₦airaland Forum

I write to notify you of the FUNAI Postgraduate screening test which has been scheduled to hold as follows:
Date: Friday, 2nd March, 2018
Venue: ICT Laboratory (Take off) site
Time: 9:00am

Applicants are to pay the sun of Three Thousand Naira (N3,000) only as screening fee to any bank through Remita and present their tellers on the screening day.

Singed
Prof. K. N Nwogu
Dean, SPGS

I write to notify you of the FUNAI Postgraduate screening test which has been scheduled to hold as follows:
Date: Friday, 2nd March, 2018
Venue: ICT Laboratory (Take off) site
Time: 9:00am

Applicants are to pay the sun of Three Thousand Naira (N3,000) only as screening fee to any bank through Remita and present their tellers on the screening day.

Singed
Prof. K. N Nwogu
Dean, SPGS

FUNAI, recently renamed Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo is one of the fastest growing in Nigeria with a history of turning-out graduates that are globally competitive. That is why most parents and guardians want their children and wards to study in the University. In fact, the University insistence on zero tolerance to cultism, examination malpractices and other social vices makes it a heaven for serious-minded students through-out the country. It is because this great history of excellence and integrity that made the French Government to collaborate with the university, providing postgraduate scholarships to staff of the university. The partnership is a first of its kind in the history of Nigerian university system. If the university is not on the right trajectory the French Government would not have signed off on such laudable partnership with it. It is therefore unfortunate for someone to try to tarnish the image of the university through what you posted on nairaland. Even the webometric rankings of world universities have continued to acknowledge the successes of the university over the last 7 years it was established. On the area of infrastructure, the university is getting better, with modern roads with streetllights but because the you were trying to be clever by half you systematically overlooked those areas in pursuit of your jaundiced agenda. It does not matter what 5th columnist like yoy and their outside collaborators do, FUNAI is on its way to becoming a world-class university. World class is nothing just about the building but about the quality of its products- graduates to compete globally. Its about the functional knowledge and selleable skills which FUNAI offer, that are the difference. On the damaged roofs which you snapped, you will agree with me that there was a heavy rain and wind in the last 3 days which destroyed things around Ebonyi state, not just FUNAI and I know the physical planning Unit is rectifying them. If you are really a student, you would have been focused on the ongoing examination in the university instead of wasting your precious time in the social media. Remember, if you do not make it academically you would be shown your way out as was the case last year when over 200 students were expelled for poor academic performance. That is FUNAI for you and most of us students love it

The idea could not have been novel given that many other institutions at different cadres, have tried it out for the same purpose. But the uncommon passion and commitment; the fresh urgency in its execution and of course the almost unanimous agreement it has gathered among the university community, clearly sets it out as a unique initiative aimed at quickening the pace of development in the Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo, otherwise known as FUNAI.


Unlike other institutions where this practice is in vogue, the authorities of FUNAI, though the initiators of the idea, are detached from the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes enunciated by the forum to accelerate the development of the University and offer a new lease of life to students of the institution.


Welcome to FUNAI PARENTS’ FORUM, a platform wholly committed to raising funds to assist the University in view of paucity of funds in public owned universities in the country. Worried by the absence of basic amenities that should aid students in the acquisition of knowledge on campus, FPF came in to bridge the gap. With a mission and vision encapsulated in the school’s anthem of producing only the best, Forum has set out to make the difference and serve as a model to other schools struggling under economic strangulation evidenced in infrastructural deficits.



However, both the parents and the students who are the major beneficiaries of this initiative have to thank the present management of FUNAI headed by Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba for floating the idea and backing it with the support that has sustained it so far. Although the idea was mooted in December 2016 by the then newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba after a careful stock taking of the challenges facing the school viz-avis availability of finance, the FPF Board was actually inaugurated in January, 2017 and it commenced work immediately after it was approved by the University Governing Council.


According to the Chairman of the Forum, Prof. Sam Igwe, their mandate was clear: to assist the University in any area of need subject to the capacity to raise the funds. In other words, from the word go, there was to be a synergy between the FPF and the management so as to avoid areas of conflict and duplication of efforts. According to Prof. Igwe, the first task was how to raise the funds while the second was to identify areas of need and prioritize them accordingly. This is geared towards securing a better future for their children by offering them qualitative education in a serene environment.



It was based on that conviction that they sent a proposal to the management of FUNAI that every fresh man and woman should pay a security levy of N50, 000 while returning students pay N5, 000 each. Compared to the relatively low fees paid by students in FUNAI as against what private universities charge, that was just a token provided the management of the fund was transparent and the managers, men and women of integrity.

But they didn’t contend with the reaction of the students who felt they were shut out from the conceptualization stage. In fact, the President of the Students’ Union Government in FUNAI, Comrade David Okafor said their initial reaction was that of indignation because they were not initially consulted. According to him, notwithstanding that the students were the core beneficiaries of the scheme; they ought to have been carried along in the formulation and implementation of the policy. Comrade Okafor who described the scheme as wonderful, however, acknowledged that after a joint meeting with the FPF, the students were better informed and thereafter gave their blessings.


However, he noted that the students have made some suggestions on how best to carry them along for the smooth implementation of the scheme. He said the levy should be spread into two semesters for the new students and that under no account should any fresh student be denied registration or hostel on account of the nonpayment of the levy since they will all eventually comply with it.


Comrade Okafor was however very happy with what the FUNAI Parents Forum has done with the money so far realized. He said they have taken delivery of more than 100 seats provided by the body, thus ending the nightmare of sourcing seats by the students. He also confirmed the erection of perimeter fence around the vast areas of the school to enhance security, ward off herdsmen as well as checkmate land speculators.


While lending her support to the scheme, the Assistant Secretary of the Students’ Union Government, Comrade Iwu Ebubechi Felicita said the students were grateful to the school’s management and the board of FPF for the projects they have undertaken so far and urged them to do more. She however emphasized the need for students to be more involved in decisions concerning the administration of the fund since they were the major contributors and since some of their parents were not always around to make their own contributions during meetings.


However the coordinator of FUNAI Alumni Office, Miss Eucharia I. Nwonu who doubles as the secretary of FUNAI Parents Forum, explained that it was not the fault of the body that some parents don’t get directly involved in what is happening regarding their activities. According to her, whereas it was expected of every student to provide the phone numbers of their parents/guardians for easy reach, majority of the students default on that. In fact, she alleged that some students provide wrong phone numbers and in some instances give their own phone numbers in place of their parents, thus frustrating the efforts of the Forum to invite parents for meetings.

But she was emphatic that the forum has received the overwhelming endorsement of parents such that many of them turn up for meetings and have even gone ahead to ensure that whatever levy is requested is promptly paid. Miss Nwonu further explained that the overriding objective of the Forum is to ensure that whatever laudable policies and programmes that the management of the school comes up with are supported not only morally but financially. She said there is probity and accountability in the administration of the funds with the forum having a free hand in its administration. She commended the parents for their positive attitude which is responsible for the execution of the projects so far undertaken by the forum.


Indeed, the Chairman of the forum, Prof. Igwe is emphatic that those projects would not have been possible without the cooperation of the parents and their wards. He said the Governing Council of FUNAI not only approved the establishment of FPF, but has through the management, been supportive of their programmes. Prof. Igwe explained that so far, the forum has provided 100 standard lecture seats for students at the cost of N3million and is currently building a 505 meters long perimeter fence across the campus. According to him, 300 meters have already been completed while the projected cost for the project is N10million. Also in order to assist the junior workers live on campus and enliven the place, the forum plans to build a 10 two bedroom bungalows for them. One of the bungalows, he said, has been completed at a cost of N7million, while work will commence on others this month. This will enable some interested staff have conducive accommodation on campus, making the campus a virtual community.


What would be the modalities for the allocation of the building when all are eventually completed? Prof. Igwe said that that was not the headache of the forum. “When we finish, we will hand them over to the management of the university. They will know how best to handle them” he said. But what he is certain of is that the concerns of the students as represented by their leadership are being addressed. He noted that since the students were integral part of the scheme, it was only natural for them to be apprised of happenings both in the generation and administration of funds by the forum. He noted that although the forum is relatively independent, it still consults widely with management, parents and students in all its operations. He acknowledged in particular the role of Students Union Government in the dissemination of information to their members, especially in the defense of decisions taken by the forum, and pledged to always work with them.


The SUG president, Comrade Okafor assured that in so far as the union is carried along in an open and transparent manner, it will help put the members in check. He admitted that some students were not too truthful with their personal data, especially phone numbers of their parents, but added that they were also students who cater for themselves and should therefore be rightly adjudged as parents and given all the rights and privileges due their parents. He however made it clear that no student was against the scheme, which he noted, was introduced by the present management for their (students) own welfare. He commended Prof. Nwajiuba and his management team for what he described as their open door policy of administration and urged them not to deviate from it.


In his reaction, the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. Charles Nkem Okolie emphasized that although the Vice Chancellor initiated the idea, the parents were at liberty to accept it or not. But he was happy that they not only bought into it but have been enthusiastic in its implementation seeing the benefits accruable to their children. He said as a young university battling several challenges, it was virtually impossible for the authorities to cater for every of their needs, hence the invitation to parents to assist. “Now students no longer run around looking for blocks as seats to take lectures”.


He said many parents made remonstrations to him regarding the porosity of the university campus which made it dangerous for students to freely operate without molestation. Dr. Okolie noted that the parents saw the need for the fencing of the school and voluntarily undertook the exercise to the benefit of all members of the University community. He insisted that the authorities have no influence over the Parents Forum except to collaborate with them in areas of need as may be found fit from time to time.


On the initial agitation by students towards the levies agreed by the parents, Dr. Okolie attributed it to misinformation and ignorance. He said contrary to the submission of some of the students, the levies were actually agreed upon by the parents and not the school authorities. He said that in fact some of the students after being given the money by their parents feel reluctant to release same for the purpose for which it was meant. He was however happy that such misconceptions have now been cleared and that the students were enthusiastically embracing the scheme. Dr. Okolie who appealed to parents to take a closer interest in the development of their children assured that FUNAI was more than poised to make all her students the soaring eagles both while in school and outside. He said his office was ever open to take complaints, suggestions and other ideas on how best to strengthen the relationship between students and the authorities on one hand and between the parents and management on the other.

On the future of the FUNAI Parents Forum which has just marked its one year of operations with fluttering feathers on its cap, Prof. Igwe, the chairman said what has happened so far is just the beginning of a new tiding that will eventually sweep across other universities. “I believe that many more positive developments are in the offing in FUNAI through this body. But my advice is simple: “Watch and See!”

As we watch and see on how the parents of students of FUNAI and indeed the management are focused on not demeaning their humble beginning but are dreaming to capture the sky as Eagles through their accomplishments, it won’t be a bad idea if other parents take a trip to FUNAI to see how the human mind is doing extraordinary things in such a simple, ordinary and collective means for excellent result.

VC. Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba in a group photograph with some members of the FUNAI-PARENTS FORUM led by their Chairman, Prof. Sam Igwe

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, in a recent enlarged university management meeting composed of Deans of faculties, Directors and Heads of academic Departments and Units as well as the executive of all staff unions in the university presented his administration’s 2 years scorecard.
The event which took place at the Senate chamber was to mark his second year in office, also availed members of the university community the opportunity to interact with the vice-chancellor on his achievements so far even as they also used the occasion to set agenda for him in the remaining three years of his tenure.
Speaking on his administration’s numerous achievements in the last 2 years, Prof. Nwajiuba reiterated the remark he made when he assumed office as the second substantive vice-chancellor of the university in 2016, saying “I have come to work and make friends. At the end people will look back and say of a truth that a child of God has passed through this place.”


The Vice-chancellor noted that one of his greatest achievements so far was the change in the attitude of staff and students, adding that unlike when he assumed office people now appreciate that benefits must go with responsibilities. He maintained that though it is still work in progress, however both staff and students were now exhibiting ‘ownership spirit’ in the discharge of their various responsibilities in the university.
He further highlighted some of his landmark achievements to include the establishment of new faculties and academic programmes, maintenance of the academic calendar which has made the university to graduate students on time and mobilize them promptly for National Youth Service Corps, yearly organization of the university’s convocation ceremony and issuance of certificates to graduands, galvanizing of the FUNAI Parents’ Forum to support the infrastructural development of the university, massive change in the university environment, construction of the first sets of asphalt roads in the university, which in his words has drastically reduced the health hazards faced by students due to dust, international collaboration with the French government which has given postgraduate scholarship opportunities to 35 staff of the university in internationally acclaimed French universities, construction of the first Engineering workshop and attraction of Federal government intervention programmes through Ecological Fund, National Office for Technological Acquisition and Promotion, National Centre for Remote Sensing, Rural Electrification Agency to the University and so on.


Indeed, Prof Nwajiuba’s achievements in the last two years are legendary. This has catapulted the university to greater heights, way above its contemporaries in the comity of Nigerian universities. The university presently ranks well in the biannual webometric ranking of world universities and is also presently visible across the world. More so, the university prides itself as the ‘Home of Soaring Eagles’ with emphasis on quality research, effective teaching and learning experiences and people-oriented community service.
In their separate responses to the Vice-Chancellor’s address, the Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), FUNAI Branch, Dr. Ogugua Egwu maintained that Prof. Nwajiuba’s achievements are visible, open and transparent, drawing an allegorical conclusion to a bangle on a wrist that does not require mirror to view. Also, the Director, Center for Educational Services, Prof. Michael Onuu, Director, Center for Internationalization, Linkages, Advancement and Global Ranking, Dr. Afam Icha-Ituma and Dean Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Prof. Philip Umoke, Director of General Studies, Prof. Christiana Ugodulunwa, Director of Health Services, Dr. Henry Aloh and many others including the President of Nigeria Academy of Science, Professor emeritus Mosto Onuoha and the various union leaders eulogized the vice-chancellor for his vision, dedication, forthrightness and open-mindedness in piloting the affairs of the university, enjoining him to consolidate and continue in the same pedestal to make the university attain greater heights.


The highlight of the event was the airing of a video clip produced by the Public Relations Unit that showcased the achievements of the Vice-chancellor in the last two years.

L-R: Registrar, Mrs. Odisa C. Okeke, VC, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba and Chairman, NASU, FUNAI Chapter in a toast during the event

The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State has matriculated over 2, 000 students for the 2017/2018 academic session.
In a matriculation ceremony held recently to usher in the freshmen into the seven faculties and college of medicine of the university, the Vice-chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba noted that the students were admitted based on their successes in O’ Level examinations, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations, as well as the assessment/Post-UTME screening exercise, urging them not to joke with the rare opportunity given to them by the University.
He stressed that out of more than 12,000 applicants who made the University their first choice institution in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination only over 2,000 were admitted to study in the University after going through its Post-UTME test and meeting the other requisite admission criteria.
The Vice-chancellor further enjoined the students to work hard in their studies by attending lectures, doing their assignments and participating actively in all their academic activities to avoid the consequences of academic failure.
“It is painful to note that of the 1,750 students that we admitted in the 2016/17 session, about 232 were asked to withdraw and another 218 sent home for a year at the end of the session for reasons of poor academic performance”, he stated.

He continued: “We expect this set to be different. To be different, you have to focus on the main purpose for your coming to FUNAI. You are here simply to study. Every other thing is secondary. Work hard and behave well, and you will be successful. In the university you must pass every course you register. This is not a secondary school where you may fail a subject and still move on. I reiterate, you must pass every course you register. You must also attend lectures as attendance to lectures is a prerequisite to sit for examinations.”
Charging the students to shun social vices, the vice-chancellor maintained that the university has zero tolerance to cultism, examination malpractices, sorting, sexual harassment, indecent dressing, stealing and other unwholesome behaviours, warning that culprits would be fished out and sent home. He also informed them that the foundation of the university was built on excellence and integrity, adding that lecturers are not allowed to sell hand-outs while recommended books were only to be purchased in the university bookshop. He equally assured them of a serene and conducive learning environment as the challenges faced by their predecessors have been arrested.


For their contribution to the infrastructural development of the university so far, the vice-chancellor appreciated the role of FUNAI-Parents Forum in providing lecture chairs, housing for junior staff, and fencing of the university environment to ensure security of lives and property on campus, and called on other investors to partner the university in other rewarding areas.
In his words: “We must build a university campus that is secure and inspires us to excel. That is why you must appreciate the little sacrifice by the FUNAI-PARENTS FORUM in form of security contributions for what it is; seeds being sowed for a better future. If we do not develop our own, who will do that for us? I therefore charge you to imbibe the spirit of FUNAI.”
One of the defining feature of this year’s matriculation ceremony, just like last year, was that the event was decentralized and faculty-based, allowing each faculty to conduct their respective ceremony.


VC, Prof Chinedum Nwajiuba and Dean,Faculty of Education,Dr Chinyere Nwajiuba in a group picture with some matriculating students of the faculty

FUNAI Parents Forum, the umbrella body of parents/guardians of students of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State has commended the development efforts of the Vice-chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba in providing the needed infrastructure and conducive learning environment for students; making the university one of the most sought-after tertiary institutions in Nigeria presently.
The parents made their views known during a town hall meeting held recently as part of the 6th matriculation ceremony of the university.

Expressing their joy and gratitude for the rapid turnaround recorded in the university in the last two years especially in the area of internal road network, the parents extolled the vice-chancellor and members of the management for making the university look much better in comparison to what it used to be.
“We appreciate the Management for the changes in the environment”, a parent noted.

A female parent acknowledging the difference made by the vice-chancellor in the area of road construction during the town hall meeting
“I am amazed by what I have seen today. Last year, the dust was unbearable but now tarred roads everywhere”, another parent stated enthusiastically.
“Thank you sir, for not just improving the environment of the university, but also ensuring that the students are serious-minded. Now my son has the desire to read and study hard unlike what it used to be before he entered FUNAI”, a visibly happy parent also said.

There were wild applauses when the vice-chancellor assured them that before the next matriculation ceremony, the university would have made more gains in infrastructural development, academic expansion and other important areas that would impact positively on the lives of students on campus.
Meanwhile, the vice-chancellor also used the opportunity to thank the Forum for their contributions in developing the university, especially in providing lecture seats for the students, fencing of the university environment to ward-off the menace of herdsmen and other intruders, and the construction of junior staff quarters to make the university a virtual community.

“We are concerned about the security of our students. So thank you for the fencing that is going on”, the Vice-chancellor noted, pledging “on our part we will continue to treat them like our biological children.”
Professor Nwajiuba also used the opportunity to reaffirm the commitment of the university towards academic excellence and integrity, maintaining that the institution would continue to do the right things in order to turn-out graduates people would be proud of.
“We are laying proper foundation. Though we are young but I heard we are doing well. We want to turn-out people we can be proud of. We have kept to our academic calendar. Our lecturers do not sell hand-outs. Recommended books can only be bought in the university bookshop. Our language Enhancement Programme is to get your children trained to be able to speak like university students. And we are very strict on sexual harassment”, he said.
He maintained that the university is geared towards training students who would be employable and employers of labour on graduation, stressing “we are not joking here.”
Finally, the vice-chancellor solicited for the continuous support of the Parents Forum, taking cognizance of the fact that the university cannot do it alone, vowing to ensure that all their contributions were channeled to the development of the institution.
After the event at the university auditorium, the vice-chancellor also witnessed the constitution of the FUNAI College of Medicine Parents’ Forum, with the self-mandate of getting endowment funds to support the development of the College. Recall also that the Faculty of Engineering and Technology had established its Parents’ Forum, which has continued to help the Faculty through the provision of some important scientific and technological equipment.

All the supports and contributions from these strategic stakeholders of the university underscores the confidence they have on the ability of the vice-chancellor to channel useful energies and resources into tangible results, for the speedy development of the institution.

The 2nd batch of staff of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, who benefited from the international scholarship agreement between the University and the French Government through the embassy of France in Nigeria and Campus France, is set to leave for their respective world-ranking French Universities on Sunday, 11th February, 2018.
This hint was dropped by the Coordinator of the FUNAI – French Collaboration, Dr. Nnenna Nwosu-Nworuh when she led the beneficiaries on an appreciation visit to the Vice-chancellor of the university, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba.

She noted that eleven staff of the university would be embarking on the journey to pursue doctoral programmes in different French universities and research institutes, stressing that on their return to the university after the completion of their studies, they would play pivotal role in revolutionizing teaching and research in Nigeria.
In her words: “Today we have 11 staff going for PhD to world ranking universities and research institutes. Permit me to present to you the future ‘academic artillery’ that will revolutionize teaching and research in Nigeria upon their return to our dear University.”
She further thanked the vice-chancellor for his selfless vision and service to the university especially in the area of human capital development which made him to support the scholarship initiative.
The benefiting staff include: Ogechi Nwogu, Omabe Kenneth, Arinze Nwadiogo, Ijeh Ikenna, Ugochukwu Onwudebelu, Gbenro Folarammi, Kasali Suraju, Jude Ozor, Archibong Friday and Egwu Chinedu.
Bidding the doctoral scholars farewell, the vice-chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba reinstated his utter commitment to the development of the university by paying adequate attention to staff capacity building programmes, urging the beneficiaries to be good ambassadors of the University and the country.
He urged them to take their studies seriously, as they would have no excuse to fail; adding that their performance and attitude while in their various universities would determine the reception the next batch of staff would receive in France.
Recall that in January 2017, the university signed a postgraduate scholarship agreement with the government of France, with the first batch of scholars numbering nine leaving for France in November 2017.

VC, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, Registrar, Mrs. Odisa C. Okeke, Bursar, Alhaji Rafiu Aliu, Director, CEDAMPAT, Mr. Chris Uwadoka, Coordinator of FUNAI – French Collaboration, Dr. Nnenna Nwosu-Nworuh and the benefiting staff after their thank-you visit to the Vice-chancellor

The entire university community and indeed the general public are hereby informed that the 6th matriculation ceremony of the institution will still hold tomorrow, 8th February, 2018 as scheduled.

All freshmen are to converge at their respective faculties for procession by 10 am.

Note that any contrary information in respect to the matriculation ceremony is mere rumour, and should be disregarded.

Thank you.

FUNAIPRO

In a bid to ensure and sustain a campus that is free from all forms of sexual harassment, the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, recently held a sensitization workshop on sexual harassment for staff and students. The workshop was organized by the University Committee on Sexual harassment. The Committee is one of the first Committees the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba constituted on assumption of office, underscoring his goal of running a university devoid of sexual harassment.


Sexual harassment has been described as one of the worst cankerworms bedeviling the Nigerian education system, with serious consequences on the victims, culprits and image of affected institutions. This informed the enactment of the Sexual Harassment Act of 2016 by the federal government with dire consequences on anyone found guilty of the offence. In fact, the Act stipulates a 5-year jail term for offenders and a 2-year imprisonment for Vice-chancellors and Heads of other tertiary and sundry institutions that fail to act after 2 weeks of receiving a harassment complaint.
Welcoming the participants to the event, the Chair of University Committee on Sexual Harassment, Dr. Ngozi Nwudu noted that the sensitization programme was initiated to move the wheels of sanity in the University. She maintained that the event was to create awareness on the evils of sexual harassment, adding that it has become a menace in institutions of higher learning in Nigeria.
She therefore urged staff of the University to serve as parents-in-loco to the students that were entrusted into their care instead of taking undue advantage of them. She also cautioned the students against exhibiting actions that could predispose them to any form of sexual harassment on campus.
“…Do not intimidate the students and do not lure them into sexual immorality by virtue of your position as a lecturer. Do not sexually harass any student in exchange for scores or threat of failure”, she stated.

Earlier, the Chairman of the occasion and the Director of Academic Planning, Professor Dr. Jonny Ogunji stated that the sensitization program was informed by the need to get the new students of the university acquainted with their new environment, and giving them the opportunity to arm themselves with useful information that could help them resist any form of sexual harassment on campus. He noted that FUNAI was aspiring to be a world-class university; therefore, sexual harassment is not tolerated in the institution at all.
Hear him: “Sexual harassment is against our laws, and students have the right to have education that is free from sexual harassment.”
He also cautioned the students against indecent dressing, prostitution, drug abuse, and other vices that could derail their goal of studying at the university and graduating at record time. He equally enjoined the staff to treat the students with respect and without exploitation, as anyone caught harassing students sexually would be made to face the full weight of the law.


Thought-provoking lectures were presented by some resources persons, all highlighting the dangers inherent in sexual harassment and the need to have a campus free from such menace. Dr. Nneka Onwumere of the University Medical Centre spoke on: “Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions: Myth or Reality”; Dr.Kelechi Johnmary Ani of the department of History and Strategic Studies/Philosophy delivered a paper on “Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions: Implications for Academic Performance”, while Dr. John Otu of the department of Languages/Linguistics/Literary Studies spoke on ‘Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions: Implications for Teacher – Staff Relationship and Self-Esteem.

Chair of the University Committee on Sexual Harassment, Dr. Ngozi Nwudu and FUNAI SUG President, Comrade David Okafor and some students on a campaigner against sexual harassment

The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State recently held an orientation program for its 2017/2018 freshmen at the university auditorium. The orientation program which lasted for two days provided an opportunity for the freshmen to be acquainted with the history, dynamics, rules and regulations as well as other important aspects of the University.
Addressing the freshmen for the first time, the Vice-chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba said: ‘’I welcome you my beloved Children and Freshmen to Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo,I am indeed delighted to have you here and I assure you of a pleasant and fruitful stay as long as you remain obedient and diligent, abiding by the rules and regulations guiding this institution. You have at your disposal qualified personnel in both academic and non-academic fields to put you through your endeavors while on Campus.”

He noted that out of the eleven thousand plus applicants, they were the chosen few, urging them to breast up as the battle was not over yet, adding that the only way to success in this kind of institution is for them to study hard.
Hear him: “This is a no-nonsense school. Now let me shock you. In the last academic session, a total of two hundred and thirty (230) students were sent home and about two hundred and twenty five (225) students were placed on probation. So you see my children, the only option for you is to study hard; there is no other way out.”
Rounding off his speech, the Vice-chancellor further noted that FUNAI is the first and only university in the entire country whose students are sent for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program barely three months upon graduation and urged them to also engage in healthy extra-curricular activities on the campus like sports in order to keep a healthy life.

The Vice Chancellor who was earlier represented by his deputy, Professor Sunday Elom had stated that the university is a different kind of institution, where things are being done differently, stressing that the freshmen were lucky to be among the few who were chosen to study in the university after a very transparent selection process. He therefore urged them to take their studies seriously and shun such vices as cultism, examination malpractice, drugs abuse and the likes in order to excel academically. He further enjoined them to place God first in their lives for without Him they may not be able to far in life.
In his opening remarks, the Dean of student affairs, Dr. Charles Okolie urged the freshmen not to compromise their academic pursuit in any form as that was a quick ticket for either rustication or expulsion from the University.
He said: ‘’We sincerely believe that we have carefully selected you freshmen as the best from the bulk of other applicants, so I charge you to remain focused in your academic pursuit here in FUNAI-The home of soaring eagles. The orientation program is fully loaded to give u more insights on the rules and regulations guiding this prestigious institution and all you need to know about FUNAI.”

He maintained that FUNAI does not comprise on excellence and integrity, urging the freshmen to ensure they excel in their academics to avoid been placed on probation or sent home for poor academic performance, enjoining them to also ensure they exhibit good character as academic degree is awarded for both excellence in character and in learning.
Different papers were presented at the event to prepare the freshmen for a fruitful stay in the University. Some of the topics espoused include: An Overview of the University’s history, Organizational Structure and Other Relevant Matters.; How to use the University Library Effectively for Studies and Research; Security and Safety on Campus; How to make Good Academic Grades, SERVICOM and You, University Academic Rules and Regulations, Evils of Cultism, Drug Abuse, Prostitution and Other Vices; Sports in FUNAI; Ikwo people and their Culture and other mouth-watering presentation geared towards galvanizing the freshmen to be better and well-grounded students.
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A cross section of the freshmen sinking the university song during the orientation program

FUNAI to Hold Research Exhibition; as Abakaliki Rice, Yam become Official University Food
The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State is to hold a research exhibition where all concluded and preliminary findings of ongoing research works of staff and students would be showcased to the public.
This was made known by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba during the 5th FUNAI Lecture held recently in the University. The University is also to participate in the National Research Expo scheduled for Abuja in March 2018. Consequently, the Vice-Chancellor directed the Director of Research and Development in the University, Professor Onuegbu O. Ugwu, to inform and galvanize all academic staff to be part of these exhibitions.

VC, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba espousing the importance of innovation, research and development in Nigeria development
According to the Vice-Chancellor, the essence of the exhibition is to make research innovative and production-driven in the institution, not just a mere academic exercise used to gain promotion. He further decried the poor research attitude of many Nigerian academics, who he noted were mainly interested in money and enjoined them to take research seriously in order make the country productive and self-reliant.
Meanwhile, Abakaliki rice and yam have been declared the official food of the University. This was also part of the decisions made by the Vice Chancellor at the 5th FUNAI lecture.

Bags of Abakaliki rice on display
Consequently, he has directed that all food to be cooked and sold in the University during such events like matriculations, convocations and the likes be strictly local products from Abakaliki, the host town of the University. This policy is to come into effect starting from the 6th matriculation ceremony of the university scheduled for 8th February, 2018. The Deans of various faculties, Acting Director of FUNAI Outlook and campus food vendors were ordered to abide by the decision in all their entertainment and cafeteria activities.
Similarly, the Vice-Chancellor has also approved the production of ‘akwete’ in the University. ‘Akwete’ is a local fabric indigenous to the Igbo people of south eastern Nigeria. The establishment of the ‘akwete’ fabric industry in the University would expose its students to entrepreneurial activities in that line of business; create opportunities for both job and additional income for members of the university community as well as drive the local economy to prosperity. On that note the Vice-chancellor equally directed the department of Fine and Applied Arts to ensure the venture takes-off immediately.

A women weaving akwete fabric (pix courtesy of Google images)
These three executive orders from the Vice-chancellor are in direct support of the federal government policies on economic diversification, ease of doing business and local content policy. Its positive spillover effect on the University staff and students, its host community and Ebonyi state in general are enormous and unquantifiable. It will definitely boost the local economy and more importantly promote the clamour for made-in Nigeria goods in this part of the country. Therefore, all hands must be on deck to ensure that these objectives are pursued and achieved, making FUNAI a trail blazer among the comity of Nigerian Universities in the promotion of economic diversification and local policies of government.

Following the approval of the Postgraduate School Board, the general public is hereby informed of the extension of the sales of Postgraduate application forms to the 14th, February, 2018

THIS IS TO INFORM ALL CANDIDATES INTERESTED IN THE FORTHCOMING FRENCH LANGUAGE EXAMS (DELF/DALF) TO COME ALONG WITH THEIR FEES AND A PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH TO THE FRENCH UNIT, DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES/LINGUISTICS/LITERARY STUDIES/THEATRE ARTS (LLLTA) FOR PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION.
THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE EXAMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS:
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NOTE: DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS WEDNESDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY, 2018.
THE EXAM PREPARATORY CLASSES FOR DELF A1, A2, B1, B2 LEVELS AND DALF C1& C2 LEVELS COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 13TH – FRIDAY, 16TH MARCH, 2018.
VENUE: LANGUAGE LABORATORY (TEMP. SITE)
FEE: #3000
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I have received a number of messages from across the country; Igbo and non-Igbo. Something consistent in their comments is Alex Ekwueme as a man of honour. One of such came from Professor Emmanuel Oladipo of UNILAG, who asked: “How do you feel to have your university named after such a man of honour?” Another Professor wrote: “We should look at the pedigree of the man. His iconic status in the Igbo nation and Nigeria, and the respect the name would attract to the university. To equate Dr. Ekwueme to Abiola in the case of UNILAG is to miss the point.”
Many enlightened minds also agree that Alex Ekwueme was an excellent man. He had at least seven degrees from a diversity of disciplines including Architecture, Law, and Sociology. Of everyone who has had a university named after in Nigeria, he was the most educated, and perhaps most deserving. Obviously well-bred and well educated, he was Senior Prefect at the Kings College Lagos.
He was at a time Chancellor of the Ebonyi state university. He was an early entrepreneur establishing perhaps the first firm of Architects in Nigeria, in the late 1950s. He went on to establish hotel businesses in Enugu, Owerri, and Abakaliki among others. The timing and locations of his hotel may tell something about his Igboness. He built the school that became the Federal Polytechnic Oko, and for decades was responsible for the education of so many persons in and outside Nigeria.
He was the leader of the Igbo to the 1995 Abacha constitutional conference. He gave voice to the Igbo position at that conference two of which are worthy of mention. The first is a President with two Vice-Presidents, one of whom must be from the President’s home zone, so that in case the president is unable to function, the Vice-President from his/her zone will take over. How do you see that in the light of what happened to President Yaradua, and the ill feelings in some places about the emergence of President Jonathan? The second which has become accepted in Nigeria is the six zone structure. This has subsisted despite not making it into the 1999 constitution, and some sections being suspicious of that, and would want to wish that away. This is one of the things held against Alex Ekwueme in certain quarters.
In protocol he is the most successful Igbo politician post-1970. He was the first elected Vice-President of Nigeria. Through all the trials of politicians that followed after the 1983, he was like a star, as he was cleared of any corrupt practice. Certainly this is rare, and we should be proud of this, and be glad to be associated with Alex Ekwueme.
He was a courageous man. He was chairman of the G-34 that told Abacha not to become a civilian president. This may seem easy to persons who have forgotten what 1998 was like. The G-34 was the major plank of the PDP. His sacrifice at the Jos convention that produced Chief Olusegun Obasanjo contrary to the position of the PDP that one needed to come from a ward won by the PDP in the preceding elections to be so nominated cannot be forgotten in a hurry.. I had the privilege of visiting and hearing from him in 2001 what transpired in Jos and why he let the sleeping dog lie. The concession to him was for him to be Senate President which he declined and asked that it should be zoned to the southeast. That zoning led to the subsequent emergence of Enwerem (Imo), Okadigbo (Anambra), Anyim (Ebonyi), Wabara (Abia), and Nnamani (Enugu) as Senate Presidents, a position not initially zoned to the south east. It may be important to state this for those who need to be shown something at this level which he achieved for the southeast.
Do we really need to ask any Igbo who can and read and write, and who is able to follow and interpret the trend of events in Nigeria, that it really will be a sad commentary to interpret this event? One reason many non-Igbo do not take the Igbo serious is that many Igbo do not understand who loves them, and what is important and when.
In my university FUNAI, we love the acronym and the sound. We truly love FUNAI and the sound of the name. We also love our anthem, and at least two other songs about FUNAI. Unlike other Federal Universities named after persons, ours is the only one with the word Federal retained, as announced by the Vice-President today at Oko. ABU, OAU, NAU, MAUTECH, are all Federal but do not have that in their name. We still have our beloved FUNAI, with AE added in front. Our anthem and all our songs remain as we sing them with AE-FUNAI.
But all this is beyond such level of commentary. Our university has as name a man and a legacy we truly can be proud of, and I dare say, well ahead any other.
We should please be at peace with this, and if we truly understand, be excited.
Some may ask why not rename the Polytechnic at Oko. That is for those unfamiliar with protocols and rankings in governance. Some may ask why not upgrade Oko to a university. Government is reluctant to have two federal universities in a state.
The twelve new universities with such simple names as Federal university…, are bound to be renamed at some time. If not Alex Ekwueme in the southeast, who is more accomplished? FUNAI is already ahead of the other eleven in many ways. What has happened further puts us ahead in public consciousness and I also expect some tangibles.

To God b the glory

Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba FASN
Vice Chancellor

The National Office for Technological Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) is to equip the Chemical Engineering laboratory at the Federal University Ndufu-Alike IKwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State.
This hint was dropped by the Director General of the Agency; Dr. Dan Azumi Mohammed Ibrahim yesterday when he presented a lecture entitled “Research beyond Publications” at the University.

He noted that NOTAP in conjunction with a multi-national company, PZ before the end of the 1st quarter of 2018 will furnish the Chemical Engineering laboratory of the University with important scientific and technological equipment worth N30 million.
He also assured the University that the Honourable Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu would be on hand to commission the laboratory when completed; adding that three of such laboratories have been built by the agency in different parts of the Country.
Delivering his lecture, the NOTAP’s helmsman advised academics to see research as a means of helping the Nigerian system to grow and develop not just as a mere academic exercise meant to attain promotion in a work place. He further stated that the quantum of academic publications do not translate to national development unless they are converted to technologies and products.
Hear him: “Do not rush to publish. Advanced nations are way ahead of Nigeria due to research and innovation, and intellectual property of their Citizens, not their natural resources. That is the way to go if Nigeria must be developed.”

He maintained that the world has moved from natural resource-based economy to knowledge-based economy, urging Universities and other tertiary institutions to drive this change by providing solutions to the numerous challenges facing Nigeria through their research works. Worrisomely, he also noted, that more than 90% of technologies powering Nigeria comes from abroad, adding that 6 out of 10 were software.
He also reiterated the fact that the funding system of the Nigerian educational system is weak as virtually all institutions rely solely on government funds for their activities unlike what is obtainable in the advanced world where universities depend on patents and endowment to raise funds and advised academics to begin to think-out-of-the box in order to improve the system.
In order to arrest the problem of research funding in Nigeria, Ibrahim stated that the federal government through the Ministry of Science and Technology is initiating the National Research and Innovation Fund, adding that an Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office is being established in Universities to train academics to see research as a means of providing solutions to burning national issues. On that note he promised to send two of his staff to train the academic staff of the University on the procedures for registering patent in Nigeria.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba thanked NOTAP and the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Onu in particular for choosing FUNAI as one of the institutions where scientific laboratories are being equipped by the federal government and its partners.

He also charged the academic staff of the University to take research seriously, noting that the only way to improve Nigeria was through production-driven research. He maintained that the University would ensure that the findings and recommendations of all research works carried out in the institution were made available to strategic stakeholders that could benefit from it.

DG, NOTAP, Dr. Dan Azumi Mohammed Ibrahim speaking at the FUNAI 5th Lecture

We are committed to Peace and Development of FUNAI – Host Community
The host community of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi, State, the Ndufu-Alike autonomous community, has reiterated their irrevocable commitment to the peaceful coexistence of their people and members of the university community and the development of the institution.
They made this known yesterday when some strategic stakeholders of the community led by Hon. Chukwu Abel Kelechi and Chief Ambassador Francis Igwe paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba.


Speaking during the visit, Hon. Chukwu noted that their visit was to discuss possible ways of strengthening the already existing cordial relationship between their community and the University.
He maintained that their community is peace-loving, and pledged their continued support to the development of the University. He also extolled the Vice Chancellor for the numerous transformational projects going on in the institution, adding that the University was on its way to international recognition because of its wonderful academic activities and infrastructural renaissance.

He also used the opportunity that solicit the intervention of the University Management in providing more job and admission opportunities for the indigenes of their community even as he also appealed to the University to support their efforts in getting compensation from the Ebonyi State government for the land they donated for the establishment of the institution in 2011.
Other speakers including Chief Igwe, Apostle Emma Mbam and Hon. Dave Onuoha also commended the Vice Chancellor for his forthrightness and peaceful disposition in dealing with members of the host community especially those who are still living within the University premises and advised him to engage their people in more regular discussions to avoid mutual suspicion.
Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba assured them of the University’s support in dealing with some of their challenges, adding that he has decided not to force any occupant out of the University premises but to work-out peaceful means of resolving the problems.


“We insist on having a good relationship with our host community. We will never quarrel with you”, the Vice Chancellor stated.
He also maintained that it was not the duty of the University to pay land compensation but that of the State government who surveyed and handed over the land to the federal government for the establishment of the University, and advised the occupants of the university land to leave now as infrastructural development is already sweeping across the campus.
On the issues of employment and admission opportunities the Vice Chancellor noted that the University has done well, as many sons and daughters of the community have been employed to work or admitted to study in the University and promised to do more taking into cognizance of the government policies governing both matters.


VC. Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba (on white) and some members of the university management in a group picture with stakeholders of the Ndufu-Alikie autonomous community during the visit

History was once again made in the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State as the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba inaugurated the board of the institution’s postgraduate school. This is coming after the recent inauguration of the Board of College of Medicine. The University recently received the nod of the National Universities Commission to commence both programmes.


In his remarks at the event, the Dean of the School, Professor Kevin Nwogu thanked the Vice Chancellor for his doggedness which ensured the prompt approval of postgraduate studies in the University by the National Universities Commission.
“I am aware of the efforts the Vice Chancellor made in ensuring that the Post-graduate school takes off”, the Dean noted.
He further appealed for the support and cooperation of the various faculties that are running post-graduate programmes to ensure timely delivery of the programmes. He vowed to make sure that the School sets an academic precedent that would be one of its kind in Nigeria, adding that they had already studied the activities of some other postgraduate schools in order to be the best.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nwajiuba charged the Board to ensure timely delivery of all programmes in order to be a model postgraduate school in Nigeria, urging the members to take advantage of the opportunity and learn from the mistakes of older Universities.
He also stressed the importance of adhering strictly to academic calendar, so as to avoid unnecessary delays usually associated with some Universities in graduating postgraduate students.

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The Vice Chancellor further used the opportunity to encourage both staff and students to plant trees and flowers to make the University a green-campus even as he also called for support to the activities of the FUNAI Parents’ Forum in their drive to bridge the infrastructural deficit in the University.
Hear him: “This year is the year of tree planting and everyone is expected to plant trees and flowers to make the University look better”, adding that “the parents’ forum is not unique to FUNAI. Let us encourage them to make the University better.”
The members of the FUNAI Postgraduate School Board are:
1. Vice Chancellor – Chairman
2. Deputy Vice Chancellor
3. University Librarian
4. Provost, College of Medicine
5. Deans of Faculties
6. Director of Academic Planning
7. Dean of Post Graduate School
8. Deputy Dean Postgraduate School
9. Coordinators of Postgraduate programmes in various departments
10. Secretary – Miss Maureen Ugwu



L-R: Bursar, Alhaji R. K. Aliu, Sub-Dean PG School, Dr. Moses Alo, Dean, Faculty of Education, Dr. Chinyere Nwajiuba, Dean of Postgraduate School, Professor Kevin Nwogu, DVC, Professor Sunday Elom, VC, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor F. X. O Ugodulunwa, Secretary PG Board, Ms. Maureen Ugwu, Provost, College of Medicine, Professor Edward Uche-Nwachi, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Professor G. M. T Emezue and Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Dr. Ogugua Egwu in a group picture after the inauguration ceremony at the VC’s Conference Room

In line with the promise of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, on assumption of duty, to always ensure that qualified, competent and productive staff receive their promotion as at when due, the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State has promoted 177 of its staff.
The breakdown of the number shows that 52 senior non-teaching, 34 teaching and 88 junior staff were promoted to the next rank with their letters of promotion dated 1st October, 2017. Three of the teaching staff were promoted to the rank of Reader (Associate Professor). They are Dr. (Mrs.) Mary J. Eteng of the department of Sociology/Psychology/Criminology and Security Studies, Dr. Richard C. Ehiri of the department of Chemistry/Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Dr. Benedict O. Nweke of the department of Languages/ Linguistics/Literary Studies
Some of the staff who received their letters of promotion yesterday were extremely happy with the development, expressing their gratitude to the Vice Chancellor for living up to his promise of ensuring that workers were promoted without hitches. They equally poured encomiums on the University Governing Council for approving their promotions.
Speaking after collecting his promotion letter, Engr. Friday Nkwo of the ICT department thanked the Vice Chancellor for being worker-friendly and a man of his word, stressing that the promotion would serve as a source of motivation for higher productivity. He further enjoined other staff to join hands with the Vice Chancellor to achieve his vision of making FUNAI a reputable center of learning and research.


In their reaction to the staff promotion, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), FUNAI Chapter, through their chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Chigbata stated that the Vice Chancellor has once again shown that he has the interest of workers at heart, urging him not to rest on his oars in putting the welfare of staff in the front burner of his administration. He also assured the Vice Chancellor of the continuous support of the SSANU members in the drive to make FUNAI a world-class University, and advised the staff to take their duties seriously when they resume duty from the on-going national strike called by the Joint Action Council of SSANU, NASU and NAAT to press home their demands from the federal government

A cross section of FUNAI STAFF

The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State has honoured the pioneer Vice Chancellor, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe for his meritorious service to the University.
Also honoured with him were the former Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Chief Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, the former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor emeritus Mosto Onuoha, pioneer Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Chukwu and a former member of the University Council representing the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs. Rose Gold-Idehen.


Speaking at the award night held recently to appreciate the former key officers of the University, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba thanked them for their sacrifices especially when the institution was newly established, adding that he has continued to build and expand on the foundations they laid.
He further enjoined them to be happy for the rare opportunity God gave them to play critical pioneering roles in the University, noting that their names have been eternally inscribed in the history of the institution even as he stated that in future they would always be remembered for their work in FUNAI.
Professor Nwajiuba further reiterated his commitment towards ensuring that the culture of excellence and integrity is maintained in the University in order to ensure it makes steady progress in all fronts.
In their separate responses the awardees thanked the Vice Chancellor for the honour, noting that it was one of a kind. Professor Ibidapo-Obe in particular expressed his gratitude to the Vice Chancellor for recognizing the modest contribution he made to the development of FUNAI as its pioneer vice chancellor, stressing that the award would always remain indelible in his heart.


It may also be recalled that Professor Nwajiuba had in consultation with the Governing Council as he assumed office, named the main University Library after the pioneer Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibidapo-Obe and the administrative building after Mr. Chukwu, the pioneer Registrar for their outstanding contributions to the University.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Professor Mba Uzoukwu reinstated the commitment of the Council towards making policies that would place the University in higher academic pedestal among other Universities in Nigeria and beyond. He maintained that FUNAI is being repositioned to attain the ideals and culture of a world-class University, ensuring that students are prepared to acquire functional knowledge and sellable skills to be globally competitive while the capacities of staff are being built to make them highly productive and efficient in their various fields.
The award, a first of its kind in the history of the University, was a clear demonstration of statesmanship by the Vice Chancellor; as it is usually rare in our type of society for an incumbent office holder to acknowledge the positive contributions of his predecessor and also publicly celebrate him.

The event was graced by the Chancellor of the University, HRM Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo CFR, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egba Land, wife of the first President of Nigeria, Professor (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe and other dignitaries.

VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba (L) giving a plague to the pioneer Vice Chancellor of FUNAI, Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe in recognition of his meritorious service to the University while his wife claps

The Federal Government is to build an independent power plant at Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State as part of the government’s policy to connect all federal universities to the national power grid.
This was made known recently when a team from the Rural Electricity Agency (REA), Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing visited the University to take-over the project sites for its eventual commencement.

Giving an insight on the project, the leader of the REA team, Mr. Saheed Oseni-Wahab noted that the idea was initiated in 2016 by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing to take all federal universities to the national power grid, adding that FUNAI is among the nine Universities selected for the first phase of the project.
“FUNAI is one of the nine universities that are benefiting from this power project in the first phase”, he said.
Other beneficiary institutions are Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Efuru,, University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Federal University of Agriculture, Markudi, Bayero University, Kano, Usaman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, and Abubakar Tafa Belewa University, Gubi Campus, Bauchi.


He further stressed that the power project would not only lead to the construction of a solar farm but also an independent power plant and a training center in the University.
Welcoming the team to the University, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba thanked the Federal Government for choosing the institution as one of the first beneficiaries of the power project, charging the contractor to start work immediately and more importantly to ensure quality work.
“Let us have action immediately. It is our dream to switch-off all generators
“Our University is young and growing. Our interest is that you carry out a quality work”, the Vice Chancellor stated.
Responding on behalf of the contacting firm, SWL Nigeria Limited, Mr. Heaven Upadhyay, noted that the power plant when completed would be a hybrid system, with the capacity to work with or without the power grid.
He further stated that through the project a solar farm would be constructed in the University to generate one megawatt of renewable energy, adding that it would enable the institution overcome power problem confronting most organizations in Nigeria.

L-R: DPPWS, Dr. A. I Ezeocha, Mr. Heaven Upadhyay, Akhileshkumor Singh, Registrar, Mrs. Odisa C. Okeke, VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, DVC, Prof. Sunday Elom, Bursar, Alhaji R. K Aliu, Piyush Budhauliya, REA team leader, Mr. Saheed Oseni-Wahab and the University Librarian, Dr. O. O Adediji

The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, yesterday, held a workshop for the academic staff of the institution on developing sustainable research culture.
The workshop which was held under the auspices of Directorate of Academic Planning is geared towards equipping academics with the requisite knowledge about research funding and grants acquisition and utilization.

Declaring the workshop open, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba who was represented by his deputy Professor Sunday Elom urged the participants to take the workshop seriously, stating that the university is organizing the program in order to help boost the academic standing of its staff to enable them attain greater heights in their respective fields.
In his remarks, the Director of Research and Development, Engr. Professor O.O Ugwu stressed the importance of Research in the development of academics in particular and the country in general, advising the university to concentrate more on developing research programs. He further stated that grants were important for Research but usually most Nigerian Universities do not set aside a good budget for research due to financial constraints. He however admonished the participants to look for outside agencies such as TETFund and PTDF for Research funding and sponsorship even as he also encouraged them to use the internet in searching for possible foreign sponsors.

Speaking on the topic: “How to Identify Appropriate Funders”, the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Dr. Jonny Ogunji enjoined the participants to apply for funding from appropriate funders. He further encouraged them to make use of the internet in searching for appropriate funders within and outside the country, for their Research works.
In his own presentation on: “How to Write Research Proposal”, Professor Jesse C. Uneke urged researchers to be properly guided while writing Research Proposals. He noted that writing a Research proposal that could be approved by appropriate funders is tricky, advising academics to stop concentrating solely on classroom works but to indulge in Research in order to find solutions to pressing challenges facing mankind.

DVC, Prof. Sunday Elom (6th L) in a group photograph with some members of the University Management and the Resource persons after the workshop

The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, yesterday, commissioned a water project donated to the institution by a non-governmental organization, the Samuel Omogo foundation.
The borehole which is part of the organization’s corporate social responsibility is geared towards ameliorating the challenges faced by students in the area of portable water supply.

Welcoming the Foundation to the University, Prof. Nwajiuba thanked them for their benevolence, and called on other NGO’s to partner the University in other areas of need.
He maintained that life is all about giving, advising staff and students to stop holding back; rather they should use their talents and resources to contribute to the development of the University.
“We are called to build this University. That is God’s purpose for all of us. Please, stop holding back, for there is so much work to be done”, he said.
The Vice Chancellor further noted that his dream was to make the University the most green-campus in Nigeria and called on the members of the University community to plant trees and flowers to make the vision a reality.

In his speech, the Chief Executive Officer of the Samuel Omogo Foundation, Rev. Fr. Peter Omogo noted that the donation of a borehole to the University was spurred by the challenges he faced as a child, when he had to trek for a very long distance to be able to access water for the family.
He stressed that the goal of the Foundation was to leave a legacy by making a difference in the lives of people and communities, adding that life without legacy is worthless.


He further noted that through the collaboration the Foundation has with some Rotary clubs in Nigeria and United States of America, they have been able to build 190 boreholes in Ebonyi State, maintaining that the most important of all human needs is water. The reverend gentleman therefore used the opportunity to challenge the staff and students to work together, utilize their potential, skills and resources to make positive impact on their immediate environment and beyond.
Earlier, the Coordinator of the Vice Chancellor’s Office, Bar. Grace Eze-Ali who attracted the project to the University thanked the donor for his kind-heartedness and selfless service to humanity through the execution of life-touching projects in different parts of Ebonyi State
She maintained that the borehole would help in preventing the outbreak of water-borne diseases such as cholera in the University.
There were musical and dance performances by some students of the University to spice-up the event.

The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State has commenced admissions into its postgraduate programmes in the 2017/2018 academic session.
The postgraduate studies of the University is starting with three Faculties, namely Basic Medical Sciences, Science and Management and Social Sciences.
Accordingly, prospective students can now obtain their postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s (M.Sc.) and PhD forms from the Office of the Secretary, Postgraduate School, Needs Assessment Building at the University’s permanent site as deadline for submission of all applications is 31st January, 2018.
The full advert for admission into the approved programmes could be found on the University website – www. funai.edu.ng and in the Eastern Reckoner newspaper of Wednesday, 10th January, 2018 as well as in the Daily Times and Ebonyi Voice newspapers of Monday, 18th December, 2017.
While giving insight into the reason for commencing postgraduate studies in the University, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba noted that the University was geared towards running a well-tailored research-based and functional postgraduate programmes in order to develop the needed manpower that can drive the socio-economic development of Nigeria and beyond.
He added that FUNAI was well prepared, despite that it is relatively young, to give students the best academic training in their chosen fields, adding that at the end they would be globally competitive even as he equally promised to ensure the students benefit from the numerous international linkages and collaborations the institution has with other Universities.
The Vice Chancellor further thanked the National Universities Commission for approving the postgraduate studies of the University, pledging to ensure that the quality of the programmes is assured and maintained at all times.
The commencement of the postgraduate studies is coming after the National Universities Commission had visited the University in November 2017 for resource verification and subsequently approved its take-off in the 2017/2018 academic session.

This is to inform all returning students that the deadline for payment of all approved charges for the 2017/2018 academic session is Friday, 19th January, 2018. Note that failure to meet the deadline shall attract an additional Ten Thousand Naira (N10, 000) for late payment.
In addition, all fresh students (including those admitted into MBBS and Religion Programmes) are by this notice informed that the deadline for payment of acceptance fee is Monday, 15th January, 2018. Any candidate that fails to meet the deadline shall be deemed to have forfeited his/her admission.
More so, payment for all approved charges for all fresh students shall end on Wednesday, 26th January, 2018. Please note that failure to meet the deadline shall attract a penalty of N10, 000 for late payment.
Please, be properly guided.

Signed:
Management

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed programmes (full-time, part-time and weekend) in the School of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI) for the 2017/2018 academic session.

Faculty of Science
PGD, M.Sc. and PhD in:

Computer Science
Geology/Geophysics
Statistics


Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
M.Sc. and PhD in Physiology



Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in:

Accountancy
Business Administration
Economics
Sociology
Psychology
Criminology and Security Studies
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A.General Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a postgraduate programme in FUNAI, all candidates must possess a minimum of credit pass in O’ level English Language. In addition, candidates seeking admission into the Faculties of Science, Basic Medical Sciences and Management and Social Sciences must have a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics

All prospective applicants must possess at least 5 O’ level Credit passes at not more than 2 sittings from WAEC, GCE, NECO or TC II. Any candidate who does not satisfy the O’ level requirements for the courses of choice shall not be considered for admission.

B.Specific Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
To qualify for admission into the PGD programme, candidates must:

hold a bachelor’s degree from the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo or equivalent institutions recognized by Senate,
hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognized institution, passed at upper credit in a related discipline, or
hold a third class degree from the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo or from an equivalent institution recognized by Senate, with a CPGA not below 2 on a 5-point scale, or
hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognized institution, passed at lower credit level in a related discipline.


Masters’ Degree (M.Sc.)
To qualify for admission into the Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) programme, candidates must:

be graduates of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo or equivalent institutions recognized by Senate, who hold a Second Class (Hons.), Upper Division degree in relevant disciplines.
hold the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo or PGD from equivalent institutions recognized by Senate with a CPGA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale.


Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D)
To be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) programme, candidates must:

hold a Master’s degree in the appropriate field of study from any University recognized by Senate of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo
have obtained a CPGA of not less than 3.5 on a 5-point scale


METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates who meet the requirements outlined above should obtain application forms from the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, NEEDS Assessment Building, FUNAI, after the payment of an application fee of N15, 000 through Remita and obtaining RRR number. Payment should be made in favour of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo at any bank.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Completed application forms and photocopy of all relevant credentials should be enclosed in an envelope marked “PG Admission” and returned to:

The Secretary

School of Postgraduate Studies

Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo

PMB 1010

Abakaliki, Ebonyi State



Note:

Candidates are also required to provide reports from three referees, one of whom should be their former Head of Department.


Candidates should request their institutions to forward their academic transcripts in sealed cover to the address above not later than the closing date. Any candidate whose transcript is not received will not be considered for admission.


CLOSING DATE

All completed applications, academic transcripts and referees’ reports must reach the Office of the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies not later than 31st January, 2018 to be considered for the 2017/2018 admission exercise.



Signed:

Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs)

Registrar

1. Acceptance fee - #15,000
2. Other Charges - #44,000
3. Portal charges for online course registration - #3,000
4. Hostel Accommodation ( Optional) – Remita - #30,000
Refundable caution Fee (Optional - only for those resident in the hostel) - #20,000
Account Name: FUNAI OUTLOOK LTD
BANK: UBA – ACCT NO: 1018854265
5. SUG DUES - #1,500
Account Name: FUNAI STUDENTS FORUM
BANK: ZENITH BANK PLC
ACCT NO: 1015160259
6. FUNAI PARENTS SECURITY LEVY - #50,000
Account Name: FUNAI PARENTS FORUM
BANK: FIDELITY BANK PLC
Acct No: 6060217667
7. FUNAI CUSTOMIZED T – SHIRT - #2,000
Account Name: FUNAI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BANK: FIDELITY BANK PLC
Acct No: 6060202892
8. FACULTY DUES - #2,000
Account Name: FUNAI FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
BANK: FIDELITY BANK PLC
Acct No: 6060202926


9. GENERAL STUDIES FEE - #2,000
Account Name: FUNAI GENERAL STUDIES UNIT
BANK: FCMB
Acct No: 3031543022
10. FUNAI CUSTOMIZED NOTE BOOKS - #1,500
(To be collected at the University Bookshop)
NOTE: That a payment invoice is to be generated on the portal for the online payment option (Acceptance Fee, Other Charges). You are also expected to follow the stipulated registration procedures.
Congratulations.
Dr Charles Nkem Okolie
Ag. Dean Student Affairs.

1. Acceptance fee - #50,000
2. Other Charges - #100,000
3. Portal charges for online course registration - #3,000
4. Hostel Accommodation ( Compulsory) – Remita - #30,000
Refundable caution Fee (Compulsory) #20,000
Account Name: FUNAI OUTLOOK LTD
BANK: UBA
ACCT NO: 1018854265
5. SUG DUES - #1,500
Account Name: FUNAI STUDENTS FORUM
BANK: ZENITH BANK PLC
ACCT NO: 1015160259
6. FUNAI PARENTS SECURITY LEVY - #50,000
Account Name: FUNAI PARENTS FORUM
BANK: FIDELITY BANK PLC
Acct No: 6060217667
7. FUNAI CUSTOMIZED T – SHIRT - #2,000
Account Name: FUNAI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BANK: FIDELITY BANK PLC
Acct No: 6060202892
8. FACULTY DUES - #2,000
Account Name: FUNAI FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
BANK: FIDELITY BANK PLC
Acct No: 6060202926

9. GENERAL STUDIES FEE - #2,000
Account Name: FUNAI GENERAL STUDIES UNIT
BANK: FCMB
Acct No: 3031543022
10. MEDICAL ENDOWMENT FUND - #250,000
(Account Details to be provided)
11. FUNAI CUSTOMIZED NOTE BOOKS - #1,500
(To be collected at the University Bookshop)
NOTE:
1. You should generate a payment invoice from the portal for all the online payment options (Acceptance Fee, Other Charges).
2. You are also expected to follow the stipulated registration procedures.
3. More importantly, hostel accommodation has been reserved for all candidates offered admission into the MBBS programme. Please, be informed that no candidate for the programme wil live outside the University campus.
Congratulations.
Dr Charles Nkem Okolie
Ag. Dean Student Affairs

This is to inform all candidates that sat for the post-UTME screening of the Federal University Nduf-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State for College of Medicine (MBBS) and B. A. Religion that the result of the exercise is out.
To access your Post-UTME result, Click Here or Click on Check PUTME Screening Result on the QUICK LINKS menu item and follow the under-listed steps:

On the Post-UTME Screening Result Portal, enter your JAMB Registration Number and select the Supplementary Result from the dropdown menu to generate an invoice.
Make payment at the bank using the invoice generated from the portal.
Return to the portal to check your result. https://www.funai.edu.ng/news/post-utme-mbbs-and-b-a-religion-result/
NOTE:

All candidates offered provisional admission in the 2017/2018 session have up to 15th January, 2018 to accept it. Kindly note that any offer not accepted on/or before the said date is automatically forfeited.

Accommodation has been reserved for all candidates offered admission into the MBBS program.
Please be informed that no candidate for the said program will live outside the university campus.
All concerned should be properly guided.

• As John Nnia Nwodo delivers 2nd Convocation Lecture
• Governing Council honours past VC, others
The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has turned-out 22 first class graduates at its 2nd convocation ceremony held yesterday at the convocation arena.
Speaking at the epoch-making event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba noted that 247 graduates were turned-out at this year’s convocation ceremony; out of which 22 graduated with first class honours degrees in different disciplines.

Hear him “The graduands being celebrated today are 247…Of these 247 graduands, 22 emerged in first class, 140 in the second class upper, 80 in the second class lower, and 5 in the third class.”

He attributed the good performance to a number of factors which included excellent and world-class staff – student ratios, staff commitment, willingness of students to learn, dearth of common vices plaguing other older universities, good laboratories and workshops, among others.
Admonishing the graduands, the Vice Chancellor said: “May I remind you that sowing and reaping have not ended with your graduation, You have merely moved to higher levels of sowing and reaping. What eventually becomes of you will depend not only on the quality of your harvest so far, which have become seeds for the future- and that is the degree you are being admitted into today – but what choices you make in the years ahead; for every choice we make will bear consequences.”

Nwajiuba also used the opportunity to express his gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for the Federal government’s ecological intervention in the University. He further thanked the Ebonyi State Government for their warm relationship with the university, and called on investors and good-spirited individuals to contribute to the development of the University,
In his own speech, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Professor Mba Uzoukwu, reiterated the commitment of the Council to ensuring that the institution sticks to the principles of excellence and integrity, vowing to promote the culture of selfless service, transparency, accountability and meritocracy in running the affairs of the University. He also stressed their support to Senate and Management of the institution in order to produce highly knowledgeable, responsible and enterprising graduates.
The Chancellor, His Royal Majesty, Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland while addressing the Convocation charged the University authorities to remain committed to the vision of building a world-class institution that would be reputed for its vibrant teaching and learning activities. He stressed that the level of Nigeria’s economic growth and development depends to a large extent on the quality and quantity of functional knowledge and sellable skills at the disposal of the citizens as well as the quality of research output from Universities.


The Visitor of the University and the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari while addressing the Convocation reiterated the commitment of his government towards funding education even as he challenged universities to embark on productive research and international collaborations in order to enunciate innovative ideas and solutions to problems facing the nation.

The President who was represented by the Director of Management Support Services in the National Universities Commission, Bar. Victor Onuoha also used the opportunity to reiterate his commitment towards ensuring a better deal for all Nigerians, adding that the policies of his government have started making positive impact on the economy. The President further noted that the fight against corruption in public offices and war against book haram and other security challenges shall be sustained to ensure the country is safe for living and investment.
Meanwhile, the President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo was the guest lecturer at the 2nd convocation lecture of the university which was chaired by the wife of the first President of Nigeria, Professor Uche Azikiwe.
Speaking on the topic: “National Reconciliation and The Role of Universities”, Nwodo noted that universities were supposed to be places for research, growth of ideas, and solution-oriented contribution for advancement of mankind, but decried the lack of funding, poor management and intellectual dishonesty that are deterring most Nigerian Universities from fulfilling those roles.


Cases of lecturers compromising their objectivity in marking of scripts by awarding marks to students for money have dented confidentiality and reliability in the rating of students in examinations”, he lamented.


He further called on government to maintain the autonomy of Universities if they were to achieve the purpose of their establishment. He maintained that universities in Nigeria by the laws that govern them were expected to enjoy considerable internal autonomy in their administration but regretted that government’s appointment of University Governing Councils mostly on political patronage has remotely diluted their autonomy.

Earlier in her opening remarks, the Chair of the occasion, Professor Azikiwe reiterated her belief in one Nigeria, urging all those calling for Nigeria’s dismemberment to retrace their footsteps and seek other peaceful means for making their grievances known to government. She further stressed the importance of fairness for all Nigerians irrespective of their ethnic, religious and political linings, calling on the government to listen to all grievances and tackle all forms of marginalization against some aggrieved ethnic nationalities in order to promote national reconciliation.
The University Governing Council also used the period of the Convocation ceremony to honour its former Pro-chancellor/Chairman, Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, former Vice Chancellor and Registrar, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe and Mr. Gabriel O. Chukwu, and a former member of the Council, Mrs. Rose Gold-Idehen, for their meritorious service to the University.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed programmes (full-time, part-time and weekend) in the School of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI) for the 2017/2018 academic session.
1. Faculty of Science
PGD, M.Sc. and PhD in:
• Computer Science
• Geology/Geophysics
• Statistics

2. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
M.Sc. and PhD in Physiology

3. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in:
• Accountancy
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Criminology and Security Studies
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. General Requirements
To be eligible for admission into a postgraduate programme in FUNAI, all candidates must possess a minimum of credit pass in O’ level English Language. In addition, candidates seeking admission into the Faculties of Science, Basic Medical Sciences and Management and Social Sciences must have a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics


All prospective applicants must possess at least 5 O’ level Credit passes at not more than 2 sittings from WAEC, GCE, NECO or TC II. Any candidate who does not satisfy the O’ level requirements for the courses of choice shall not be considered for admission.

B. Specific Requirements

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
To qualify for admission into the PGD programme, candidates must:
i. hold a bachelor’s degree from the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo or equivalent institutions recognized by Senate,
ii. hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognized institution, passed at upper credit in a related discipline, or
iii. hold a third class degree from the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo or from an equivalent institution recognized by Senate, with a CPGA not below 2 on a 5-point scale, or
iv. hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognized institution, passed at lower credit level in a related discipline.

2. Masters’ Degree (M.Sc.)
To qualify for admission into the Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) programme, candidates must:
i. be graduates of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo or equivalent institutions recognized by Senate, who hold a Second Class (Hons.), Upper Division degree in relevant disciplines.
ii. hold the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo or PGD from equivalent institutions recognized by Senate with a CPGA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale.

3. Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D)
To be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) programme, candidates must:
i. hold a Master’s degree in the appropriate field of study from any University recognized by Senate of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo
ii. have obtained a CPGA of not less than 3.5 on a 5-point scale



METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates who meet the requirements outlined above should obtain application forms form the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, NEEDS Assessment Building, FUNAI, after the payment of an application fee of N15, 000 through Remita and obtaining RRR number. Payment should be made in favour of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo at any bank.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS
Completed application forms and photocopy of all relevant credentials should be enclosed in an envelope marked “PG Admission” and returned to:
The Secretary
School of Postgraduate Studies
Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo
PMB 1010
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

Note:
1. Candidates are also required to provide reports from three referees, one of whom should be their former Head of Department.

2. Candidates should request their institutions to forward their academic transcripts in sealed cover to the address above not later than the closing date. Any candidate whose transcript is not received will not be considered for admission.

CLOSING DATE

All completed applications, academic transcripts and referees’ reports must reach the Office of the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies not later than 31st January, 2018 to be considered for the 2017/2018 admission exercise.


Signed:
Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs)
Registrar