between the CSO and University Management’’, said high expectations are on the security staff to safeguard the lives and property of everyone in the university, encouraging the security personnel to work harmoniously with the university management in promoting peace and orderliness on campus.


He maintained that communication is very critical in security, urging the security personnel to develop good communication skills, efficient management skills as well as emotional and social intelligence in order to function effectively as security operatives, while also urging them to take responsibility for their actions and work as a team in ensuring that proper surveillance is maintained at all times within the campus.

While delivering his lecture on the theme of the workshop, the Director, Centre for Human Resource Development, Prof. Fidelis Okpata, emphasized that organizational success or worth is tied to set performance standard, adding that organizational goals are further dependent on the style, vision, understanding and personality of leadership.

He maintained that no system of administration in any organization including the university system is good or bad but there should be an acceptable standard in a work place to enable workers to show integrity and honesty at work.

He defined work ethics as a personal set of standard of acceptable behavior in the work place which directly influences how someone approaches their daily tasks, stressing that achieving set goals in any organization, depends to a very large extent, on the commitment of staff.

He therefore, enjoined the security staff to be committed to their jobs by showing good examples at work, develop good human relationship as well as respect constituted authorities.

Prof. Okpata speaking further, affirmed that the totality of work ethics of every worker which is not limited to the security staff alone, is that every staff should put in a full day’s work for a full day pay by coming to work on time, maintaining their beats as well as showing sympathetic understanding of the difficulties confronting the university, especially the issue of co-habitation with the villagers and the host communities amongst others.

Concluding, he advised the security officers to have the willingness to go the extra mile, render helping hands to one another, cultivate and promote the spirit of esprit de corps in their social relationship at work and respect the reporting procedure and communication channels in the university.
In the same vein, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Abel Ezeoha who spoke on the topic: “Understanding security services in the university community”, stated that security is the responsibility of everyone, but purely dependent on the security officers.

He maintained that as security officers, they should be able to know what their roles entail and what they have been called up to do, adding that it is the first step to cultivating the required level of commitment to the system.

He mentioned that commitment to their job is important as it is the only thing one cannot fake.

He outlined the primary responsibilities of the security department, as being committed to securing lives and property of the university community, sustaining the boundary integrity of the university, creating an enabling environment for academic activities of the university, understanding the structures and how the university works, and issuing security alerts or directives to the university community amongst others.

He further urged the security officers to be diligent in their work and collaborate with one another to be able to deal with some security alerts that might arise, while appealing with them to bear with the management on the issue of shortfall in the number of personnel and other needs as management is working assiduously in achieving their needs.

In his closing remarks, the Chief Security Officer of the university, Chief Emeka Ogai, thanked the Centre for Human Resource Development organizing the training programme, stressing that the training has given them the opportunity to be better in their respective job assignments.

He equally appreciated the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elom for approving the workshop, assuring that security department will leverage on the training to be above board, while urging his officers and men to be punctual and always be at their duty posts.

Other facilitators on the second day of the programme were; Prof. Smart Otu, who spoke on the topic: “Operating strategic security surveillance in the university system”, Prof Ejiaga, who delivered a lecture on, “Discipline in Security services in the university”, and the Chief Security Officer, Chief Emeka Ogai, who spoke on, “the security staff/personnel and his mandate on campus”; all advocating towards maintaining excellent security services in the university.

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has secured the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation for 35 of its academic programmes. It is the largest number of programmes to have ever been accredited in the university since its establishment in 2011 in a single accreditation exercise.
The University had between October and December 2023 presented 35 academic programmes to the regulatory body for either accreditation or reaccreditation. The programmes were made up of 2 postgraduate and 33 undergraduate programmes respectively.

The result released by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as contained in a memo with reference Number NUC/ES/412/VOL.14/361 addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom, dated 6th June, 2024 and signed by the Acting Director of Accreditation, Engr. Ibrahim Chundusu on behalf of the Executive Secretary, shows that 31 of the undergraduate programmes received full accreditation and 2 with interim accreditation while the two postgraduate programmes – M.Sc. Accountancy and M.Sc. Business Administration were also accredited.
The programmes with full accreditation status include: Accounting, Architecture, English & Literary Studies, French Language, History & Strategic Studies, Igbo Language, Linguistics, Linguistics French, Linguistics Igbo and Music. Other Programmes with full accreditation are: Philosophy, Anatomy, Mass Communication, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Fine and Applied Arts, Law, Medicine and Surgery, Applied Geophysics, Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry. Others include: Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Economics and Development Studies, Geography, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.

The two programmes with interim accreditation are Business Administration and Criminology & Security Studies.

The memo further noted that the implication of the accreditation status for postgraduate programmes is that it is valid for a period of five (5) years; full accreditation status for undergraduate programmes is valid for a period of five (5) years (i.e. 2023-2028) while interim accreditation status for undergraduate programmes is valid for a period of two (2) years after which the programmes will be re-visited (i.e. 2023- 2025).

While commenting on the extraordinary performance of the university in the accreditation exercise, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elom noted that it was the fulfillment of one of his 16-point agenda on assumption of office in 2021, which entails his unbroken commitment towards ensuring that all the university’s academic programmes were approved and accredited by the National Universities Commission and other relevant professional bodies before the end of his tenure.

He further assured of his administration’s resolve in running only approved and accredited programmes to ensure that students graduate timely, without encumbrances.

The Vice-Chancellor also commended the passion, dedication and unassailable work ethics of the staff – teaching and non-teaching alike, which have made the university one of the most serious public universities in Nigeria and a rapidly emerging citadel of learning in Africa, adding that without them, the accreditation exercise would not have been a success.

He further commended members of the University Management, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, staff and students for their notable contributions towards the growth and development of the university over the years.

The Vice-Chancellor therefore urged the staff to continue in such trajectory, assuring them of his commitment to their unfettered career progression and welfare.



aefunai secures nuc accreditation for 35 programmes
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has secured the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation for 35 of its academic programmes. It is the largest number of programmes to have ever been accredited in the university since its establishment in 2011 in a single accreditation exercise.
The University had between October and December 2023 presented 35 academic programmes to the regulatory body for either accreditation or reaccreditation. The programmes were made up of 2 postgraduate and 33 undergraduate programmes respectively.

The result released by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as contained in a memo with reference Number NUC/ES/412/VOL.14/361 addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom, dated 6th June, 2024 and signed by the Acting Director of Accreditation, Engr. Ibrahim Chundusu on behalf of the Executive Secretary, shows that 31 of the undergraduate programmes received full accreditation and 2 with interim accreditation while the two postgraduate programmes – M.Sc. Accountancy and M.Sc. Business Administration were also accredited.
The programmes with full accreditation status include: Accounting, Architecture, English & Literary Studies, French Language, History & Strategic Studies, Igbo Language, Linguistics, Linguistics French, Linguistics Igbo and Music. Other Programmes with full accreditation are: Philosophy, Anatomy, Mass Communication, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Fine and Applied Arts, Law, Medicine and Surgery, Applied Geophysics, Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry. Others include: Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Economics and Development Studies, Geography, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.

The two programmes with interim accreditation are Business Administration and Criminology & Security Studies.

The memo further noted that the implication of the accreditation status for postgraduate programmes is that it is valid for a period of five (5) years; full accreditation status for undergraduate programmes is valid for a period of five (5) years (i.e. 2023-2028) while interim accreditation status for undergraduate programmes is valid for a period of two (2) years after which the programmes will be re-visited (i.e. 2023- 2025).

While commenting on the extraordinary performance of the university in the accreditation exercise, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elom noted that it was the fulfillment of one of his 16-point agenda on assumption of office in 2021, which entails his unbroken commitment towards ensuring that all the university’s academic programmes were approved and accredited by the National Universities Commission and other relevant professional bodies before the end of his tenure.

He further assured of his administration’s resolve in running only approved and accredited programmes to ensure that students graduate timely, without encumbrances.

The Vice-Chancellor also commended the passion, dedication and unassailable work ethics of the staff – teaching and non-teaching alike, which have made the university one of the most serious public universities in Nigeria and a rapidly emerging citadel of learning in Africa, adding that without them, the accreditation exercise would not have been a success.

He further commended members of the University Management, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, staff and students for their notable contributions towards the growth and development of the university over the years.

The Vice-Chancellor therefore urged the staff to continue in such trajectory, assuring them of his commitment to their unfettered career progression and welfare.



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aefunai ranks first at 16th nelson mandela world human rights moot court competition

 To represent Nigeria in Switzerland
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has clinched the first position among Nigerian universities at the 16th edition of the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition held from 14th to 21st May, 2024.
The University was represented at the competition by Okechukwu Amarachi Sharon and Okeosisi Amarachi Miracle, both 500 level students of the Faculty of Law. At the end of proceedings, the university emerged first out of over 20 Nigerian universities that competed at the event. Globally, about 200 universities from Africa, America, Asia, Europe and United Nations regions participated in the virtual competition.
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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom

The Nelson Mandela World Human Rights World Moot competition is an international Mooting Competition for Law undergraduates and Masters’ students in universities across the world. The 16th edition of the Competition adopted a hybrid format, with the in-person grand finale scheduled to take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland
The university representatives at the competition demonstrated unparalleled expertise, creativity and passion for human rights, which helped them to become the best in Nigeria, and thus qualified to represent the country at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland scheduled to hold from 15th to 19th, July, 2024.

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Okechukwu Amara Sharon

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Okeosisi Amarachi Miracle

Sharing their experience at the competition, the Students’ Staff Adviser and Coach, Barr. Paschal Olebara, noted that the remarkable feat was a testament to the transformative power of education and the unwavering commitment of their faculty towards creating a better world. He maintained that the success story was in line with the vision of the Vice-Chancellor, geared towards making AE-FUNAI a world class University.
He further assured: ‘’We are confident that our students will continue to be beacons of hope and champions of human rights, inspiring a new generation of leaders to follow in their footsteps’’, while looking forward to becoming the world champion at the grand finale of the competition in Switzerland in July this year.
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Staff Adviser/Coach, Barr. Paschal Olebara

While commending the students for their outstanding performance at the competition, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Law, Dr. Eseni Azu Udu, noted that their successful journey was a testament of their unwavering dedication and the faculty’s unrelenting commitment to excellence. He reiterated that their achievement has not only made the university proud but also underscored its commitment to nurturing future leaders in the field of human rights.
He extolled the faculty staff adviser and team coach to the competition, Barr. Olebara for his contribution, stressing that under his guidance, the students navigated the complexities of human rights law with remarkable heights.

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Ag. Dean, Faculty of Law, Dr. Eseni Azu Udu

Dr. Udu further appreciated the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom for creating an enabling environment where students can excel and soar higher academically, noting that the welfare of staff and students of the Faculty of Law, were top priorities of the Vice-Chancellor.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Elom while congratulating the students for their outstanding performance at the 16th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, commended their prowess, adding that their achievement has put the university on the front burner of international discourse.
He assured them of his administration’s sustained support and exposures to enable them excel in their academic activities and other aspects of life in order to contribute meaningfully to national development He further applauded the staff of the Faculty of Law for their resourcefulness and dedication to duty

ae-funai signs mou with texas southern university, united states, on exchange programmes
The Faculty of Social Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, on Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 formalized an agreement with the Texas Southern University (TSU) Houston, Texas, United States of America, through the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs on exchange programmes, geared towards promoting collaborative academic opportunities for both institutions.
The collaborative process started in 2019 with the Carnegia Institute, an international scholarship programme whose responsibility is to sponsor Africans in the diaspora who are lecturing in universities in the United States and Canada.

Speaking on the importance of the partnership, the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Smart Otu noted that the University initiated the process in 2019, stressing that one of the benefits of the programme was the collaboration between the host institution, AE-FUNAI and the scholars’ institution, adding that he was elated that the dream has finally become a reality.

He assured the American scholars that AE-FUNAI was committed to providing the necessary support to ensure the successful implementation of the terms of agreement of the exchange programme.
Prof. Andrew Ikeh Ewoh, the Interim Dean, Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University, while speaking on behalf of the visiting team, stated that the terms and conditions of the MoU were to develop academic and educational cooperation, promote relations as well as ensure mutual understanding between the two institutions.

He noted that the MoU covers faculty exchange, staff exchange, scholarship in terms of publications and joint application for research grants amongst others, adding that the programme will be a win-win situation for the host institution.
He equally appreciated the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom for the hospitality accorded to them, while looking forward to partnering and collaborating with staff and students in moving the institution forward.
While responding, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elom, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof Romanus Ejiaga, thanked the American scholars for finding out time to visit the university, stating that there were numerous gains in the collaboration, especially now that the country is talking about international education and enhancement of academic quality, adding that the agreement would be beneficial to both institutions.

The delegates from the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University, United States that visited the University for the signing of the MoU included: Howard Henderson, Professor of Justice Administration, George Kr¬ieh, former Dean, Barbara Jordan-Micky Leland School of Public Affairs and a Professor of Public Science and Public Administration, Declan Ihekwoaba Onwudiwe, Professor of Administration of Justice, Carnegia African Diaspora Scholar Fellowship-AE-FUNAI and Andrew Ikeh Emmanuel Ewoh, Interim Dean, Barbara Jordan-Micky Leland School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University and a Professor of Political Science and Public Administration.

aefunai 7th & 8th combined convocation lecture: renowned expert proffers solutions to challenges of power supply in nigeria
A world-renowned expert in the field electricity and a strategic player in the power sector in Nigeria, Professor Barth Nnaji, has identified and proffered workable solutions to the intractable challenges bedeviling the Nigerian power sector.
The former Minister of Power and currently, the Chairman/CEO, Geometric Power Group, made the revelations at the 7th and 8th combined convocation lecture of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, with the theme, *‘’Challenges and Opportunities to Improving Power Availability in Nigeria’’*

The event which took place on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024, at the Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Auditorium of the University, brought together experts, invited guests, faculty members and graduating students, in their commitment to fostering academic excellence and nation-building.
Professor Nnaji offered valuable perspectives on the obstacles facing the nation and the opportunities to overcoming them, adding that regular and adequate power supply is the hallmark of a developed economy.
He emphasized the need for Nigeria to generate and effectively transmit and distribute at least 100,000MW of power to become a middle-income economy, stressing that any nation whose energy is epileptic in supply, prolongs development and risks losing potential investors.

Speaking further the Geometric helmsman mentioned policy inconsistencies and policy summersaults as the major hindrances to effective implementation of power projects and major cause of epileptic power supply in Nigeria, and called for innovative solutions to address the problems.
He highlighted the Aba Integrated Power Project as a successful example of private sector-driven power development and called for a state of emergency in the gas sector to address the acute gas shortages, stressing that if the acute gas shortages were not adequately addressed with the required sincerity of purpose by stakeholders, the country would face more severe power shortages.
Concluding, Professor Nnaji encouraged the graduating students to embrace entrepreneurship and create values in their chosen fields. He challenged them to resist mediocrity and become assets to society, contributing to Nigeria's industrial economy as well as be part of a movement that will drop the country from the list of most corrupt nations in the world.

While making his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Elom, stated that as a University, “we recognize the importance of engaging with pressing national issues and contributing to the search for solutions, noting that the choice of the theme "Challenges and Opportunities to Improving Power Availability in Nigeria” was a bold testament of our commitment to academic excellence, corporate social responsibility and nation-building”.
He maintained that access to reliable and sustainable power was a fundamental driver of economic growth and development, and called for collective engagements to explore ways to address the power challenges facing our nation as well as work assiduously towards a brighter future for all Nigerians.
Professor Elom further expressed his gratitude to Prof. Nnaji for accepting the invitation to deliver the lecture, while extolling the Chancellor of the University, HRM (Dr) Michael Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, and the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Jesse Uneke, as well as other dignitaries for their presence, adding that the event would provide an opportunity for learning, reflection, and contribution to the advancement of Nigeria.

Earlier in his opening speech, the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Jesse Uneke, appreciated Prof. Bart Nnaji for being the convocation lecturer at the AE-FUNAI 7th and 8th combined convocation ceremony, noting that the theme of the lecture was apt and timely as it will throw up the challenges and ways to improving the power sector in Nigeria.
He added that power was a major factor in sustainable economic development, even in the running of a university and decried the use of diesel in the running of the daily activities of most universities in Nigeria.
He therefore, urged the audience to pay attention to the renowned expert as he delivers his lecture and proffers solutions to the challenges of power availability in the country.