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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.
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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

The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, yesterday, inaugurated the Board of College of Medicine of the institution.
The inauguration is an outcome of the recent approval of the University’s MBBS programme by the National Universities Commission. The Commission had visited the University in 3rd November, 2017 where it verified the Resources and assessed the preparedness of the University to kick-start its College of Medicine.
Speaking during the event, the Vice Chancellor noted that this was the first time any University in Nigeria is receiving first-time approval from the National Universities Commission to commence MBBS programme, adding that the University is committed to running a quality College of Medicine to ensure that the students receive the best education in the field.

Members of the Board include:
1. Pro-chancellor – Chairman
2. Vice-Chancellor – Member
3. Provost of the College - Member
4. Deputy Provost of the College - Member
5. Chairman of the Teaching Hospital Management Board - Member
6. Chief Medical Director of the Teaching Hospital – Member
7. All the Faculty Deans of the College - Member
8. Nominee of the Council - Member
9. Two Nominee of the Senate - Member
10. Nominee of Academic Board - Member
11. Representative of Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja - Member
12. Representative of Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja - Member
13. College Secretary – Secretary to the Board
14. College Accountant - Member
The inauguration of the University’s College of Medicine Board and the eventual commencement of MBBS Programme in the 2017/2018 academic session is another landmark achievement by the Management as it strives to reposition the institution to make it the most acceptable academic destination for students and academics in Nigeria.

The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba said the institution is making steady progress in its drive to become a reputable hub of learning and research.
The Vice Chancellor made this known yesterday during a press briefing to mark the commencement of activities to herald the second convocation ceremony of the University slated for Tuesday, 19th December, 2017.
“If you were here last year you would have noticed the great improvement going on now in the University especially in the area of road construction”, he said.


He maintained that he was committed to taking the University to greater heights, vowing to sustain the tempo of infrastructural development and academic expansion going on in the University. He also used the opportunity to thank President Mohammadu Buhari for approving Ecological Fund intervention in the University which led to the on-going roads and drainages construction in the institution.


The University helmsman further called on good-spirited individuals, non-governmental organizations and private investors to partner the University in constructing students’ hostels in order to bridge the gap in accommodation, noting that the University cannot do it alone.
“Government cannot provide everything for our students. That is why we are open and calling on individuals and organizations, including the Nigeria Union of Journalist to partner with us to build hostels in the University”, he stated.
He stressed the importance of public-private partnership in solving some of the infrastructural challenges facing Nigeria Universities, noting that the Federal Government is quite in support of it.
On the forthcoming convocation ceremony, Professor Nwajiuba stated that Chief John Nnia Nwodo, the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo would be speaking in the Convocation Lecture on National Reconciliation and the Role of Universities while the wife of the first President of Nigeria, Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe would chair the occasion.
He added that the University would be turning-out 245 graduates at this year’s convocation ceremony, saying that his joy was not necessarily in the number but the quality of the individuals.

The Vice Chancellor, PROFESSOR CHINEDUM UZOMA NWAJIUBA, on behalf of Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and Students of the FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU-ALIKE IKWO (FUNAI), EBONYI STATE cordially invites the general public to the 2ND CONVOCATION CEREMONY of the institution.

Programme of Events

THURSDAY, 7TH DECEMBER, 2017: Pre-convocation Press Conference by the Vice Chancellor

Venue: Senate Chamber, Permanent Site

Time: 12.00 noon


FRIDAY, 8TH DECEMBER, 2017: Juma’t Service

Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site

Time: 3.00pm


SUNDAY, 10TH DECEMBER, 2017: Interdenominational Thanksgiving Church Service

Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site

Time: 9.00am


MONDAY, 11TH DECEMBER, 2017: Research Faire

Venue: University Library Quadrangle, Take-off site

Time: 10.00am



MONDAY, 18TH DECEMBER, 2017: Convocation Lecture/Gala Night

Convocation Lecture

Lecturer: Chief John Nnia Nwodo, President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo

Topic: National Reconciliation and the Role of Universities

Chair of the occasion: Her Excellency, Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe

Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site

Time: 11.00am


Induction of the Graduands into Alumni Association/Awards

Venue: University Auditorium

Time: 4.00pm


Send-forth and Gala Night

Venue: Osborne Hotels, Abakaliki

Time: 7.00pm


TUESDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 2017

Award of first degrees and Prizes as well as commendation letters to distinguished individuals and organizations for their contribution to the development of the University

Venue: Convocation Arena, Permanent site

Time: 10.00am


NOTICE FOR ALL GRADUANDS

1.Graduands are please requested to note the following:

It is mandatory for all Graduands to pay a convocation fee of N7,000 which includes the following items irrespective of attendance to the convocation ceremony:
Order of proceedings – N1, 500
Hiring of Academic gown - N3, 500
Certificate – N2, 000

All Graduands are expected to dress in full appropriate wear for the occasion (i.e. suit, shirt and tie for men and skirt suit/shirt and blouse or gown for ladies) or full national dress
Academic gowns shall be collected at the Faculties
Graduands must present evidence of payment before they can collect Convocation materials.
Collection of Convocation materials commences on Thursday 14th December, 207
All hired gowns should be returned by the Graduands to their collection points not later than Wednesday, 20th December, 2017. Failure to return the gown on time attracts N1, 500 daily while damage or outright loss of the gown shall attract a penalty of N20, 000
All graduands are to assembly in front of the administrative block by 9.00 am for the commencement of procession
It is compulsory for all Graduands to participate in the academic procession and to put on the approved academic regalia


MODE OF PAYMENT

All payments to Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo should be made through the following procedure:

Log into remita.net
Click on pay a Federal Government Agency
Under the name MDA, type Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo
Go to name of service purpose and click on box
Select Convocation fees, fill out the required information
Print out the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number
Take the RRR number to any bank of your choice nationwide and make payments
Payments will begin on Monday, 11th December, 2017

Signed:

Prof. Sunday O. Elom

Chairman, Senate Ceremonial Committee

08032686617

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU-ALIKE, IKWO
2ND CONVOCATION CEREMONY
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba, on behalf of Governing Council, Senate and Congregation cordially invites the general public to the 2nd convocation ceremony of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State.
Programme of Events
Thursday, 7th December, 2017: Pre-convocation Press Conference by the Vice Chancellor
Venue: Senate Chamber, Permanent Site
Time: 12.00 noon
Friday, 8th December, 2017: Juma’t Service
Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site
Time: 3.00pm
Sunday, 10th December, 2017: Interdenominational Thanksgiving Church Service
Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site
Time: 9.00am
Monday, 11th December, 2017: Research Faire
Venue: University Library Quadrangle, Take-off site
Time: 10.00am

Monday, 18th December, 2017: Convocation Lecture/Variety Show
a. Convocation Lecture
Lecturer: Chief John Nnia Nwodo, President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo
Topic: National Reconciliation and the Role of Universities
Chairman of the occasion: Her Excellency, Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe
Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site
Time: 11.00am

b. Send-forth and Award Night for graduands
Venue: International Conference Center, Abakaliki
Time: 4.00pm
Tuesday, 19th December, 2017: Convocation Ceremony
Award of first degrees and Prizes as well as commendation letters to distinguished individuals and organizations for their contribution to the development of the University
Venue: Convocation Arena, Permanent site
Time: 10.00am

Signed:
Prof. Sunday O. Elom
Chairman, Senate Ceremonial Committee
08032686617

This is to inform the general public that the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State shall commence the admission of candidates into the following programmes for 2017/2018 academic session:

Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Religion (B.A. Religion)
All interested candidates who chose FUNAI as first choice institution and others that may be interested in studying the following programmes in the University can apply.

Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Religion (B.A. Religion)
This call is specifically for those who sat for the 2017/2018 UTME and scored 180 and above. Registered candidates should note that a Post-UTME Screening Exercise for Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Religion (B.A. Religion) respectively is scheduled to hold as follows:

Date:

Day 1: Tuesday, 12th December, 2017

Day 2: Wednesday, 13th December, 2017

Day 3: Thursday, 14th December, 2017

Time: 8.00 am daily

Venue: University Computer-based Test (CBT) Center

Registration:

Registration for the post-UTME screening exercise shall commence on Thursday, 30th November and end on Sunday, 10th December, 2017.

To register follow the steps outlined below:

Visit the University website: funai.edu.ng
Click on Quick Links item
Click on 2017/2018 Medicine & Surgery, and Religion
Enter your JAMB Registration number
Select your payment mode (Generate Remita Retrieval Reference Number)
Proceed to any bank for your payment with Remita number
Return to the application page and enter your JAMB Registration Number again
Proceed with the completion of the form
Confirm your entries
Submit application
Print out your acknowledgement slip and come with to the post-UTME Screening Exercise on the date indicated on the acknowledgement slip.
Test Requirement

Each Candidate is required to come with 2017/2018 original UTME result slip showing his/her picture and score as well as his/her registration print-out from the University portal.

Screening Fee

Eligible candidates are required to pay a screening fee of N2,000.00 only.

Note:

The Post-UTME shall be CBT mode and all applicants shall be subjected to it including candidates who participated in the Post-UTME screening earlier conducted by the University for other Courses and now wish to apply for Medicine and Surgery or Religion respectively. Candidates’ Post-UTME results earlier obtained shall not count.
For B.A. Religion Programme, candidates should also be guided by the UTME subject combination as prescribed in the JAMB brochure.
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES EARLIER OFFERED ADMISSION INTO FUNAI IN THE 2017/2018 SESSION

All candidates who were offered admission to study in the University for the 2017/2018 academic session are expected to accept the offer up till midnight of 11th December, 2017 or be deemed to have forfeited the admission.

For further enquiries, please contact these hotlines: 07031810065, 08037544454, 08173383032, 08067558863.

Signed:
Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs.)
Registrar

As part of the landmark collaboration between the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State and the French Government, the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Dennys Gauer, was in the University yesterday in an official visit.
The partnership, a first of its kind in the Nigerian University system is providing post-graduate scholarship opportunities to qualified academic staff of the institution in celebrated French Universities.
Welcoming the envoy to the University during a colourful event organized in his honour, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, noted that the visit was highly valued and would also be recorded as a significant event in the history of the young university.
VC, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba welcoming the French Ambassador, His Excellency, Mr. Denys Gauer in his office
“His Excellency, we are proud that we have been offered this opportunity by the country you represent; a major player in world affairs with an old history of sustaining partnerships”, he stated.
He also appreciated the role France played in nurturing the Paris Agreement on Climate change, noting that he was a negotiator for Nigeria at the COP21 in France in 2015 where the Paris Agreement was delivered. In that line, he added that FUNAI was laying the foundation for a Green Campus that is able to contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
“In the last year FUNAI planted over 5000 trees, and currently all street lights on the FUNAI Campus are solar-powered.
“We have also decided that all new developments in FUNAI will be Green-compliant. These are aimed at contributing to achieving the targets of the Paris Agreement on reducing carbon footprints and ensuring average world temperature of not more than 2 degrees Celsius above Pre-industrial levels”, the Vice Chancellor stressed.


Nwajiuba further thanked the French government for partnering the University to build the capacities of its academic staff, stressing that it provides opportunity to raise a new generation of quality academics who will determine the character of the university.
He maintained that FUNAI plans to be a renowned University, known for its diversity, saying that “A world-class university must not only have diversity of faculty, but also of students.”
“We believe that a critical number of staff trained in France will support our internationalization plans”, the Vice Chancellor concluded.
The professor of Agricultural economics vowed to work towards expanding the frontiers of the partnership in order to make FUNAI the university in Nigeria with the strongest identity, character, and linkage with France.
Delivering a lecture on “The Influence of French and Francophone Policies on Nigeria”, the French envoy, Gauer said Africa was a priority of France’s foreign policy, noting that in coming years there would be increase in the development efforts of the country in Africa in order to help the continent achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“37% of France’s 8.6 billion euros aid goes to sub-Saharan African, making it the first recipient of our funding. The French development agency has been active in Nigeria for ten years only, but its activity has been expanding rapidly”, he stated.


Highlighting the benefits of the FUNAI – French government collaboration, Gauer said: “Through an agreement signed in January 2016, FUNAI, TETFUND and the French government have delivered or are about to deliver 35 scholarships, enabling as many trainees to pursue Master or PhD studies in the best French universities in Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Dijon or Grenoble.”
He described FUNAI as an enterprising young University that is expanding rapidly, adding that in a few years the post-graduate scholars would come back from France to contribute to the development and success of the university.
The French envoy further acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba, which made the partnership possible, adding that the embassy of France in Nigeria and Campus France were proud of the accomplishments of the relationship. He also stressed the importance of education in laying foundations for a better future and the mutual enrichment that comes from the sharing of knowledge and experiences through exchange programs, promising to expand the collaborative efforts to other areas.


The official visit provided the French ambassador the opportunity to visit not just the University but also Ebonyi State for the first time. The event was witnessed by many dignitaries that included the governor of Ebonyi state, Chief Dave Umahi represented by the Commissioner of Education, Prof. John Ekeh, wife of the first President of Nigeria, Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe, Ambassador Lawrence Nwuruku, former Ministers, some members of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, notable academics, traditional rulers, and the clergy as well as staff and students of the University.

This is to inform candidates and the general public that vacancies for supplementary admission exist in the under-listed programmes:

Faculty of Agriculture
Crop Science
Animal Science
Agric-Business & Management
Soil Science
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Agricultural Economics & Extension

Faculty of Education
Physics Education
Physical & Health Education
Mathematics Education
Business Education
Chemistry Education

Faculty of Humanities
Music
Fine & Applied Art
French
Theatre Art
Religion
Philosophy

Faculty of Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Physics

ELIGILIBILITY

Interested candidates must have scored 180 and above in the 2017/2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
He/she must have applied to study at the Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State in the 2017/2018 Academic Session.
He/she must have sat for the FUNAI Post–UTME Screening Exercise and scored 160 and above and has not been offered provisional admission
METHOD OF APPLICATION

Confirm Eligibility
Visit the University website https://www.supplementary.funai.edu.ng/ or Click on the Supplementary Application on the Quicklinks on the top menu
Enter your JAMB Registration Number to verify if you are eligible to apply
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APPLICATION FEE
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CLOSING DATE
The closing date for all applications is 6th December, 2017.

NOTE:
All those that apply for the supplementary admission shall not be entitled to a change of course if offered admission.

INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES EARLIER OFFERED ADMISSION INTO FUNAI IN THE 2017/2018 SESSION

All candidates earlier issued admission to study in the University for the 2017/2018 academic session who does not accept their admission by midnight of 11th December, 2017 shall be deemed to have forfeited the admission.



Signed:

Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs.)

Registrar

This is to inform candidates and the general public that vacancies for supplementary admission exist in the under-listed programmes:

Faculty of Agriculture

Crop Science
Animal Science
Agric-Business & Management
Soil Science
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Agricultural Economics & Extension


Faculty of Education

Physical Education
Physical & Health Education
Mathematics Education
Business Education
Chemistry Education


Faculty of Humanities

Music
Fine & Applied Art
French
Theatre Art
Religion
Philosophy


Faculty of Science

Statistics
Mathematics
Physics


ELIGILIBILITY

Interested candidates must have scored 180 and above in the 2017/2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
He/she must have applied to study at the Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State in the 2017/2018 Academic Session.


He/she must have sat for the FUNAI Post–UTME Screening Exercise and scored 160 and above and has not been offered provisional admission


METHOD OF APPLICATION

Confirm Eligibility

Visit the University website https://www.supplementary.funai.edu.ng/ or Click on the Supplementary Application on the Quicklinks on the top menu

Enter your JAMB Registration Number to verify if you are eligible to apply



Mode of Payment/Registration

Click HERE to take you to the Remita E-Payment Platform
On the NAME OF MDA field type – FEDERAL UNIVERISTY NDUFU ALIKE IKWO - 1000137
On the NAME OF SERVICE/PURPOSE field select – OTHER CHARGES
On the DESCRIPTION field type – SUPPLEMENTARY ADMISSION APPLICATION
On the AMOUNT TO PAY (₦) field, type 2,000.00
On the GIFMIS Code - (If unknown Contact MDA) field leave this field blank.
Enter your full name on the PAYERS FULL NAME on field.
On PAYER’S EMAIL field, type your active email address
On the PAYER’S PHONE field, type your active phone number
Prove that you are not robot by completing the CAPTCHA challenge; type the characters in the image into the box below.
Click on Proceed to Payment button to generate a RETRIEVAL REFERENCE NUMBER (RRN). Print out this page.
Return the Supplementary Admission Application portal to activate your RRN before making payment in the bank.
Your RRN MUST BE ACTIVATED before making payment in the bank
Enter your JAMB Registration Number and Click on ACTIVATE RRN button to activate your RRN. Once you have activated your RRN, you can proceed to the bank to make the payment.
Return to the Supplementary Admission Application portal in 24 hours to complete your registration and print out your acknowledgement slip.


APPLICATION FEE

Interested candidates are expected to pay an application fee of N2, 000


CLOSING DATE

The closing date for all applications is 6th December, 2017.

Signed:

Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs.)

Registrar

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba wishes to invite the entire University Community to the official visit of the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Denys Gauer, to the University. At the occasion the envoy will be speaking on “The Influence of French and Francophone Policies on Nigeria.”
The landmark visit is scheduled to hold as follows:
Date: Thursday, 30th November, 2017
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00 am
Note: All invited guests, staff and students must be seated at designated places by 9.30 am.
This is for your information.
Thank you.

Elom Iyke Ubochi MinstPM
Head, Public Relations Unit
For: Vice Chancellor

All 2016/2017 graduands are hereby requested to fill their online profile and upload their recent passport photograph with white background.

Cosing date for submission is Monday, December 4, 2017.

Click here to fill your profilehttps://www.funai.edu.ng/news/news-for-graduands/

Signed:
Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs.)
Registrar

Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), South Africa, to partner in the area of collaborative research.
This was made known recently by the Vice-Chancellors of the two Universities - Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba and Professor Marcus Ramogale after putting pen to paper in South Africa, to signal the commencement of the partnership.


Represented by the Director of Research and Development, Prof Onuegbu O. Ugwu, the Vice Chancellor of FUNAI during a 10-day research visit to South Africa which was funded by the National Research Foundation, South Africa, noted that both institutions have agreed to collaborate in providing solutions to systemic problems bedeviling the African continent through bi-directional knowledge exchange.
During the visit Prof. Ugwu also participated in a 2-day postgraduate workshop in the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) where he delivered a keynote address on ‘Students’ (Postgraduate) Scholarship as Component of the University Research Ecosystem’, and stressed that his postgraduate supervising experiences across Europe, Asia and Africa revealed that students have inert potential to become purveyors of knowledge creation and distribution in a university research ecosystem, with the capacity to transform the African continent.


Meanwhile, Prof Ugwu also had presentations with the Faculty of Engineering, Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) and Durban University of Technology (DUT). Speaking on ‘Robust African Universities Research, Development & Innovation (RDI), Ecosystems: a Sin-Qua-Non to Change the Continent’s Growth Narratives in the 21st Century’, he emphasized that university-driven research, development and Innovation (RDI) is the only factor that spurned China’s phenomenal growth and socio-economic transformation and catapulted it into mainstream global political architecture, adding that such could be replicated in African Universities if given an environmental-friendly atmosphere.
He further stated that university-driven research, development and innovation (RDI) initiatives could pull the continent from the abyss of perennial underdevelopment, stressing that sustainable infrastructure was a prerequisite to attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.