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In a bid to make Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi state, a global-minded and forward-looking institution where lecturers and students are properly honed to meet the demands of 21st century education system, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba has promised to establish a Centre for Teaching and Learning in the University.
Professor Nwajiuba made this known recently during the 3rd convocation lecture of the University. While responding to some of the salient issues raised in the lecture which was delivered by the Executive Secretary, African Capacity Building Foundation, Harare, Zimbabwe, Prof. Emmanuel Nnadozie themed: ”Fulfilling Education’s Promise in Africa: The Role of University” , he noted that teaching and learning is a two- way process where students learn from lecturers and vice versa, adding that a proposal for the establishment of the Centre for teaching and learning would be sent to the University Senate for approval.

Speaking further, the Vice-Chancellor noted that the Centre which should come on stream before the end of the 1st quarter of 2019 would be geared towards achieving some noble objectives which include; supporting AE-FUNAI staff with opportunities for continuing professional development and building internal capacity on mentoring and peer review; offering advice on matters pertaining to the areas of curriculum development and curriculum innovation, promoting and supporting quality teaching, to support evidence- based, innovative and sustainable strategic program enhancement initiatives. Other objectives of the Centre according to him also entail contributing to AE-FUNAI’s research agenda by encouraging staff research initiatives to enhance teaching and learning and engaging with international institutions to give AE-FUNAI curriculum and international perspective on innovative pedagogies to improve staff teaching and enhance students’ experience.

The Vice-Chancellor further maintained that though lecturers were undoubtedly experts in their various fields, nevertheless the vast majority of them, especially those in the physical science and business fields, lack effective teaching skills, hence the imperativeness of establishing the Centre to bridge the gap. He stressed that attention should be paid to pedagogy where lecturers are trained to be experts in the theory and practice of teaching, learning and assessment. He stated that when this is done, the University would be able to produce world-class students that are globally-competitive.
The Centre will have the responsibilities of specifically providing workshops and courses on all areas of academic practice; providing support services to lecturers and students in study and earning skills and peer tutorial programmes; initiating of new and innovative techniques to facilitate teaching and learning and retraining of staff to master adequate teaching and learning skills.
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The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum has reaffirmed his irrevocable commitment to the growth and development of the University.
He made this known yesterday during a prayer session at the Senate Chamber to herald the New Year. Witnessed by Principal Officers, Deans, Directors and Heads of Units, the prayer session was characterized with praise and worship as well as prayers for the University community for a successful 2019.
While speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor thanked the staff for their various contributions towards the uplightment of the University in 2018, enjoining them to breast up to the challenges of the New Year. He further noted that great things would happen in the University in 2019, stressing that he was full of positive expectations.

Professor Nwajiuba also maintained that the University was in a period where its image must be properly shaped for it to be respected as a reputable institution among comity of Universities, charging members of staff to take their jobs seriously to make the dream a reality. He further called on staff to be responsible and responsive in the discharge of their duties.

Enumerating some of the achievements of the University in 2018, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Professor Sunday Elom noted that the institution made giant strides in terms of infrastructural development and academic expansion. He insisted that the University under the visionary leadership of the Vice-Chancellor is on the right track to greatness. He mentioned that the construction of over 4 kilometres of asphalt roads, completion of Faculties of Engineering and Agriculture buildings, presentation of 28 academic programmes for NUC Accreditation, equipping of science laboratory by NOTAP/PZ Cusson, graduation of the 3rd set students and holding of 3rd convocation ceremony were some of the landmark achievements in 2018.
Earlier in a brief word of exhortation by the Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability, Dr. Makua Ojide, taken from the book of Mathew, chapter 5 verse 3, staff were admonished to remain focused on their purpose of being in the University, adding that as salt they should not lose their taste in the discharge of their responsibilities, especially as they relate with students.

He also encouraged staff to strive to make positive impact in their various departments in order to support the relentless efforts of the Vice-Chancellor geared towards taking the university to greater heights. He further explained that a University is a factory; however the quality of its product, according to him, depends on the competence and attitude of staff, whose responsibilities are to shape the products. He therefore prayed that staff should not shy away from their responsibilities in the New Year but put in their best for the growth and development of the University

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The Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, HRM Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo CFR, Okukenu IV, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland has inaugurated a Mini Park conceptualized and developed by a staff of the University, Mrs. Ifenyinwa Adebayo.

Inaugurating the garden as part of the just-concluded 3rd convocation ceremony of the University, Oba Gbadebo noted that it would serve as a relaxing place for students, stressing also that it would add to the aesthetic beauty of the campus.

On his part, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba thanked Mrs. Adebayo who is of the Horticulture Unit, Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and Services, for her thoughtfulness which culminated in developing the park. He explained that the park would provide an avenue for staff and students to relax especially in the evening, after the day’s work and academic activities.

The Vice-Chancellor further encouraged other members of staff to emulate her by contributing to the development of the University in their own ways.

Speaking after the project was inaugurated, Mrs. Adebayo noted that the mini park has three structures; an eagle, a water fountain and a food bunch. She maintained that the eagle which is situated on a globe represents the University totem while the water fountain containing two fish- with the small one feeding water to the big one signifies the regenerative nature of knowledge and the food bunch represents the different courses the University offers.
She explained that the park was conceptualized and developed as her final year Higher National Diploma (HND) project in the Department of Horticulture and Landscaping, Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State.

Adebayo further thanked the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba for approving that the garden be built in the University, even as she expressed her gratitude to the Head of Department, Horticulture and Landscaping, Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Mr. Balogun Rasheed Babatunde and her Project Supervisor, Mr. Ifeanyi Ivoke for agreeing that the project be situated in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State.

Concluding, she added that soil analysis was carried out in the park to determine the type of trees to be planted in the park

As part of the programme of activities to mark the 3rd convocation ceremony of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, the member representing Obowo/Ihite Uboma/Ehime Mbano Federal Constituency in the National Assembly Hon. Chike Okafor yesterday, led other stakeholders in the Health sector that included the Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib to commission a type-two primary health facility and staff quarters in the University.
The construction of the primary health facility which is meant for disease prevention in the University community and its environs was facilitated by Hon. Okafor, as part of his contribution to promote total wellness among staff and students as well as members of the University host community.

Meanwhile, six detached bungalows of 2-bed room each were also inaugurated by the honourable member. The bungalows which would serve as staff quarters were geared towards making the University a virtual community where staff and students live, work and interact together as one big family. The construction of the buildings was facilitated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor Philip Omoke.

Speaking on his motivation for the project, Okafor noted that he facilitated the construction of the health centre in the University to support the developmental strides of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, whom he referred to as a very passionate and committed individual, with long lists of achievements as an academic, community leader and administrator.
He maintained that three of such facilities were also constructed in his federal constituency and thanked the Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Agency for ensuring that the projects were completed on schedule.
He also assured that the health facility would be equipped, as it has been captured in the 2018 national health budget.

Shuaib in his submission advised the staff of the University Health Centre to ensure that the facility was used strictly for disease prevention, stressing that it is a type-two health facility and should not be used for curative measures. He was represented at the event by the Director of the Agency in charge of Southeast, Dr. E. O. Nwanze.

Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nwajiuba thanked Hon. Okafor for his large heart taking into cognizance that the University is not part of his constituency. He noted that it was only God that could have used him to play a unique part in the development of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor further used the opportunity to invite other good-spirited and philanthropic individuals and organizations to invest in the University, adding that the institution is yearning for such support.

The highpoint of the event was the conferring of a special AE-FUNAI honour on Hon. Chike Okafor by the University Management, for his selfless service to humanity

AE-FUNAI TURNS-OUT 355 GRADUATES, HONOURS ALAKE OF EGBALAND, FORMER MINISTER AT 3RD CONVOCATION CEREMONY
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has turned-out 355 graduates at its 3rd convocation ceremony held on Tuesday, 18th December 2018, of which 15 of them emerged with First Class Honours in their various fields.
This was made known by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba while delivering his address at the convocation arena.
“There are three hundred and fifty-five (355) graduands being celebrated today. Last year, at a similar event, we awarded degrees to two hundred and forty-seven (247) graduands, while in 2016 we had 124 pioneer graduates.

“ Of these three hundred and fifty-five (355) graduands, fifteen (15) emerged with the First Class Honours, One hundred and eighty-eight (188) with the Second Class Honours (Upper Division), One hundred and forty-five (145) with the Second Class Honours (Lower Division), and Seven (7) with the Third Class”, the Vice-Chancellor stated
Giving a breakdown of the graduands by faculties, the Vice-Chancellor further stated: ‘“AE-FUNAI is on an upward trajectory. The three hundred and fifty-five (355) graduands are being awarded Bachelor’s degrees as follows: Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, 62; Faculty of Humanities, 44; Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, 148; and Faculty of Science, 101.”

Meanwhile, the University also at the event honoued the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, HRM Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo CFR and a former Minister of Education and Health, Professor Ihechukwu Mmadubike with Honorary Doctoral Degrees of Management and Law respectively for their exemplary contributions to the advancement of education in Nigeria

“For the first time in the history of our young university, we shall confer two Honorary Doctoral degrees. The Senate of our university resolved to honour our Chancellor, HRM Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland and Professor Ihechukwu Madubuike”, Nwajiuba noted.
Nwajiuba also used the event to remind the Ebonyi State Government of the matter of land owners who still live within the University campus and frequently destroy its properties, thus hampering the development of the institution.
“Our Faculty of Agriculture has suffered frequent and wanton destruction of its crops on farms used for teaching and research. Contractors working on roads and buildings have also faced resistance. We are pleading that this responsibility of resettling the residents be discharged with dispatch”, he stressed.
Bemoaning the poor financial state of the University, the Vice-Chancellor further called on investors to partner the University in its drive to quicken its spate of development, and thanked all those that have contributed to her development.
“The Federal Government cannot develop this university alone. In addition, the university Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is too low to address our myriad of challenges. The university has therefore taken to inviting all and sundry to contribute to her development”, he said.

Delivering his own speech, the Visitor to the University, President Muhammadu Buhari noted that Universities have critical roles to play in nation building, adding that Tertiary Institutions must justify their establishment through excellent production-led research activities, innovative ideas and empowering the youth with the right mental attitude, functional knowledge and sellable skills to be globally-completive, and contribute to our national development.

“Nigerian Universities should ensure that beyond academics, students are provided the capacity to discover their innate qualities and use same to impact positively on the global economy”, the President state.

Represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Bar. Victor Onuoha, the President maintained that his administration would continue to ensure increased and timely funding and provision of specific infrastructure in our institutions through the annual appropriations as well as other interventions, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and NEEDs Assessment Projects.
” This administration is not unmindful of the fact that funding for Education may not be adequate, largely due to dwindling resources and other competing national needs, but assures Nigerians that it will continue to do the needful, within the limited available resources”, he noted.
He also used the opportunity to urge the Academic Staff of Union of Universities (ASUU) to call-off the on-going industrial action in the overall national interest.
The highlight of the 3rd convocation ceremony was the award of academic prizes to outstanding graduands, where Miss Chukwuekezie Nnenna of the Department of Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology received the Vice-Chancellor’s prize for the overall best graduand and an additional three other prizes.

ASMEDA HONOURS AE-FUNAI VC
The Association of Specialists Medical Doctors in Academics (ASMEDA) has honoured the Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba with an Excellence Service Award for his extraordinary achievements in the areas of academic and infrastructural development in the University.
While presenting the award to him recently, the National President of the association, Professor M. B. Tanko Umar, noted that the Vice-Chancellor has shown leadership in the way the ship of the University has been stirred since his assumption of office over two years ago.

He maintained that under his watch, the University has witnessed massive academic expansion and infrastructural development, urging him to maintain the tempo in order to carve a niche for the University.
Represented by the Ebonyi State Chapter Chairman, Dr. Obrien John Chukwu, the national president also used the opportunity to thank the Vice-Chancellor for his support to the association, especially for allowing the University to host its National Executive Council meeting in November, 2018.

He explained that the association is made up of specialist medical doctors who are teaching in various institutions of higher learning in the country, and pleaded with the Vice-Chancellor to support its members working in the University in the area of capacity building.

Expressing his gratitude to the association for the award, Professor Nwajiuba assured them of his continued support, adding that the University is interested in building the capacities of its workforce to make them productive and relevant in a globalized economy.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba, on behalf of Governing Council, Senate and Congregation cordially invites the general public to the 3rd convocation ceremony of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 18th December, 2018.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018: Pre- Convocation Press Conference by the Vice-chancellor
Venue: senate chamber
Time: 12 noon

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018: Research Fair
Venue: Quadrangle, Opposite the Old Library Complex
Time: 11: 00am

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018: Juma’t Service
Venue: Old University Auditorium
Time: 3:00 pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018: Thanksgiving/Interdenominational Church Service
Venue: Main University Auditorium
Time: 10:00 am

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018:
(a) CONVOCATION LECTURE
Lecturer: Professor Emmanuel Nnadozie
Executive Director
African Capacity Building Foundation
Harare, Zimbabwe
Topic: “Fulfilling Education’s Promise in Africa: The Role of the University.”
Venue: Main University Auditorium
Time: 11:00 am

(b) Commissioning of the new University Health Centre by Chief Chike Okafor, Honourable Member representing Obowo/ Ihite Uboma/Ehite Mbano Federal Constituency in the National Assembly
Venue: Project Site
Time: 2:30 pm

(c) CONVOCATION VARIETY SHOW: Command Performance, Vice-Chancellor’s Get-Together with Graduands and Award Night
Venue: Old University Auditorium
Time: 3:00 pm

(d) CHANCELLOR’S NIGHT/CHRISTMASS CANTATA
Venue: Osborn La Palm Resort, Abakaliki
Time: 7 pm

TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2018: Admission to First Degrees, Presentation of Academic Prizes and Conferment of Honorary Degrees
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 11: 00am

NOTICE FOR ALL GRADUANDS
Graduands are requested to take note of the following:
1. It is mandatory for all graduands to pay for the following items irrespective of attendance to the convocation ceremony:
a. Order of Proceedings – N1, 500
b. Academic Gowns – Hiring (N3, 500) while graduands who want to purchase the gown shall pay N20,000
c. Processing of Certificate – N2, 000
2. Academic gowns shall be collected at the Faculties
3. Graduands must present evidence of payment before they can collect convocation materials
4. Collection of convocation materials shall commence on Wednesday, 12th December, 2018
5. All hired gowns should be returned to the collection points not later than Wednesday, 19th December, 2018. Failure to return the gown on time shall attract a fine of N1, 500 daily while damage or outright loss of the gown shall attract a penalty of N20, 000.
6. All graduands are to assemble in front of the G. O. Chukwu Block by 10: 00 am for commencement of procession.
7. It is compulsory for all grauands to participate in the academic procession and to put on the approved academic regalia.

Note: All payments should be made through remita to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike.



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Professor Sunday O. Elom
Chairman, Senate Ceremonials Committee
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UMAHI FLAGS-OFF CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKSHOP AT AE-FUNAI
The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Chief, Engr. Dave Nweze Umahi, has flagged-off the construction of a Civil Engineering workshop at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State), as part of his contribution to the promotion of Engineering education in the State.
The workshop which was donated by the governor to stimulate the development of engineering education in Ebonyi State and the Southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria, is geared towards empowering students with the relevant hands-on skills to contribute meaningfully in a knowledge-based economy.

Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Chinedum Nwajiuba praised Umahi for his exemplary leadership, noting that he was the person that initially muted the idea to establish a Faculty of Engineering in the University and thanked him for donating a Civil Engineering workshop.

The Vice-Chancellor maintained that the donation by the Governor was significant and could be viewed as a service to God and humanity. He further stated that the gesture has been noted and documented in the Faculty of Engineering’s handbook as a show of appreciation and honour to him.
He also stressed that the University’s Engineering Faculty would eventually turn-out to the best in the country because of the massive investment in latest and supersonic equipment coupled with its 21st century academic philosophy meant to ensure Sustainable Engineering Education.

“We have engineering facilities and equipment which older Universities do not have. We are building a second to none Faculty of Engineering in the Nigerian university system. We’re going to produce engineers that are practical-oriented with the relevant hands-on skills”, he stated.

He further stated that one of the defining features of the Civil Engineering workshop donated by the governor was that students were gaining valuable practical experiences as they participate in its construction.
While flagging-off the project, Umahi noted that education was very strategic and must be accorded the right support, adding it was because of the premium his government placed on education that made it to award and execute the road leading to the University, in spite of the fact that it is a federal government-owned institution.

The governor who was represented by the Commissioner of Education, Rt. Hon. Sabinus Nwankwegu, also promised more support to the University and extolled the Vice-Chancellor for the massive infrastructural and academic development the University is witnessing under his watch.
“You have not seen anything yet. He will continue to support the University. If you have any challenging issue, don’t forget to contact him”, he enthused.
Other dignitaries that graced the occasion were the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Higher Education, Prof. Adaeze Nwuzor, Dr. Tina Nwaeze and members of the University Management among others

PG FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP: 7 AE-FUNAI STAFF TO DEPART FOR FRANCE
In line with the vision of the Vice-Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba to train a critical mass of scholars who are functionally bilingual, experts in their various disciplines and with the right attitude to excel in a globalized economy, the institution recently organized a send-forth for 7 of its academic staff who will be leaving for France for their post-graduate studies under the AE-FUNAI/French Collaboration.

Presenting the beneficiaries to the Vice-Chancellor in his office, the Director, AE FUNAI-French Centre, Dr. Nnenna Nwosu-Nworuh noted that the efforts geared towards ensuring that the University attains global academic competitiveness through the collaboration with the French Government, is yielding enormous dividends. As a result, 7 academic staff of the institution would be departing for French Universities on Tuesday, 4th December, 2018 in pursuit of their Master’s and Doctoral degrees, making it 34 numbers of academic staff of the University that have benefitted from the scheme

“Today, these 7 staff will bring the total number of scholars in the programme to 34”, she stated, adding that 3 more scholars would be leaving for France in February 2019.
Represented by the Director of Research and Development, Professor Dennis Akoh, she further noted that the need to have a good number of international bilingual scholars in the university has been the driving force propelling the training of some lecturers in French universities, who will in turn bring their international experience and exposure to bear in the institution.
While biding the staff farewell, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nwajiuba stressed that the University was geared towards becoming the only institution with a strong French culture in the gulf of Guinea.
He maintained that the University also wants to have a critical mass of scholars who can teach in both English and French languages, which in his words would give the institution an edge over others in the West African sub-region.

He also vowed to ensure the speedy internationalization of the University by recruiting and offering admission to staff and students from neighboring French-speaking countries like Cameroun, Togo, Benin, Chad, Niger and Equatorial Guinea.

Professor Nwajiuba further used the opportunity to urge the staff not to lose the consciousness of the fact that the world is driven by knowledge and ideas, calling on them to be good ambassadors of the University even as he equally advised them to always display the right attitude, robust knowledge and competence in their various disciplines in order to win the heart and support of their supervisors.
The staff who are the 3rd batch beneficiaries of the French collaboration include: Agu George A, Omoniyi Gbenga, Nkitnam Elijah, Jayeola Folorunsho, Igwe Monday, Chinedu Onyekpere and Lucky Nte.

NOTAP TO ESTABLISH IPTT OFFICE AT AE-FUNAI
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Abuja is to establish an Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State in its drive to encourage and promote local research and scientific innovations in Nigeria.
This was revealed yesterday when the Director General of the agency, Dr. Dan Azunmi Mohammed and the Chief Executive Officer (Africa) of PZ Cusson, Mr. Christos Giannopoulos visited the University to inspect a scientific laboratory that was equipped through their collaborative efforts.

“The product of the Vice-Chancellor’s astute visit to NOTAP on 4th May, 2018 has led to the approval for the establishment of an Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office in the University”, the Director-General stated.

He noted that through the NOTAP – Industry Initiative, the agency is bridging the gap between theory and practice in Nigerian Universities through the provision of vital research equipment in collaboration with multinational companies like PZ Cusson.

The Director-General who was represented at the event by the Deputy Director, Consultancy Services, Mr. Dagogo George maintained that government cannot finance developmental projects alone, hence, the need for private sector participation.

While commending the untiring efforts of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba towards the development of the University, he further stated that through the NOTAP-Industry Initiative, they have been able to equip many Scientific and engineering laboratories at different Universities in Nigeria, including the one located at AE-FUNAI.
Also, speaking during the visit, the Chief Executive Officer, Africa, PZ Cusson, Mr. Giannopoulos congratulated the University for been one of the beneficiaries of the synergy between the organization and NOTAP, adding that the equipped laboratory has opened ways for the country to look inwards by tapping the numerous potential that abound among Nigerian academics.
“Through academic/industry partnership, we want to solve the challenges facing the Nigerian economy
We are also prepared to cooperate with you to make it a huge success in the University”, he stated.
The PZ helmsman who was represented by the Head, Research and Development, Africa, Mr. Uchenna Nwakanma, noted that they were also ready to partner the University in order to translate its research works into industrial products to support the local contents of policy of government.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Nwajiuba thnked NOTAP for approving the establishment of an Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office in the University, stressing that it would enable the institution’s researchers and academics to turn their research works into concrete realities.

The Vice-Chancellor also praised the Management of PZ Cusson for their pioneering role in upgrading technologies in the Nigerian tertiary institutions, which the University has benefited from.
Represented by his deputy, Professor Sunday Elom, the Vice-Chancellor stressed that the University was interested in translating the research findings of its academics into industrial products, and thanked NOTAP for trying to bridge the knowledge gap in the Nigerian education system.
“We are not just interested in having our research works in book shelves and academic journals
“It is in the heart beat of this University to translate our research findings into tangible products and services
“We also wish to thank NOTAP for trying to bridge the intellectual gap in the educational system”, he concluded.
The guests later had a technical session with a team of researchers from the University in order to discover possible areas of partnership.
The highpoint of the visit was the inspection of the equipped laboratory.

In line with the vision of the Vice Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba to groom students that have the functional knowledge and sellable skills to be self-reliant and employable on graduation, the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the institution has commenced a hands-on programme geared towards exposing its students to the rudiments of real-life work experience.
Applying the “Learning by Doing” approach to teaching, the Faculty yesterday, took the Vice-Chancellor around the construction site where about 100 students of the Faculty were directly involved in the construction of an engineering workshop donated by the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Engr. Dave Umahi, to augment the theory taught in classrooms. The students who were grouped in 20 batches where drawn from Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Departments.

While speaking at the event, the Chair of the taskforce in charge of the project, Engr. Ngozi Eli-Chukwu noted that the main objective of the skill enhancement programme was to produce engineering graduates who are knowledgeable and employable.
“The essence of this practical experience is to equip engineering students with the relevant skills to be able to put food on their tables without depending on paid-employment on graduation
“Apart from the building plan submitted by the architects, the structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings were done by teams comprising of staff and students
“Thus, the structural team was at the site today to explain to the students how to implement the structural design in the field”, she concluded.

While also speaking at the project site, the Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability (CEE), Dr Makuachukwu Ojide, emphasized that the “Learning by Doing” approach was what the Centre is advocating for in all the programmes of the university. He advised that departments should engage students in practical activities related to their disciplines, adding that the business world was not looking for certificate holders rather graduates who can deliver desired services.
Expressing his satisfaction on the project, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nwajiuba congratulated the students for been part of the practical training offered by the university. He encouraged them to utilize the rare opportunity to acquire necessary skills that would make them soar like eagles on graduation.

He maintained that graduates from the University must distinguish themselves from others by being solution providers in their respective disciplines, adding that the University would continue to provide the enabling environment for students to discover and realize their dreams.
The students, who could not hide their excitements on the practical experience availed them through the project, stressed their determination to learn more while also calling on the University authorities to continue in the same trajectory of exposing her students to real-life work situations in the courses of their study.

AE-FUNAI FLOATS CAMPUS BAKERY
In order to boosts its internal revenue base in a time of serious economic contraction and also, ensure that bread is readily made available to staff and students at affordable prices, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has established a bakery.
The bakery which is located within the University campus came on stream recently and is geared towards the production and sell of nutrients-fortified breads to members of the University community, reducing the cost of travelling to Abakaliki to buy such products.

Presenting the first fruits of the bakery to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, the Director of AE-FUNAI Outlook Ltd, Mr. Austin Ugwuoke, noted that the bakery would effectively serve members of the University community by providing them with quality bread of all sizes and meat pies at affordable prices.

“Our marketing strategy is to produce quality bread of various sizes and sell same to staff, students and even members of the local community at affordable prices that will cover N300, N250, N200 and N100 per one, depending on the size”, he stated.
He explained that AE-FUNAI Outlook Ltd is a company established by the University authorities to generate revenue, adding that as part of its mandate the University Governing Council deemed it necessary to approve the establishment of a bakery within the campus.

He also noted that in the future the organization would liaise with the institution’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability on the training of students in bakery business, and used the opportunity to call for the patronage of staff and students in order to sustain the business.

Ugwuoke further stated that the bread and other products of the bakery would be registered with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in accordance with the extant laws guiding such business and also to prove the authenticity of the bakery products.
While tasting the bread in his office, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba expressed his happiness on the feat, noting that it was fantastic to have the University engage in such ventures which are in line with the goal of making the institution entrepreneurship-driven.


“This is one step forward towards where we want to be”, the Vice-Chancellor enthused.

He also used the opportunity to urge the Management of the bakery to ensure that quality was maintained at all times in order to satisfy its customers and in turn break even and maximize profit.
The ‘AE-FUNAI Bread’ is tastefully and hygienically baked, its quality is world-class and can match any other good-quality bread produced anywhere in Nigeria.

A Nigerian-born German scholar, Dr. Obioha Mbonu Ojike has donated some drugs to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, as part of his contribution to the growth and development of the University and for the health benefits of staff and students.
Presenting the drugs yesterday, the donor who is the son of the first republic flamboyant politician, Chief Mbonu Ojike of the “boycott all boycottables” fame and the only black examiner in Germany, noted that the drugs were meant to improve the total wellness of the University staff and students.


Dr. Ojike, who is an international-acclaimed Obstetrician and Gynaecologist was represented at the event by the Deputy Provost, AE-FUNAI College of Medicine, Dr. Paul Ezeonu, also stated the he was prepared to collaborate with the University in diverse areas in order to contribute to its expansion.

Some of the donated drugs include anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-high blood pressure drugs and others meant for the treatment of various ailments.


While receiving the drugs, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba expressed his appreciation for the kind gestures, adding that the University was prepared to partner with the donor in mutual benefitting areas. He further directed that the drugs be deposited at the University Health Centre where it could be used for treatment of staff and students.

The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, has reconstituted the University Standing Committees, to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and improved performance.
The newly appointed members of the Committees are expected to bring their wealth of experience, ingenuity, intellectual capacity and dedication to bear in the new tasks in order to take the University to higher heights.
In the information received from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the members of the various committees are as follow:
SENATE BUSINESS COMMITTEE
1. Prof Johnny Ogunji DAP) - Chairman
2. Prof. A.O. Ibegbu (FBMS)
3. Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma (FMSS)
4. Dr. Ajanwachukwu.E. (FH)
5. Dr. Moses Alo (FS)
6. Dr. Dave-Maria Ekeh (FE)
7. Dr. Richard Ehiri (FS)
8. Dr. Charles N. Ezeugwu (FET)
9. Dr. Adeolu Adewale.I. (FA)
10. Dr. Lawrence Ogugua - Director, Quality Assurance and Data Base Management

(b) STUDENTS’ DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
1. Dr. Ejike C.C. (FBMS) - Chairman
2. Dr. Sikakwe Gregory Udie (FS)
3. Dr. Nnenna Enwo-Irem (FH)
4. Dr. Chima Onyebuchi (FMSS)
5.Dr. Umeh Cyril .S. (FET)
6. Dr. Oyeneke Robert (FA)
7. Dr. Igu Ntasiobi C.N. (FE) )
8.. Barr. Mrs. O.R. Onuorah, Head, Legal Unit
9. Dean, Students Affairs
10. Mrs. Ifemene Afoma (Exams &Records)


(c) COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT
1. Dr. John Otu Egwom FH Chairman
2. Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Nwudu (Guidance & Counsellor)-
3. Dr. Chinwendu Abah (Clinic)
4. Mrs. Ikpemo, Kelechi O. (FBMS)
5. Mr. Amaefula Roland C. (FH)
6. Barr. Ude Unya (SFS)
7. Dr. V. Omonona (FS)
8. Rev. Dimebo Chigozie (SERVICOM)

(d) CEREMONIAL COMMITTEE
1. Professor Sunday Elom DVC - Chairman
2. Prof. G.MT. Emezue Director, GST
3. Dr. A.O. Egwu Vice Chairman
4. Dr. A. I. Ezeocha DPP&WS
5. Engr. Sunday Adebayo PP&WS
6. Major M.N. Onwe(Rtd) Security
7. Professor Dennis Akoh Director, Research & Development
8. Dr. Charles Ogbaekirigwe DSA
9. Dr. O.O. Adediji Librarian
10. Dr. Lawrence Ogugua - Director, Quality Assurance and Data bae Management
11. Professor Chinyere Nnorom
12. Mrs. Ogechi Mgbemena Bursary
13. Mr. Emmanuel Chigbata
14. Mr. Isdore V. Nwachukwu
15. Dr. O.N. Omaka Chairman, Space Allocation Committee
16. Mr. Ikechukwu Elom PRO
17. Dr. Mrs. N. Uwajumogu FMSS
18. Dr. Jane Munonye
19. Dr. Chinyere Nkama
20. Dr. Vivian Njemanze
21. Dr. Robert Onyeneke Mace Bearer
22. Dr. John Otu University Orator
23. Dr. Ngozi Uduma
24. Dr. Henry Aloh Director, Health Services
25. Jegede Dapo Bursary
26. Miss. Eucharia Nwonu FUNAI Alumni/Parents Relation Officer
27. Mr. Mpamugo Onyebuchi NYSC Desk Officer
28. G.O. Eze-Ali Coordinator, VC’s Office - Secretary


(e) STAFF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE (MGT)
1. Prof. Ugodulunwa F.X.O. (FS) Chairman
2. Prof. Edward Uche-Nwachi
3. Prof. I.I.Osakwe
4. Dr. Okechukwu Ogueji
5. Rev. Dr. Rowland Uwakwe
6. Rev. Sis. Dr. Clementina Kanu
7. Dr. Henry Aloh
8. Mr. F.U. Onwumere
9. Dr. Olololo Kennedy O
10. Representative of Union of Concerned staff
11. Barr. Chinazu Okafor - Legal Unit
12. Mrs. Augusta Okorie - Secretary

(f) STUDENT SUPPORT FUND COMMITTEE
1. Dr. (Mrs) Lilian Nkama -- Chairman
2. Ven. Dr. Okoro
3. Dr. Emefiene Ezeani
4. Dr. B.O. Nweke
5. Mrs. Chioma Anorue
6. Dr. Ani Uchenna
7. Dean, Students Affairs
8. Dr. Amaka Uwa
9. Mrs. Enene A.

(g) SENATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

1. Prof. M. Onuu FS - Chairman
2. Prof. J. Ogunji DAP
3. Prof. GMT Emezue Director, GST
4. Prof. R. Ejiaga FH
5. Prof. Rosemary Igbo FE
6. Dr. Obidike P.C FMSS
7. Dr. U.K. Ezemagu FBMS
8. Dr. Okechukwu Ibiam FMSS5
9. Dr. Chinyere Nwajiuba FE
10. Dr. Christiana Igberi FA
11. Dr. Richard Ehirim FS


(h) RESEARCH GRANT COMMITTEE
1. Prof. D. Akoh FH - Chairman
2. Dr. O.O. Adediji Librarian
3. Prof. Mrs. C. Ugodulunwa FE
4. Dr. Chukwunonye Ezea FET
5. Dr. Chukwunonso Ejike FBMS
6. Dr. Obasi Ajuka Nwogo FBMS
7. Dr. Nnenna Nwosu FH
8. Dr. Onyeneke Robert FA
9. Dr. Basil Chukwu FMSS
10. Dr. Ngele Kalu K. FS
11. Dr. Iheoma Anyanwu


(i) INAUGURAL/PUBLIC LECTURE COMMITTEE
1. Prof. K.N. Nwogu Chairman
2. Prof. Jonny Ogunji FA
3. Prof. O.O. Ugwu FET
4. Dr. Makua Ojide FMSS
5. Dr. Otu Akanni FMSS
6. Dr. B.O. Nweke FH
7. Dr. O.N. Omaka FS
8. Dr. Chidiebere Duru FE
9. Dr. Emeghara FH


(j) ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE
1. Prof. Philip Omoke Chairman
2. Prof. C. A. Ugodulunwa FE
3. Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma FMSS
4. Dr. (Mrs) Chinyere Elom FE
5. Dr. Tina Nwaeze FE
6. Engr. Ngozi Eli-Chukwu Director, ICT
7. Miss Enene Akonjom Bursary
8. Josephine Odion CEE


(k) TIME-TABLE COMMITTEE
1. Dr. A. Ekwe Chairman
2. Dr. Sunday Mlanga FMSS
3. Dr. Arua Oko Omaka FH
4. Dr. O.P. Aghamelu FS
5. Dr. Chukwu O’Brien J.A. FBMS
6. Anosike Francis Chidi FA
7. Engr. Umeh Cyril FET
8. Dr. Emmanuel Nweze FS
9. Mrs. Ijeoma Kalu Awa FE


(l) EXAMINATION MONITORING COMMITTEE
1. Dr. Smart Otu FMSS - Chairman
2. Dr. Onwudinjo Oluchi FE
3. Dr. Okpani Pius Ezeali FET
4. Dr. Emmanuel Ogueji FA
5. Dr. John Otu FH
6. Dr. Obasi Ajuka N. FBMS
7. Dr. Nweze Emmanuel FS
8. Dr. Innocent Nwosu FMSS
9. Dr. Ewa Ibiang Oden FH
10. Dr. Nwogo Obasi FBMS
11. Mr. Udensi Nnaemeka


(m) COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF ACADEMIC BRIEF
1. Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma - Chairman
2. Dr. A.N. Obasi
3. Dr. Dr. Fabian Ugwu
4. Dr. E.C.C. Ejike
5. Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Nwajiuba
6. Dr. Nnenna Nwosu
7. Dr. Peter Ebokaiwe
8. Dr. Chinere Aloke
9. Dr. Lawrence Ogugua
10. Mr. Cornelius Offia
11. Mr. Noble Onukwue
12. Mrs. Clementina Uzoije
13. Mr. Vitalis Offor -Secretary


(n) UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION AND QUALITY CONTROL COMMITTEE
1. Prof. C. Nwajiuba Chairman
2. Prof. Sunday Elom DVC
3. Dr. O.O. Adediji Librarian
4. Prof. K. N. Nwogu FH
5. Prof. G.M.T. Emezue Director, GST
6. Prof. Johnny Ogunji DAP
7. Dr. Nnenna Nwosu FH
8. Mr. Godfrey Oetta Bookshop Manager
9. Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma FMSS
10. Prof. J.O. Nwankwo FBMS
11. Dr. Chukwunonso Ejike FBMS
12. Dr. G. Akunna FS
13. Barr. Ogochukwu Onuorah Legal Unit - Secretary


(o) SPACE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
1. Dr. O.N. Omaka FS - Chairman
2. Mr. E. Dike Physical Planning
3. Mrs. Nnenna Ugwuocha Physical Planning


(p) TETFUND AST+D COMMITTEE
1. Dr. Nnenna Nwosu Chairman
2. Prof Ameh Akoh R& D
3. Barr Ude Anya Senate Affairs
4. Prof J. Ogunji DAP
5. Dr. Mrs C. Ogunji Fac. of Education
6. Dr. Okechukwu Eze Fac. of Humanities
7. Dr. Fabian Ugwu Fac. of Mgt. and Soc. Sciences
8. Dr. Jane Munonye Fac. of Agric.
9. Dr. Ozumba Fac. of Basic med science
10. Ejike Igwebuike Library
11. Jindu Frank Bursary
12. Dr. C. Ezeah Fac. of Engineering
13. Dr. Onyebuchi Chima CHRD
14. Dr. Nworie Okoro Fac. of Science
15. Ezekiel Oriala Secretary

Congratulations.

The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba has charged some newly employed graduate assistants of the University to begin early to chart their career course if they really want to excel as academics.
The Vice-Chancellor made the charge yesterday when he had in audience about 15 pioneer graduates of the University that made first class in their respective fields who were recently employed by the institution.
Professor Nwajiuba had during the maiden convocation ceremony of the University in 2016 offered automatic employment to them in recognition of their extraordinary academic performance and sterling character in their respective disciplines.

He enjoined the young academics not to waste their time on the social media but to use same to further their studies as the University gives three years timeline for graduate assistants to acquire Masters Degree or they would be shown the way out of the institution. He maintained that the University is a serious institution that does not tolerate academic mediocrity and stressed the importance of publishing in high-impact academic journals in order to thrive as an academic in the university.

The University helmsman also used the opportunity to pledge his commitment in helping them to realize their dreams, adding that he would also link them up with celebrated senior academics in the University who would serve as their mentors to enable them become thorough-bred academics in the nearest future.
While speaking on behalf of others, Patrick Owunna thanked the Vice-Chancellor for fulfilling his promise, noting that they were prepared to do the hard work in order to excel in their various academic fields. He further commended Professor Nwajiuba for the massive infrastructural, environmental and academic developments the University has witnessed since his emergence as the Vice-Chancellor.

IMSU DVC DONATES BOOKS TO AE-FUNAI
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University, Professor B.E.B Nwoke has donated some books in the discipline of Science to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State.
While presenting the 50 books that cover such areas like Biology, Micro Biology, Parasitology, Mycology, Environmental Biology and Entomology, Professor Nwoke noted that it was his own modest contribution towards furthering the course of the Faculty of Science in particular and the University in general.

He explained that the academic and infrastructural giant strides being witnessed in the University under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, should be supported by all stakeholders.
Represented by the Head, Department of Biology/Micro Biology/Biotechnology, Dr. K. K. Ngele, he also stated that having served in the University as an adjunct professor in the immediate past; he remained a part and parcel of the University and urged the Vice-Chancellor not to rest on his oars until the vision of making the University a world-class centre of learning and research was achieved.

Expressing his delight on the donation, the Vice-Chancellor thanked him for his kind gesture towards the university while also calling on other good-spirited and philanthropic individuals to support the institution in its drive of molding responsible, competent, knowledgeable and enterprising graduates.

PARENT OF AE-FUNAI ALUMNUS DONATES 500 PLANTAIN SUCKERS IN SUPPORT OF CAMPUS-GREEN INITIATIVE
As a show of support to the Campus-Green Initiative of the Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, geared towards making the institution the greenest, most beautiful and eco-friendly campus in Nigeria, a parent of an alumnus and wife of the Anglican Bishop of Ikwo Diocese, Mrs. Afoma Ifemene, recently donated 500 plantain suckers.
Receiving the suckers on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the Parents/Alumni Relations Officer, Miss Eucharia Nwonu noted that the parents and guardians of the university’s students as well as its alumni were in full support of the vision of making the institution a University in a garden.

She further commended the donor for her good gestures, adding that the envisaged plantain plantation would in no distant time generate financial gains for the University with its produce providing food for both staff and students. She also used the opportunity to call on other parents to emulate the philanthropic nature of the donor by supporting the University in their own little ways in order to take the institution to enviable heights.

While handing over the suckers to the Parents/Alumni Relations Officer, Mrs Ifemene said: “My daughter is an alumnus of the university and as part of our contribution to the association; we decided to donate these plantain suckers to support them.”

She explained that she has been having the desire to donate economic trees and raise tree plantations within the University campus as a means of securing ownership of the campus from unnecessary encroachment.

She further stated that the plantain plantation would boost the financial strength of association in particular and the University in general.
‘I want to have not only one plantation in this university and that is why my husband and I decided to ensure its realization with this donation. It is also aimed at assisting the purse of the Alumni Association.
“Furthermore, we want to have a legacy and clear record after our humanitarian mission service that our names are engraved in the record of the university”, she concluded.
Meanwhile, the President of AE-FUNAI Alumni Association, Mr. Ngwoke Victor, has expressed his deepest appreciation on the donation, adding that it has once again reinforced the commitment of the association towards supporting the Management in its drive to make the institution a reference point in the comity of world-acclaimed Universities.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the postgraduate programmes of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in various areas of specialization indicated below, according to the Departments/Faculties for the 2018/2019 academic session:

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

(i) Physiology

Department of Anatomy:
PGD Programmes
(i) Anatomy
(ii) Biochemistry

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
. Department of Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Informatics:
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
(i) Computer Science
(ii) Statistics

. Department of Physics/Geology/Geophysics:
PGD Programmes
(i) Geology
(ii) Physics
(iii) Geophysical Instrumentation

M.Sc. Programmes
(i) Hydrogeology
(ii) Engineering Geology
(iii) Mineral Exploration
(iv)Petroleum Geology

Ph.D. Programmes
(i) Hydrogeology
(ii) Engineering Geology
(iii) Petroleum Geology

Department of Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology:
PGD Programmes
(i) Biology
(ii) Medical Parasitology
(iii) Biotechnology
(iv) Medical Microbiology

M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
(i) Food and Agricultural Biotechnology
(ii) Industrial Biotechnology
(iii) Medical Biotechnology
(iv) Environmental Biotechnology

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
PGD Programmes

Department of Accountancy/Business Administration/Banking and Finance:
(i) Accountancy
(ii) Business Administration
Department of Economics and Development Studies:
(i) Economics and Development Studies
Department of Sociology/Psychology/Criminology and Security Studies:
(i) Sociology
(ii) Psychology
(iii) Criminology and Security Studies
Department of Political Science/Mass Communication:
(i) Mass Communication
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

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

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


SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMMES
(i) Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained a Bachelor Degree with at least a Third Class Honours.
(ii) Holders of HND at Upper or Lower Credit level passes or its equivalent in relevant areas.
(iii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones mentioned above which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University, may also be considered for admission.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained the Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines with at least a Second Class Honours with not less than 3.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale and 2.4 on a 4-point scale.
(ii) Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate with at least credit level passes with a minimum of 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on 4-point scale.
(iii) Candidates whose First Degrees are unclassified but have at least 60% average score (B level).
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) Candidates from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained Master’s Degree that is appropriate for the proposed field/s of study shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.
(ii) Candidates must possess minimum of 4.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.2 on a 4-point scale in their Master’s Degrees. Candidates who possess at least a B level (60% average score) at Master’s Degree provided that research work formed part of the Master’s Degree programme shall also qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (Full-Time) – Two Semesters (Minimum)
(Part-Time) – Three Semesters (Minimum)

(b) Master’s Degree (Full-Time) – Three Semesters (Minimum)
(Part-Time) – Five Semesters (Minimum)

(c) Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) (Full-Time) – Six Semesters (Minimum)
(Part-Time) – Eight Semesters (Minimum)

REGISTRATION

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION

On payment of non-refundable Application Form fee of fifteen thousand naira (N15,000.00) only, using an invoice generated using the link below at any Commercial Bank within the Country, candidates can download and complete the online Application Form.

CLICK HERE TO GENERATE INVOICE AND BEGIN REGISTRATION

SUBMISSION OF REFEREE REPORTS

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

FORWARDING OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS

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

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Completed Application Forms with the relevant documents should be posted or delivered in an envelope marked “PG Admission” to the undersigned. The following documents are required to be enclosed with the Application Forms/Referee reports in a file jacket and then placed in a 10” x 15” size brown envelope before submission;
(a) NYSC certificates (Discharge or Exemption or Exclusion certificate)
(b) All educational credentials
(c) L.G.A. letter of identification
(d) Birth certificate
(e) Evidence of payment of Application Form fee

Submissions should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
School of Postgraduate Studies,
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike,
PMB 1010, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State.

CLOSING DATE
Sale of online Application Forms will close two months from the date of publication of this advert i.e. 2nd October to midnight, 30th November, 2018.

IMPORTANT NOTE
All applicants shall undergo computer-based postgraduate admission screening test, date of which will be communicated to all applicants via sms.

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN REGISTRATION

ODISA C. OKEKE (MRS)
Registrar

The Government of Germany has promised to establish a closer relationship with Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, as part of its vision of building functional collaborations with Nigerian Universities.
The hint was dropped recently by the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Benhard Schlageck when he received in audience a team from the University led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba at the German embassy, Abuja.

Ambassador Schlageck who said that AE-FUNAI was a serious University, was delighted to have the Vice Chancellor and his team at the embassy. He noted that it was important to establish working relationships with universities in Nigeria, especially AE-FUNAI reputed for its serious academic activities.
He further assured the support of the German Government to the University in ensuring that it is one of the beneficiaries of its off-grid solar power station and promised also to support the teaching, learning and enhancement of German language Programme in the institution.

Earlier while making his remarks, , the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nwajiuba stated that the reason for the visit was to seek closer ties and collaboration with Germany and it’s universities, and expressed his happiness for the warm reception accorded them at the embassy.
He pointed out some areas of interest to include exchange programmes for the training of students and staff, research, stressing that the university currently has an existing Memorandum of Understanding with some other countries including France.

He also called on the envoy to support the University in its drive to promote the German language, adding that it is a programme of study approved to be run in the University.

The Vice-Chancellor further shared his vision of building a university in a garden through his campus-green initiative which is meant to make the institution the most beautiful and eco-friendly campus in Nigeria, and solicited the help of the German Government to build a solar energy grid to provide uninterrupted electricity to the University.
He further used the opportunity to invite the envoy to the university in 2019 to enable him have a firsthand knowledge of the much-talked about institution.


Speaking also during the visit, the Director, Centre for Development Assistance Management, Partnership and Training, Mr. Chris Uwadoka said he admired the German unique working culture and method which have set the country on high. He pointed out to the ambassador the need to support the University in areas of facilities and equipment to solidify the teaching and learning of German language, sciences and promotion of research in the university.

The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba said the University was committed to training and retraining of its staff in order to have a critical mass of globally-competitive, competent and knowledgeable people that would drive the university’s vision of becoming a world-class centre of learning and research.
The Vice-Chancellor made this known recently when he inaugurated the Frontline Liaison Officers drawn from all administrative and academic departments of the university, established by the Centre for Human Resource Development with the responsibility of identifying the skill and knowledge-gaps and training needs of staff and ensuring that the gaps were bridged through well-tailored capacity building programmes.


While speaking at the event which took place at the mini auditorium, Needs Assessment Building, Professor Nwajiuba noted with enthusiasm the noble initiatives and blueprints of the Centre aimed at improving work-related capacities of staff, stressing that the most important resource at the disposal of the University to drive its academic vision were its staff.
He maintained that the Centre for Human Resource Development was a necessity because most of the institution’s employees were fresh graduates with little or no cognate experience in the University system, and urged the staff to ensure they carry out their official responsibilities with zeal in order to excel in their chosen careers.
“You have to do your job with zeal because sweet from sweat endures, as a part of our University song said
“It is never too late to learn. There are so much you can do to improve yourself, and with that you take your place among the stars”, he stated.


The Vice-Chancellor also used the opportunity to charge staff to ensure they properly define their roles in the University in order to be able to perform it creditably well, adding that working in a university environment was quite different from working as civil servants in government ministries.

He further stressed the importance of attitude in the performance of staff and urged them to have a change of attitude, while also calling on the Frontline Liaison Officers to be conscious of the assignment they have been chosen to do.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Director, Centre for Human Resource Development, Dr. Onyebuchi Chima, noted that his mission was to revitalize the Centre, adding that the human resource drives the vision of any organization.
He maintained that the Centre was set out to achieve its objective using the bottom-up approach, hence the need to establish the Frontline Liaison Officers with members drawn from all the Units in the University.
He further explained that the Centre has collected, collated and analysed the staff training needs, stressing that they would develop capacity building programmes to bridge the inherent skill-gaps in order to have competent and knowledgeable staff with the right attitude to add value to the University.

https://www.funai.edu.ng/news/we-are-committed-to-having-globally-competitive-workforce-ae-funai-vc/

Stakeholders in the Agriculture sector of the economy have called for total transformation of the National Food Systems in order to prevent hunger and arrest incidence of poverty in Nigeria.
They made the call recently during the 2nd International Conference hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi Sate, with the theme, “Transforming National Food Systems to Prevent Hunger” as part of their Food Security and Hidden Hunger series.

While delivering the keynote speech, the Deputy Director-General, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Oyo State, Dr. Kenton Daschiell, noted that it was possible to achieve zero hunger in Nigeria if the right systems were put in place. He also opined that zero Hunger would be attained in Nigeria when farmers grow what they eat and eat what they grow.

He further revealed that series of meetings have been held by the Zero Hunger Forum championed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Benue, Borno and Ebonyi states, adding that these interactions have led to increased results in food production and extensive agricultural produce.


Dr. Daschiell also stated that Nigeria has done well in achieving some of the Sustainable Development Goals by providing nutritional food that reduces infant mortality among primary school pupils, bio-control products containing beneficial fungi that reduce afflation concentrations in groundnut and maize by 99% compared to untreated crops and increased growth opportunity for cassava products in the food sector. He further acknowledged that Nigeria has an enormous potential for industrialization through cassava processing.
He however pointed out some of the major bottlenecks that Nigerians were encountering in food production to include high production cost due to low yield, leading to lack of global competitiveness and lack of good road network and new technologies. And stated that for agricultural sector to close the yield-gap in produce they must involve new technologies and increase cassava competitiveness to fight hidden hunger in Nigeria.
Earlier while declaring the conference open, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba expressed satisfaction on the academic trajectory being charted by the Faculty of Agriculture of the University, adding that they have made the institution proud by being practical-oriented in the delivery of their academic brief and thereby enhancing food production.


He stressed that transforming national food system demands SMART policymaking and programme formulation which was the reason for the annual conference on Food Security and Hidden Hunger in the University. He advised the Government to think-out-of-the-box in order to identify new ways the country should go so that it would not be stocked in the 17th century policy model.
The Vice-Chancellor assured that students of the University would be trained to be productive, employable and employers of labour in the Agricultural sector, particularly now that there is a global effort to build a resilient and sustainable food systems for securing a healthy future for everyone.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, Professor Dr. Johnny Ogunji, said that hunger may not only be evident in the quantity of food eaten; as you may eat a lot but still derive nothing from it. He stressed that the food sector has undergone rapid but unsustainable changes in the last few decades leading to changes in the food eaten, processed and marketed, which has led to high incidence of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension and different degrees of malnutrition among the people. He therefore advised the Nigeria Government to ensure the country makes progress in Agriculture in order to end all forms of malnutrition and make food systems more sustainable.

While welcoming the participants, the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Christiana Igberi said the University has taken the lead in the transformation of the Agricultural sector by creating several hotspots for capacity building, innovative approach and incorporating the indigenous knowledge and local content for adaptability in order to realize the stated goals. She informed the participants that the faculty has embarked on the production of cucumber, maize, pepper, tomatoes and other vegetables through its farm, which has been scientifically tested as safe product though not yet in commercial quantity due to lack of land.
She maintained that every student was meant to engage in practical agricultural activities to complement the theories learnt in class in pursuance of their vision to proffer solution to the alarming food insecurity in the country.
The highlight of the conference which was chaired by the Director of International Cooperation, Babcok University, Professor Cyril Nwagbuika includes displaying of some agricultural produce such as packaged cassava flour, packaged ‘fufu’, cucumber and others from the University Farm.

The Postgraduate Scholarship Collaboration entered into by Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State with the French Government in 2016 has continued to yield high dividends as another set of staff from the institution recently departed for France to pursue their postgraduate studies in different fields.
Presenting the staff to the Vice-Chancellor in his office yesterday, the Director of AE-FUNAI/French Collaboration, Dr. Nnenna Nwosu-Nworuh, noted that three staff were the latest beneficiaries of the partnership the University has with the French Government, adding that they were set to leave for France immediately.

She explained that so far, the collaboration has provided international scholarships to 26 academic staff of the University in various Ivy League French Universities.

The latest beneficiaries of the scholarship include Mr. Ogbu Ikechukwu Martin who is going for his Ph.D. in Organic chemistry in the University of Boudreaux, Mrs. Udu-ituma Sandra Oluchi for M.Sc. in Canceology in Aix Marseille University and Miss Victoria Ogbusu for M.Sc. in Business Law in Aix Marseille University.
While receiving them in his office, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Chinedum Nwajiuba urged them to be worthy ambassadors of the University in their various institutions.

He admonished them to utilize the rare opportunity presented by the Partnership and ensure they perform excellently well in their academics in order to pave way for other staff in future. He further stressed the importance of work ethics, positive attitude and open-mindedness in academic success, charging them to eschew all academic vices.
“It is all about hard work, delivery, ethics and character”, he said.
He further noted that it was their competence, knowledge, attitude and ability to stand-out that would earn them the respect of their colleagues, supervisors and others while they were in abroad.

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has benefited from the Corporate Social Responsibility of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation as it recently received bags of international books from the philanthropic non-governmental organization.
While presenting the books to the University and 42 other tertiary institutions in Nigeria, the Coordinator of the Foundation, Hon. Sir Tony Obi, noted that the organization in collaboration with a United States based institution, Books for Africa, was carrying out a supplementary book distribution to tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

“Today the Foundation is carrying out a supplementary book distribution to tertiary institutions in Nigeria and about 43 institutions are benefiting from the scheme, he noted.
He explained that the Foundation was about education enhancement, adding that since 2013 when it came on stream, the organization has donated books to about 120 institutions in Nigeria.
Speaking earlier, the President of the Foundation, Sir Emeka Offor explained that the greatest resource at the disposal of government to champion the development of Nigeria is human capital. He however decried the inability of the government to harness this all-important resource and make it work for the country’s development.


The President of the Foundation who was represented by Dr. Steve Dike, a Director in the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company maintained that the Foundation was committed to education at all levels, which made them to embark on donation of books and other library materials to educational institutions in Nigeria.

He further maintained that the Foundation was interested in building alliances with universities in Nigeria in order to get the country’s education system back on track, stating that the credibility of academics in Nigeria has been eroded and needs to be taken back to the basics.


Expressing his gratitude to the Foundation for the largesse, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, noted that the books would be properly used for the benefits of students and other library users. He also extolled the President of the Foundation for his philanthropic gestures across the country.
The Vice-Chancellor further admonished the youths to take their education seriously, decrying the prevalent academic laxity among the Nigerian students.

I am directed to inform you that limited vacancies for admission exist in the following programmes;

Faculty of Agriculture
Agric – Economics and Extension ii. Crop Science iii. Animal Science iv. Agri Business Management v. Soil Science vi. Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Faculty of Education
Education Management ii. Guidance and Counseling iii. Physical and Health Education iv. Education Physics v. Education Mathematics vi. Education Chemistry vii. Education Biology
Faculty of Science
Biology ii. Applied Geophysics iii. Physics iv. Statistics v. Geology vi. Chemistry vii. Mathematics
Faculty Humanities
Music ii. Fine & Applied Arts iii. French iv. Religion v. Theatre Arts


Method of Application

Interested candidates are hereby advised to apply to the Vice Chancellor for any of the above-mentioned programmes. The application should include photocopies of candidates’ JAMB and PUTME result slips alongside their O’ level results.



Eligibility

Candidates must have scored 180 and above both in the UTME and PUTME but were not offered admission. However, those who did not choose the university as first choice should effect a change of institution to AE-FUNAI on the JAMB portal. Also, those going for any of these new courses should effect a change of course on the JAMB portal.



Deadline for submission of applications

All applications should be submitted in the Office of the AE-FUNAI Public Relations Officer (PRO), 3rd floor, Administrative block, permanent site on or before 12 noon, Wednesday, 10th October, 2018.



NOTE: Any candidate who is offered admission into the university through this supplementary application shall not be permitted under any circumstance to request for a change of course in future. Candidates should be guided by the provisions in the JAMB brochure with particular reference to the UTME subject combinations and SSCE requirements.



Thank you.



Noble O. Onukwue

DR/HoU, Academic Affairs/Admission

For: Registrar

AE-FUNAI ADVERT FOR THE 2018/2019 POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the postgraduate programmes of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in various areas of specialization indicated below, according to the Departments/Faculties for the 2018/2019 academic session:

1. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

• Department of Physiology:
M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
(i) Physiology

• Department of Anatomy:
PGD Programmes
(i) Anatomy
(ii) Biochemistry

2. FACULTY OF SCIENCE

• . Department of Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Informatics:
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
(i) Computer Science
(ii) Statistics

• . Department of Physics/Geology/Geophysics:
PGD Programmes
(i) Geology
(ii) Physics
(iii) Geophysical Instrumentation

M.Sc. Programmes
(i) Hydrogeology
(ii) Engineering Geology
(iii) Mineral Exploration
(iv)Petroleum Geology


Ph.D. Programmes
(i) Hydrogeology
(ii) Engineering Geology
(iii) Petroleum Geology

• Department of Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology:
PGD Programmes
(i) Biology
(ii) Medical Parasitology
(iii) Biotechnology
(iv) Medical Microbiology

M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
(i) Food and Agricultural Biotechnology
(ii) Industrial Biotechnology
(iii) Medical Biotechnology
(iv) Environmental Biotechnology

3. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
PGD Programmes

• Department of Accountancy/Business Administration/Banking and Finance:
(i) Accountancy
(ii) Business Administration

• Department of Economics and Development Studies:
(i) Economics and Development Studies

• Department of Sociology/Psychology/Criminology and Security Studies:
(i) Sociology
(ii) Psychology
(iii) Criminology and Security Studies

• Department of Political Science/Mass Communication:
(i) Mass Communication

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

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





SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMMES
(i) Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained a Bachelor Degree with at least a Third Class Honours.
(ii) Holders of HND at Upper or Lower Credit level passes or its equivalent in relevant areas.
(iii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones mentioned above which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University, may also be considered for admission.

B. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained the Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines with at least a Second Class Honours with not less than 3.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale and 2.4 on a 4-point scale.
(ii) Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate with at least credit level passes with a minimum of 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on 4-point scale.
(iii) Candidates whose First Degrees are unclassified but have at least 60% average score (B level).

B. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) Candidates from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained Master’s Degree that is appropriate for the proposed field/s of study shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.
(ii) Candidates must possess minimum of 4.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.2 on a 4-point scale in their Master’s Degrees. Candidates who possess at least a B level (60% average score) at Master’s Degree provided that research work formed part of the Master’s Degree programme shall also qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (Full-Time) - Two Semesters (Minimum)
(Part-Time) - Three Semesters (Minimum)

(b) Master’s Degree (Full-Time) - Three Semesters (Minimum)
(Part-Time) - Five Semesters (Minimum)

(c) Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) (Full-Time) - Six Semesters (Minimum)
(Part-Time) - Eight Semesters (Minimum)



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

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

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

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

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS
Completed Application Forms with the relevant documents should be posted or delivered in an envelope marked “PG Admission” to the undersigned. The following documents are required to be enclosed with the Application Forms/Referee reports in a file jacket and then placed in a 10” x 15” size brown envelope before submission;
(a) NYSC certificates (Discharge or Exemption or Exclusion certificate)
(b) All educational credentials
(c) L.G.A. letter of identification
(d) Birth certificate
(e) Evidence of payment of Application Form fee


Submissions should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
School of Postgraduate Studies,
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike,
PMB 1010, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State.

CLOSING DATE
Sale of online Application Forms will close two months from the date of publication of this advert i.e. 2nd October to midnight, 30th November, 2018.
IMPORTANT NOTE
All applicants shall undergo computer-based postgraduate admission screening test, date of which will be communicated to all applicants via sms.

ODISA C. OKEKE (MRS)
Registrar


https://www.funai.edu.ng/news/advert-for-the-2018-2019-postgraduate-admissions-2/

AE-FUNAI VC COMMISSIONS GUEST HOUSE BUILT BY PARENTS’ FORUM
In a bid to develop a virtual campus community where staff and students live, work, learn and interact together, the Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, yesterday, inaugurated the Vice- Chancellor’s guest house constructed by the AE-FUNAI Parents’ Forum.
The AE-FUNAI Parents’ Forum is an umbrella body of parents and guardians of students of the University established in 2016. The Forum is a child of necessity geared towards bridging the palpable infrastructural gaps evident in the institution, which also have some adverse effect on the academic performance of students.


On assumption of office in February 2016, the Vice-Chancellor after diagnostic review of the infrastructural and security challenges facing the institution had elicited the support of parents and guardians of the students to assuage some of the developmental challenges. Since then, the Forum has become a worthy developmental partner, helping to provide lecture seats and important laboratory equipment, perimeter fencing and construction of staff quarters as well as the just-completed Vice-Chancellor’s guest house. In effecting these notable developmental strides in the University, the Forum on their own decided that fresh and returning students would pay a development levy of N50, 000 and N5, 000 respectively. It is through this pool of fund, which is solely managed by them, that the association provides succor to the University.

The major beneficiaries of AE-FUNAI Parents’ Forum interventions are the students who now have conducive lecture seats unlike when they had to learn and write examinations, sitting on blocks. The ongoing perimeter fencing of the University where the engineering students are garnering hands-on experiences and industrial exposures was to ensure the security of lives and property on campus and prevent the menace of intruders who might put the lives of students in danger. Also, the construction of staff quarters would ensure that most staff live on campus and thus provide the needed ‘parental protection’ for students who were hitherto left alone when staff leave the campus after close of work each day. The Vice-Chancellor has continued to emphasize the culture of “in loco parentis”, where students are seen and treated as ‘sons and daughters’, not just mere students.

While inaugurating the project, the Vice-Chancellor stated that he came to the University with the sole purpose of building it and would not relent in that regard, adding that though his time was limited he would not rest on his oars until the University becomes one of the best in the country.

He urged everyone not to relent but to continue to work with him towards the development of the University for a better learning community, stressing that though the University has no money, yet it must be developed without losing the acceptable moral standard.
“We are making progress and history will remember all our various contributions towards the development of the University
“Developing this University is urgent. We do not have the money but we must find ways to do it.”
The Vice-Chancellor further praised the AE-FUNAI Parents’ Forum for their thoughtfulness and forthrightness in supporting the University through their various intervention projects and called on all stakeholders to support the activities of the Forum instead of trying to sabotage it.

In a bid to groom students with the practical experience to make appreciable impact on the global economy on graduation, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, yesterday, launched its radio station, 104.7 AE-FUNAI FM.
Speaking during a test-broadcast to the University community, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba noted that the radio station was established to inform and educate members of the university community and its environs, train students of the University in particular, in modern broadcasting, stressing that students of Mass Communication would be the main beneficiaries of the station as it would be used for their hands-on training.


He also explained that as part of the University’s Corporate Social Responsibility, the station would broadcast daily news on Agricultural Extension Services in order to help members of the University host community, especially farmers to improve their businesses. He maintained that the radio station would boost the economy of its host community by developing and broadcasting programmes that are of great benefit to them, adding that it would serve the communities within and around the University.

The Vice-Chancellor further thanked the Zanders Foundation for donating the broadcast equipment being used in the station, promising that the station will in no distant time get its broadcasting license.
While speaking on the rationale for supporting the University, the Chairman of Zanders Foundation, High Chief Kenneth Zanders stated that zanders foundation is a non-governmental organization created to promote the broadcast media in Nigeria. He explained that the donation of the equipment for the establishment of the radio station was in support of the good works of the Vice-Chancellor, and called on the Organized Private Sector to take advantage of the opportunities in the University to invest in mutual benefiting areas.

Chairman, Committee for the establishment of AE-FUNAI Radio, Professor Dennis Akor, VC, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba and donor of the broadcasting equipment, High Chief Kenneth Zanders during the commissioning ceremony
He further assured that the station would receive National Broadcasting Commission’s operational license, adding that it will be powered through solar system in order to promote green energy in the University. He also explained that the station would be available on mobile app to ensure easy dissemination of information to listeners in any part of the world.

Expressing delight on the actualization of the project, the Chairman of the Committee for the establishment of the AE-FUNAI Radio, Professor Dennis Akor, noted that the broadcast equipment were donated two years ago, however the university needed to meet certain requirements for the establishment of a radio station before it could be commissioned. He stated that besides serving the University community, it would also be used to teach students the practical aspect of broadcasting.

The commissioning of the project was another milestone in the administration of Professor Nwajiuba, who has maintained that he was in a hurry to develop the University and make it a reference point in the comity of revered Universities in Nigeria and beyond

EXTENSION OF APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, NDUFU-ALIKE’s CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (JUPEB AND PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMMES), 2018/2019 SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the AE-FUNAI Centre for Educational Services (AE-FUNAI CES) for admission into a non-resident JUPEB and Pre-Degree programmes of the 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 of the University while the JUPEB programme is a 10-month intensive coaching designed to prepare candidates for direct entry admission into the 200-level of departments of candidates’ choices in AE-FUNAI and the over 60 universities in Nigeria and abroad affiliated to the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB). AE-FUNAI has successfully run these programmes since 2014 and has gained acclamation for that, nationally.

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.

DURATION
The JUPEB programme normally runs for two (2) semesters within about ten (10) calendar months.

The AE-FUNAI’s Centre for Educational Services (AE-FUNAI CES) will prepare candidates for admission into Bachelors’ degree programmes in the following Faculties:

AGRICULTURE 1. Agribusiness Management
2. Agricultural Economics & Extension
3. Animal Science
4. Crop Science
5. Soil Science
6. Fisheries and Aquaculture
BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 1. Anatomy
2. Physiology


EDUCATION 1. Biology Education
2. Business Education
3. Chemistry Education
4. English and Literary Studies Education
5. Mathematics Education
6. Physical & Health Education
7. Physics Education
8. Vocational &Technical Education
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 1. Chemical Engineering
2. Civil Engineering
3. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
HUMANITIES 1. English and Literary Studies
2. French
3. History & Strategic Studies
4. Linguistics/Igbo
5. Music
6. Philosophy
7. Theatre Arts
8. Fine & Applied Arts
MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 1. Accounting
2. Business Administration
3. Economics and Development Studies
4. Political Science
5. Psychology
6. Sociology
7. Criminology & Security Studies
8. Mass Communication
SCIENCE 1. Applied Geophysics
2. Biochemistry
3. Biotechnology
4. Biology
5. Chemistry
6. Computer Science
7. Geology
8. Mathematics
9. Microbiology
10. Physics
11. Statistics

More information on subject combinations for the JUPEB and Pre-Degree programmes can be found on our ePortal (http://www.ces.funai.edu.ng/programmes).

APPLICATION FEE: Ten thousand Naira (N10, 000. 00) only.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
1. Visit the AE-FUNAI CES ePortal (www.ces.funai.edu.ng). On the menu bar, click on ePortal, and select “Start Online Application” from the drop-down menu. You will be required to supply your email address and other required information in order to start your online application.
2. After creating an Account, login in with your Application No. and Password and follow the necessary processes to capture your personal information.
3. Generate your Remita Retrieval Number (RRN) for payment. Instructions on how to generate your RRN will be automatically displayed on the payment page on your browser. Please read carefully and note that your RRN MUST BE ACTIVATED on our ePortal before payment is made.
4. After payment, a 16-digit PIN will be sent to your Mobile Phone to enable you complete all remaining and necessary sections of your Online Application.
5. Ensure that all sections of your application form are correctly filled, and click on “Complete Application” to submit your application to our online server. Our server shall acknowledge receipt of your form by sending an SMS to your Mobile Phone. Print two coloured copies of your Application Form.

GENERAL INFORMATION
a) Applicants into 2018/2019 preliminary programme are advised to check the AE-FUNAI CES website (www.ces.funai.edu.ng) for other relevant information.
b) Applicants must provide a recent coloured passport photograph (taken not earlier than 3 months before time of application) with a white background. Selfies, blurred and webcam photos are strictly prohibited. Applicants who upload wrong bio-data and credentials will be disqualified and shall forfeit their application fee.
c) Applicants are to report to the AE-FUNAI Centre for Educational Services for Registration and Screening, ONLY when they have received an Invitation (through email) 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 they follow the stipulated guidelines. Failure to do so may adversely affect the candidate. For application related enquiries, please see detailed Candidate Guide at www.ces.funai.edu.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 ePortal (www.ces.funai.edu.ng).

FURTHER ENQUIRIES
All enquiries are to be made to the Director, Centre for Educational Services. Contacts: 08038891332, 07035232317, 08067754836. (Please call during office hours only, 8am-5pm).
E-mail: info@ces.funai.edu.ng

CLOSING DATE
Submission of online forms will close on 31st October, 2018 at 11.59 pm.


Signed
Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs.)
Registrar

EBONYI STATE GOVERNOR DONATES N40M FOR AE-FUNAI CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKSHOP
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi has donated N40 Million for the construction of a Civil Engineering Workshop in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alikre, Ebonyi State.
The donation was a fulfillment of his promise in 2015, when the first Governing Council of the University led by Chief Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu paid him a courtesy call. The governor while receiving the Council, had advised the University to establish a Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and pledged a take-off capital of N40 million.
Presenting the cheque to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba at his office recently, the Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Barr Samuel Okoronkwo, accompanied by the Commissioner of Education Rt. Hon. Sabinus Nwankwegu, Accountant General of the State, Mrs. Queen Agwu and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Higher Education, Professor Adaeze Nwuzor, noted that the fulfillment of the pledge was a testament of the Governor’s commitment to the promotion of quality education in the State.

He explained that the State Government would continue to support the University to attain higher academic heights, and used the opportunity to express his satisfaction on the infrastructural renaissance being witnessed in the University since the advent of the Vice-Chancellor in the helm of affairs.

While expressing his gratitude to the Governor for living up to his words, the Vice-Chancellor noted that the idea of establishing the Faculty of Engineering and Technology in the University was first mooted by the Governor in 2015, adding that it was the catalyst for the eventual take-off of the Faculty in 2016.

The Vice-Chancellor stressed the commitment of the University towards running practical-oriented engineering programmes geared towards ensuring that students acquire relevant functional knowledge to be globally competitive on graduation. He also used the opportunity to call on other individuals and private organizations within and outside the State to support the realization of the vision of the University to become a world-class Centre of learning and research.
As a show of appreciation, the Vice-Chancellor directed that the opening statement of the University Academic Brief should state that it was the Governor that encouraged the University to establish the Faculty of Engineering and Technology