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AE-FUNAI, GIRL-CHILD ART FOUNDATION CALL FOR END TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State and a non-governmental organization, Girl-Child Art Foundation have called for an end to sexual violence against women, especially the girl-child in Nigeria.

They made the call recently during a two-day program held at the Iruka Centre, Alex- Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State, to educate and inspire girls and young women on how to stand-up against sexual violence.

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A group photograph of resource persons and students that participated in the event
While declaring the advocacy program open, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Elom who was represented by the Ag. Dean, Students’ Affairs, Dr. Charles Okolie, noted the importance of protecting the girl-child from sexual violence, and charged girls and young women to break-free and stand strong against the menace of rape in the country.

The Vice-Chancellor stated that the program was geared towards educating students on how to avert sexual violence and anything that could lead to rape, adding that rape is a form of sexual assault and misconduct forcefully carried out in a non-consensual manner on a victim.

He urged the students to always stand firm and speak-out when they are sexually abused, while assuring them that the university management is available, accessible and willing to champion their cause. He therefore called on the girl-child to always dress properly and be mindful of friends and places they go, so as to avoid being a victim of rape.

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Ag. Dean, Students’ Affairs, Dr. Charles Okolie presenting the VC’s address at the event
Dr. Ukie Ogbonnia, the Youth Development Officer of Girl-Child Art Foundation and UNESCO Ambassador in the use of art to combat violence against women and girls, and also a lecturer in the Department of Fine Arts of the university, said the foundation selected AE-FUNAI to be part of the campaign on sexual violence against women because of the stern disposition and zero tolerance of the Vice-Chancellor to sexual abuse and molestation in the university.

He noted that the main aim of the program was to ensure that every community in Nigeria joins hands in advocating against rape and other forms of sexual violence against women.

He further stated that the program will help to engage community members to reduce the incidence of social vices on campuses and everywhere a girl-child is found in the country. He therefore encouraged the students to use artworks to tell stories of the happenings around their environment.

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Dr. Ukie Ogbonnia speaking at the event


While addressing the students, the Guest Speaker, Mrs. Nancy Oko-Unya, an expert in gender mainstreaming and child welfare, capacity building of caregivers, orphans and vulnerable, maintained that rape is often a sexual intercourse with an unwilling victim through force or threat.

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Mrs. Nancy Oko-Unya delivering her keynote speech at during program
She explained that forced-prostitution or forced-slavery are forms of rape, adding that based on traditional norms, women are expected to behave in a certain way to avoid being victims of rape. She encouraged the students to build self-worth, and avoid low self-esteem, even as she urged victims to be strong and realize that it is not the end of the world.

Dr. Makuachukwu Ojide, who spoke on ‘Understanding the Psychological and Emotional Impact of Sexual Assault on Survivors’, said perpetrators of sexual abuse may use emotional pressure, psychological force or manipulation to coerce a victim into non-consensual sex. He advised the students to be more careful and mindful of where they go and how they dress, as indecent dressing is a major factor in rape.

He encouraged victims to be whistle blowers, and to break-free from the trauma and stigmatization of rape, urging them to pick the pieces of their lives and forge ahead. He further charged victims of rape to seek for medical attention for proper examination.

Concluding, he stated that sexual assault could be extremely traumatizing and life-changing if not properly dealt with, stressing that with the help of counseling and close relatives and friends, victims can easily recover.

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Dr. Makuachukwu Ojide speaking at event


In her own submission, Dr. Vivian Njemanze a senior lecturer, Department of Sociology of the University, said that sexual abuse is an act of sexual contact that a person suffers, submits to and performs as a result of force.

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Dr. Vivian Njamanze delivering her lecture
She stressed that no matter the situation, nobody has the right to abuse any woman and go scot-free as the law is not a respecter of any person. She advised women to report any sexual abuse to avert further occurrence.

Highlight of the program was the unveiling of an artwork that demonstrated the agony of an imaginary girl-child that was a victim of sexual abuse.

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Group of students at the event

ACADEMIC CITATIONS: AD SCIENTIFIC INDEX 2024 RANKS AE-FUNAI 35 OUT 257 UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA
Lists 10 best Scientists in the Varsity
AD Scientific Index, a renowned global academic data-gathering body based in Turkey has ranked Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, 35 out of 257 universities in Nigeria in academic citations.

In its 2024 ranking of universities that was released recently, AE-FUNAI made outstanding rating progress among Nigerian, African and global universities, making 35 position in Nigeria, 216 out of 1, 115 universities in Africa and 5, 160 out of 17, 846 universities in the world.

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom


The ranking reflects the number of citations per publication (h-index) and the number of articles with at least 10 citations. (i10 index). A further breakdown of the ranking shows that in the last 6 years (2019-2024), AE-FUNAI ranked 38; 233 and 5, 012 in Nigeria, Africa and globally respectively (www.adscientificindex.com).

Meanwhile AD Scientific Index 2024 has also pointed out the 10 best Scientists in AE-FUNAI for the years under review based on their publications and other scholarly output, and their ranking globally. In order of their rankings, they include:



Dr. Chinedum Eleazu Ogbonnaya of the Faculty of Biological Sciences with his most popular article: “Review of the Mechanism of Cell Death Resulting from Streptozotocin Challenges in experimental…” He was ranked 1st in the university and 237, 849 in the world with 60 publications and 2, 923 citations.



Prof. Chukwunonso ECC Ejike of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, with his most popular article: “Current Perspectives on the Medical Potentials of Vernonia Amydalina”. He was ranked 2nd in the university and 287, 574 in the world with 58 publications and 2,342 citations.



Dr. Antony Chinonso Ekennia of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, with his most popular article: “Photosynthesis of Silvernano Particles using Aquarius Leaf Extract of Lippia Citriodora” He was ranked 3rd in the university and 334, 442 in the world with 38 publications and 1, 372 citations.



Prof. Onuegbu O. Ugwu of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology with his most popular article: “Causes of Delay and Cost Overruns in Nigeria Construction Projects”. He was ranked 4th in the university and 337, 369 in the world with 40 publications and 3,557 citations.



Dr. Ademola C. Famirewa of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, with his most popular article:” Molecular Mechanism of heavy Metals (Lead, Chromium, Arsenic, Mercury, Nickel and Cadimum. He was ranked 5th in the university and 357, 120 in the world with 33 publications and 1, 408 citations.



Dr. Robert Onyeneke of the Faculty of Agriculture, with his most popular article: “Adaptation Measures by Crop Farmers in the Southeast Rainforest Zone of Nigeria to Climate Change. He was ranked 6th in the university and 433, 840 in the world with 39 publications and 1, 278 citations.



Dr. Chukwunonso Peter Okoli of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, with his most popular article: “Heavy Metal Contents and Enrichment Characteristics of Dominant Plants in Wasteland of the Downstream”. He was ranked 7th in the university and 470, 940 in the world with 22 publications and 952 citations.



Dr. Nwogo Ajuka Obasi of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, with his most popular article: “Nutritional and Chemical Value of Amaranthus Hybridas Leaves from Afikpo Nigeria”. Obasi was ranked 8th in the university and 522, 245 in the world with 21 publications and 1,295 citations.

Prof. Chinyere A. Nwajiuba of the Faculty of Education, with her most popular article: Career Training with Mentoring Programs in Higher Education: Facilitating Career Development”. She came in 9th in the university and 544, 945 in the world with27 publications and 716 citations.



Dr. Fabian Ugwu of the Faculty of Social Sciences, with his most popular article: “Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Health (The Lancet-lowitja Institute Global Collaboration)”. He was ranked the 10th best scientist in the university and 549, 219 in the world with 26 publications and 2,177 citations



While commending the scholarly strides of the renowned academics, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, noted that his administration will continue to support research and development in the university, stressing that by their scholarly output in the last 6 years, the highly-rated lecturers have put the name of the university on the global map. He assured the university community of his sustained commitment in making the institution a world-class citadel of teaching, learning and research.

AE FUNAI STAFF SCHOOL HOLDS 1ST INTER HOUSE SPORTS COMPETITION AND PARENTS’ DAY CELEBRATION
It was a captivating and fun-filled sporting activities and a convivial experience, as Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Staff School held its maiden Inter House Sports Competition and Parents’ Day celebration.

While welcoming parents, staff and pupils to the sporting fiesta, the proprietress of the school and President, AE FUNAI Women Association, Dr. Chinyere Elom expressed her joy and gratitude on the milestone, noting that the transformation being witnessed in the School was impressive and commendable.

She commended the staff for their dedication, commitment and passion, which according to her, has repositioned the school as the most sought-after nursery and primary school in Ikwo Local Government Area even as she praised the pupils for their zeal and sprit of sportsmanship in the Inter House Sports competition.

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Proprietress of the AE-FUNAI Staff School, Dr. Chinyere Elom speaking the event
In her welcoming remarks, the Head Teacher, Mrs. Afoma Ifemene commended the Proprietress, Dr. Elom for the giant strides the school has recorded in the past few years of her leadership, noting that one needs to be proactive to be able to work with her, because she is result-oriented and conscientious in her work.

She applauded her for the great support and constant interventions meant to ensure that the school meets its core mandate of nurturing the pupils to become great minds and future leaders.

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Head Teacher, Mrs. Afoma Ifemene presenting her welcome speech at the event


In his submission, the Head Boy of the school, Master Ikechukwu Noble, noted that the theme of the maiden Inter-house Sports Competition, “Champion Within” speaks to the fact that every Child is a champion within him or herself, stressing that what is needed is to inspire them to imbibe positive and healthy life values that would help them to be and remain determined in their pursuit of success and greatness.

He said, ‘to keep the body healthy, sports is very important’, emplaning that sports is meant to teach an individual certain valuable life lessons like leadership, communication, team spirit, discipline, courage, and many other skills required for a successful life.

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Head Boy, Ikechukwu Noble presenting his speech at the occasion


The Inter House Sports competition was contested among four houses in the school. They include: the Red House, which is Dr. Chinyere Elom’s House, (the Soaring Eagles), the Yellow House, Dr. Franscica Ogba’s House (the Conquerors), the Blue House, Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ogah’s House (the Champions) and the Green House, which is Rt. Hon Moses Odunwa’s House (the indomitable).

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Red House in a march-past


The sporting competition featured march-past, orange race, bag race, egg race and dressing competition. At the end of the keenly contested competition, the Red House emerged the 1st position with 4 Points, the Green House took 2nd position, with 3.5 points and Blue House took 3rd positions with 3 Points while the Yellow House came 4th with 2 points.

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Blue House displaying their marching skills during the event
The Bishop of Ikwo Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Ken Ifemene while commending the progress of the school so far thanked the proprietress for her vision and commitment to the school. He further expressed his gratitude for the establishment and siting of the school in Ikwo, noting that it is of great benefit and relief to parents within and outside the university community. He however pleaded with the Vice-Chancellor to erect more Classrooms for effective teaching and learning.

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Proprietress of the school, Dr. Chinyere Elom (3rd R) in a group photograph with some of the dignitaries that graced the occasion


The highlight of the events was an Award of Excellence to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Elom and his wife Dr. Chinyere Elom for their contributions to the growth and development of the staff school.

While receiving the award on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, the Ag. Director, Centre for Climate Change and Development, Dr. Robert Onyeneke commended the management of the school for their undiluted commitment and hard work in ensuring that the school raises pupils that would compete favourably with their peers in any part of the country. He also pledged his unalloyed support for the staff school.

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Some of the pupils competing in bag race
Awards of Excellence were also presented to Member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Comrade Chinedu Ogah and the wife of the former Senator representing Ebonyi Central District in the National Assembly, Dr. Franscica Ogba, for their sustained support to the growth of Education in Ebonyi State and beyond.

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Some of the pupils on their marks for a 100m dash

The Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federa University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, is partnering with the Cooperation for Holistic Agriculture and Innovation Nests in Sub-Saharan Africa (CHAIN), a project funded by the European Union through Erasmus + scheme, geared towards modenizing agricultural education in Nigeria, Togo and Kenya by fostering a more holistic and human-centred approach to agricultural education, training and innovation

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VC Rep, Prof. Abel Ezeoha (5th R) in a group photograph with the Project Team led by Dr. Robert Onyeneke (5th L)


The Project Coordinator, Dr Robert Onyeneke, while presenting the progress report of the project to the Vice-Chancellor and other management staff of the University on Wednesday, 29th November, 2023, stated that the project is a consortium of nine universities which AE-FUNAI is one of them, three European Universities, six African Universities and one Non-governmental Organization, with the goal to modenize agricultural education in Togo, Nigeria and Kenya by fostering a more holistic and human-centred approach to agricultural education, training and innovation.

He mentioned that the project offers support to innovation initiatives of students, farmers and entreprenuers for enhancing their employability, sense of initiative and entrepreneurship, adding that for our institution to develop competence-based master programme on Food Value Chain, there is need to commence a Postgraduate programme in the faculty of Agriculture, starting with the Agric-businees and management.

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Project Team Leader, Dr. Robert Onyeneke speaking during the briefing


Speaking further, Dr. Onyeneke stressed that as part of the project specification, they would prepare a curriculum and proposal to enrol at least 20 students on masters in the food value chain, as well as build teacher capacity from rural and remote areas to promote learning methods and use of teaching methodology prone to entrepreneurial thinking and innovation, with emphasis on e-learning and digital tools.

He stated that the project is for a period of three years – June 2023 to May 2026, while pleading with the university management for support to carry out the project effectively.

While responding, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, speaking through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Prof Abel Ezeoha, commended the team for making the project a reality, adding that its a kind of project the university should be going into to reduce the level of aggression and antagonism among staff and encourage more research, grants and publication.

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VC Rep., Prof. Abel Ezeoha speaking during the event


He advised them not to run in isolation, but rather build a sturcture for the project and encourage other relevant offices of the University to come in and participate in developing the project.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the project should be multi-disciplinary in approach, which involves many departments and offices, not necessarily the Faculty of Agriculture in the teaching of the courses in the masters programme, stressing that is important to begin early to identify individuals with the right competence and make them part of the components for the programme.

He also advised the project Coordinator to depersonalize the programme and encourage more people as participants for sustainability, while assuring them of his maximum support in carrying out the project.

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VC Rep., Prof. Abel Ezeoha, Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Prof. Nwabueze Elom, Ag. Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Christiana Igberi, Ag. Director, Centre for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Chinyere Elom and Ag. Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability, Dr. Emmanuel Nweze in a group picture with the Project Team led by Dr. Robert Onyeneke after the briefing at VC’s conference room


Other members of the team includes; Prof. Dr. Johnny Ogunji, Dr. Jane Munonye, Dr. Anthony Oko-Isu, Dr. Geoffery Nkwocha, Dr. Emeka Osuji, Dr. Stanley Iheanacho, Dr. Chinedu Nwaogu, Mr Francis Anosike, Mr Chukwuemeka Emenekwe, Mrs Chinenye Onyeneke and Mr Emmanuel Ankrumah

Scholars in the field of Humanities have called for authentic leadership that inspires transformation to curb the neo-slavery that is ravaging the African continent. The scholars made their views known during a two-day international conference themed “Neo-slavery and the 21st Century African Experience”, organized by the Faculty of Humanities, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi state.

The conference which held at the Theatre Arts Auditorium of the University was geared towards proffering solutions to the increasing rate of neo-slavery in the 21st century, especially in the African continent.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Friday Nwalo in a group photograph with the rep. of keuynote speaker,Dr. John Otu, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Ebonyi State, Prof. Amari Omaka SAN, Ag. Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Dr. Onuorah Nweke and some participants at the conference


Declaring the conference open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom who was represented by the Director of Partnerships, Prof. Friday Nwalo, noted that in the 21st century, slavery has caused the African continent a lot of pains, and regrets that the inhuman act has the capacity to affect the future of the continent, if not curbed.

He noted that the theme of the conference was apt and timely because of the enormous challenges facing the African continent in that regard, adding that the conference will also help to address the problems by proffering solutions to the new-slavery malaise in the continent.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Friday Nwalo declaring the conference open
While delivering the keynote speech of the conference, the Vice-Chancellor, Maduka University, Ogbede, Enugu state, Prof. Charles Ogbulogo, said, towards a semiotic analysis of Neo-slavery, slavery appears to be part of human development across generations and cultures and the abolition of slavery has also remained part of the global history of humanity.

He noted that slavery existed in all forms of organized social structure and slaves relished in sympathy, kindness and extreme humility and the idea of the slave mentality plays out in most contexts of interaction between the African and its formal colonial masters.

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Dr. John Otu delivering the keynote speech
The keynote speaker who was represented by Dr. John Otu, added that Africans are in perpetual dread of the Europeans and by extension anybody with a fair pigmentation and it is customary for Africans to accept the lordship of a fair skinned boss; the level of competence notwithstanding.

He maintained that Africans tend to prefer foreign life styles and cultural expressions over their own and the younger generation of Africans tend to express deep interest in escaping to Europe, Canada, Australia and the United States, even in the midst of great uncertainties.

Prof. Ogublogo averred that, deriving from the psychological realities of neo-slavery is the need for authentic leadership that inspires transformation and leaders in the transformational mode should ignite their team the spirit of inquiry and the desire to focus on a vision. He noted that real development begins with the mindset of freedom that are communicated in clear symbols shared across generations.

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Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Ebonyi State, Prof. Amari Omaka SAN


Also speaking at the gathering, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Ebonyi state, Prof. Amari Omaka SAN, who chaired the event, stated that neo – colonialism is one of the serious challenges facing the African continent at the moment.

He therefore challenged African Universities to emphasize on the research that meets the needs of the local environment in order to mitigate the ‘japa’ syndrome – a situation where Africans, mostly the youths are leaving in droves to foreign counties in search of greener pastures, mostly through illegal means. According to the legal luminary, illegal migration is a recipe for neo-slavery among Africans.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Ag. Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Dr. Onuora Nweke, noted that the purpose of organizing the conference was to enlighten Africans especially the youths on the dimensions, operations and dangers of new-slavery in the continent, in order to persuade relevant authorities to take proactive, sustained and determined actions against the vice, which according to him, has overwhelmed the consciousness of Africans since the 19th century when slave trade was abolished on the global scene.

He highlighted the various dimensions of new-slavery that have continued to rear its ugly head after the abolition of slave trade in 1863, to constituted among several others; human trafficking, child soldiers, forced prostitution and many more.

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Ag. Dean. Faculty of Humanities Dr. Onuora Nweke delivering his opening remarks at the event

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AE-FUNAI CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENUERSHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY (CEE) HOLDS CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT FOR FINAL YEAR STUDENTS
In line with its core mandate of preparing students for the future by equipping them with relevant functional knowledge and sellable as well as hands-on skills to be productive, employable and self-reliant on graduation, the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability (CEE), Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has held its annual career development summit for final year students of the university with the theme: “2023 Career Development Programme for Final Year Students and Inter-Faculty Presentation on Venture Creation for National Development: An Entrepreneurial Approach.”

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Friday Nwalo (2nd R) presenting a certificate to the students of the winning faculty – Physical Sciences while the Dean, Prof. Omaka N. Omaka (1st R) and a staff watch


The event which afforded the final students the opportunity to present marketable business plans in different business areas, was held at the Mini auditorium, NEEDS Assessment Building. The essence was to measure their understanding of the Nigerian economic environment, and their preparedness to lunch into the business world on graduation. It was also to help the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability to determine the success-level and impact of their students’ training programmes in order to improve their modalities. The Summit further helped the students to publicly showcase and display the various items/products they made under the tutelage, guidance and support of the Centre.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Friday Nwalo speaking at the event


While declaring the Summit open, the Vice-Chancellor of the University,Prof Sunday Oge Elom stated that the career development program was an annual event of the Center geared towards ascertaining the capacities of the final year students in the areas of business plan and products and services development. He therefore, advised the students to listen attentively to the various resource persons in order to learn and acquire the new knowledge needed to excel in life.

The Vice-Chancellor who was represented by the Director of Partnerships,Prof. Friday Nwalo commended the Centre for building the capacities of students, noting that career development is a good thing, assuring that the university will continue to support them to achieve their mandates.

Engr. C Asiegu while delivering the keynote speech titled “Career Development and Enterprise Formation for National Development harped on the importance of entrepreneurial mindset on career development, noting that educational institutions in Nigeria churn-out millions of graduates every year without the needed skill-set to be employable and self-reliant, thereby increasing the unemployment numbers in the country.

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Keynote Speaker, Engr. C. Asiegu delivering his paper at the occasion
“We are taught in school on how to write CVs to get employment and rather than how to create jobs and form enterprise”, he lamented.

He further stressed the important roles government at all levels should play in creating the right policies and initiatives that promote career development and enterprise formation for national development, adding that there should be strategic collaboration between academia, industry and government in order to ensure national development.

In the same vein, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Abel Ezeoha in his speech stated that the program was organized to create awareness on the benefits of self-employment due to the high rate of unemployment in the country and urged the Centre to continue to organize such programs in order to get students involved in activities that could prepare them for life after school, stating that entrepreneurship adds value to our lives and the society.

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DVC, Administration, Prof. Abel Ezeoha delivering his speech during the event


He also advised the students not to be ashamed of displaying their products, no matter how little, as nothing should be taken for granted and urged them to be bold and confident in anything they do after graduation. He further advised them to invest in registered companies in Nigeria in order create the needed funds for achieving their goals.

Adding his voice to the discussion, the Ag. Director, Centre for Educational Services, Dr. Charles Ogbaekirigwe who spoke on “Strategies for Growing and Sustaining Small Enterprises in Nigeria” noted that one of the most important decision making units of any economy is the business enterprises unit to which small scale enterprises are housed in.

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Ag. Director, CES, Dr. Charles Ogbaekirigwe speaking at the career development summit


He averred that there was no consensus on the definition of small scale business as what obtains in one country may not necessarily hold for another, stressing that small scale businesses are very critical to the survival of any nation as they contribute meaningfully to the growth of the economy, especially in a free enterprise or market economy.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the Ag. Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability (CEE) Dr. Emmanuel Nweze emphasized the importance of career development through the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills, noting that vast job opportunities exist for well- trained final year students of the university on the completion of ENT 201 and ENT 301 as they should be able to be self-reliant and create jobs because of the productive skills they acquired during training.

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Ag. Director, CEE, Dr. Emmanuel Nweze making his opening remarks at the event


He maintained that entrepreneurs could turn the fortunes of an industry, government or educational institutions around through creative and innovative thinking.

He revealed that the Vice Chancellor approved the award of certificates to the winners and participants, adding that there would be a sponsorship of the selected enterprises through the freewill donations and crowd- funding scheme going on in the university.

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Cross section of participating students at the event
Highlight of the summit was the presentation of awards and certificates to the winning faculties and students, where the Faculties of Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Engineering and Technology came first, second and third in that order.

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING (ICIR) TRAINS 20 AE-FUNAI STUDENTS ON FACT-CHECKING
The advent of the new (social) media has led to a complete democratization of news space through citizen journalism, though with its attendant negative outcomes in form of circulation of half-truths, misinformation, disinformation, innuendoes, and sometimes outright lies on the public sphere with potential to causing serious social disharmony. These negative outcomes underscore the importance of fact-checking in news reportage.

Consequently, the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), Abuja, a non-governmental media organization with the goal of promoting media illiteracy through the building of capacities of news reporters, has selected 20 Mass Communication students of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi state, for training on fact-checking.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha, Registrar, Barr. T. Ifeanyi Igwe, HoD, Mass Communication,Dr. Vincent Odo and Director, Gender and Women Studies, Dr. Ngozi Uduma in a group photograph with ICIR team, led by Ms. Victoria Bamas and the 20 selected students of Mass Communication during the courtesy call


While welcoming the ICIR team to the university during a courtesy call, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Abel Ezeoha, commended the media organization for choosing the university as one of the beneficiaries of its students’ capacity building programme, and urged the selected students to take advantage of the training to enable them gain more knowledge in the areas of investigative reportage and fact checking.

He noted that the idea of partnering with universities to build the media capacities of students of Mass Communication is a noble one, stressing that the venture would help in preparing would-be journalists for their future in journalism, and requested that the training programme be sustained.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha speaking during the visit
The Vice-Chancellor maintained that the Center is doing a nice job in training future journalists in investigative news reportage, and assured of the university management’s support especially in the provision of the necessary facilities needed to make the students better in their field.

Earlier, the Head, Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Vincent Odoh commended the Vice-Chancellor for providing the department with the enabling environment to attain their goals and objectives, and for supporting the partnership with the International Center for Investigative Reporting, which led to the students’ training programme on fact checking in the university.

He averred that the training was for the good of the students in their preparation for the future as journalists of note, adding that investigative reporting and fact-checking is key in ensuring professionalism.

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Ag. Head, Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Vincent Odoh speaking at the event
In her remarks, the Team Lead/Editor, ICIR, FactCheckHub, Ms. Victoria Bamas noted that the training was to build the capacity of students on how to verify or fact-check information online before disseminating to the public.

She added that the training will help students to actualize their dreams of becoming investigative Journalists through proper fact-checking of information before dissemination.

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Editor, ICIR, FactCheckHub, Ms. Victoria Bamas making her remarks during the even


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Team leader, Ms. Victoria Bamas presenting copies of a book titled Combating COVID-19 Misinformation in Nigeria to the rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha while Project Coordinator, ICIR, Ms Aisha looks on

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has organized a one-day training programme for staff of its registry department to improve their works ethics and service delivery in the discharge of their official responsibilities.

While declaring the programme held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Senate Chamber open, the Registrar of the university, Barr. Titus I. Igwe, charged the staff to imbibe strong work ethics in order to enhance their efficiency in service delivery.

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Registrar, Barr. Titus I. Igwe in a group photograph with the guest speaker, Prof. Chukwunonso E.C.C Ejike, Secretary, College of Medical Sciences, Mr. Friday U. Onwumere, Secretary, PG Scholl, Dr. Florence Abi-Oparaocha, HoU, Senate Affairs, Mr. Amah Omaha, HoU, JSM,Mrs. Amaka Ali-Ega and some registry staff after the training
The Registrar commended the staff for their dedication to duty, stating that the theme of the training ‘’Work Ethics and Efficient Service Delivery in the University’’ was apt and timely, and called on them to take advantage of the capacity building programme to improve their attitude and skills, as well as to learn more on the job.

While speaking on the theme of the training ‘’Work Ethics and Efficient Service Delivery in the University’’, the Guest speaker, Prof Chukwunonso E.C.C. Ejike stated that every organization has its norms, values and acceptable ways of behaviors, adding that these ethics which includes; reliability, initiative and social skills amongst others, if adhered to, would ensure smooth running of the organization. He admitted that the ability to provide effective service delivery in line with stipulated job specifications is crucial to career and organizational success.

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Registrar, Barr. Titus I. Igwe admonishing the staff during the training programme
Prof. Ejike, reiterated that the attainment of effective service delivery in the university entails, staff being punctual to work and giving advanced notice for absenteeism, display of good character, having the spirit of team work, maintaining a healthy appearance as well as demonstrating a positive attitude, adding that attitude determines altitude.



He highlighted some major complaints against administrators which include; delay in giving attention/poor handling of sensitive documents, poor communication, tips and other gratification as well as poor training and often incompetence amongst others.

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Guest speaker, Prof. Chukwunonso E.C.C Ejike delivering his paper at the event
Concluding, Prof. Ejike stressed that as a university, students come with the intention of acquiring knowledge and having their character formed, stressing that it behooves on the administrators to provide critical services to staff and students, adding that the higher the satisfaction students get with the services provided by administrators, the more AEFUNAI achieves its objectives.

He therefore urged the staff to pay attention to details and exhibit a positive outlook as well as ensure sincerity in their day-to-day activities in the University for efficient service delivery, while also advising them not to compare themselves with others, and never to forget that the lawn is often not greener on the neighbor’s lawn.

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A cross section of staff at the training programme
Recall that the 1st in-house training of the staff of the Registry department was held on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Needs Assessment Building with the theme; “Misconduct/Discipline”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Jonny Ogunji where he admonished staff to discharge their official responsibilities in line with the extant rules and regulations guiding the university in order to avoid disciplinary actions and sanctions.

The Deputy Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-A;like, Ebonyi State, Dr. Okechukwu Pius Aghamelu has emerged as the first Nigerian Engineering geologist of the year. The coveted award was conferred on him by the Nigerian Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment ((NAEGE) in September 2023, in recognition of his extraordinary performance and achievements over the years in the field of Engineering Geology in Nigeria.

The awarding association, which is a foremost professional and nationalist group of reputable Engineering Geologists and Environmental Earth Scientists registered and practicing in the academic and industrial sectors in Nigeria is affiliated to the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) that comprises world highly-respected Engineering Geologists and Environmental Earth Scientists.

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Award Plaque on display
Speaking while presenting the award to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Elom, in his office, Dr. Aghamelu, noted that the award was a great feat and first of its kind in the history of the association, formed in the early 1980s, adding that it was made possible by the research, development and innovative opportunities that the Vice-chancellor had provided for him and his colleagues in line with the collective goal of making AE-FUNAI a world-class university.

He maintained that the presentation of the award to the Vice-chancellor was a mark of honour and appreciation to the university’s helmsman in particular and the university community in general, who would no doubt be inspired by it.

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Dr. Okechukwu Pius Aghamelu (R) presenting his award to the VC, Prof. Sunday Elom (C) while the Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences watch with keen interest


While commending Dr. Aghamelu for the achievement, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elom noted that his research output in the field of Engineering Geology has put the university in the national discourse, stressing that the award shows that academic excellence pays a premium in due time. The Vice-Chancellor further used the opportunity to urge him and other academics in the university not to rest on their oars as they strive to achieve the core mandates of teaching, research and community service, adding that his administration would continue to give them the necessary support, within the armpit of available resources, to excel in their various fields.

Dr. Aghamelu obtained a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) Second Class Honors (upper division), in Geology & Exploration Geophysics of the Ebonyi State University in 2004. He bagged Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, both in Engineering Geology, in the years 2008 and 2013, respectively. Severally professional trainings on modern computer mapping software, data analysis, research coordination, and leadership followed in between this period and thereafter.

He is a Reader in Engineering Geology, since 1st October 2020, and the immediate past Head of Department of Geology/Geophysics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI). He is currently the Deputy Dean of Faculty of Physical Sciences. He had served, and currently serves, as a member and also chaired/chairs some important departmental, faculty, and University-wide committees previously at EBSU (where he rose from Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer I between 2009 and 2014), and presently at AE-FUNAI, which he joined I 2014.



Dr. Aghamelu has successfully conducted and coordinated researches (both privately and as a team member), and equally consults for over four reputable civil and water engineering companies (within and outside southeastern Nigeria) on such areas as geotechnical site characterization, construction material assessment, and groundwater evaluation. Dr. O. P. Aghamelu has currently over 80 academic outputs (journal articles, book, book chapter, technical reports, conference proceedings and papers) to his credit. Okechukwu is a former Senior Research Advisor to the Environmental Compliance Monitoring Team of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, Port Harcourt. Between June and October 2021 he served as the Pavement/Material Engineer to Enviplan Consultants Ltd, Kaduna, the supervisory consultants to the contractors of the Abakaliki Ring Road Project of the Ebonyi State Government, funded by the African Development Bank and the Islamic Bank He is a corporate member of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Nigerian Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (NAEGE), International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), and a COMEG Registered Geoscientist. He is currently the Chairman of the Enugu Chapter of NAEGE. He served as a pioneer board member of the Young Engineering Geologists (YEG) of IAEG International Council, as one of the 3 representatives from Africa. Okechukwu has successfully supervised and graduated 5 M.Sc., 1 PGD, and about 100 undergraduate project students.



Dr. Okechukwu Pius Aghamelu received Melle Kolo Kyari (GMD NNPC) prize as the 2nd overall best in the 2020 COMEG Professional examination. He currently serves as a reviewer to many international and local journals, amongst them include; Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, Journal of African Earth Sciences, Environmental Earth Sciences, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Journal of Mining and Geology, etc. In 2021, Okechukwu spent about three months in the cities of Hamburg and Gottëngen, Germany, on the invitation of a renowned professor of Soil Science, Professor Andreas Buerkert of the University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany.

NUC APPROVES 7 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES FOR AE-FUNAI
The National Universities Commission (NUC), the organ for the regulation of universities in Nigeria has approved the establishment of 7 new academic programmes for Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State with effect from the 2023/2024 academic session.
In a memo addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Elom by the regulatory body dated 6th November, 2023 and signed by the Ag. Director, Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei with reference number NUC/AP/F01/VOL.111/67, the Commission notes: “I am pleased to inform the Vice-Chancellor that the Ag. Executive Secretary has considered and approved the establishment of the full-time mode of the following undergraduate programmes to be run in the Main Campus of the University with effect from 2023/2024 academic session.
“The new programmes are: B.Sc. Public Administration; B.ML.S Medical Laboratory Science; B. NSc. Nursing Science; B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics; B.Sc. Ed. Computer Science; B.Sc. Ed. Economics Education and B. Tech Technical Education with options in B. Tech (Ed.) in Mechanical Education, B. Tech (Ed.) in Building Technology Education, B. Tech (Ed.) in Woodwork Technology Education, B. Tech (Ed.) in Computer Science Education and B. Tech (Ed.) in Automobile Technology Education.”
While expressing his satisfaction on the approval by the National Universities Commission for the establishment and running of the new programmes in the University, Prof. Elom noted that it was the fulfillment of one of his promises on his assumption of office as Vice-Chancellor when he vowed to sustain, consolidate and expand on the achievements of the previous administrations of the University.
He maintained that under his watch as Vice-Chancellor, the ideals and culture of academic excellence and integrity would be sustained in all ramifications in order to turn-out problem-solvers and solution-providers as graduates in all the academic disciplines of the university.
He equally explained that the mounting of the new programmes was to give more admission opportunities to the teeming Nigerian youths who are angling for practical-oriented education in a serious public university, adding that before the expiration of his tenure, more new proggrammes would also be established.
Recall that the National Universities Commission had sent some panels of experts in the approved programmes to the university in September 2023 on a resource verification visit to assess the human and material resources available for their establishment
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PRODUCT INNOVATION: AE-FUNAI VC EXTOLS CENTRE FOR ENTERPRENUERSHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY (CEE)
The Vice-Chancellor of Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof. Sunday Elom, has applauded the productive capacity of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability of the institution, and for equipping the students with the requisite functional knowledge and sellable skills to be self-reliant and employable on graduation.

The Vice-Chancellor made the commendation when the Acting Director of the Centre, Dr. Emmanuel Nweze and his team, comprising of staff and students showcased and presented some of their products to the University Management.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha (8th L) and SA to VC, Dr. John Ekpe (7th L) in a group photograph with Ag. Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability, Dr. Emmanuel Nweze (7th R) and some of the students that participated in the training programme as the display the items


The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Prof Abel Ezeoha who received the items on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor appreciated the creativity, innovation and resourcefulness of the Centre in turning-out high-quality marketable products, and more importantly for training the students of the university to acquire productive and life skillsĺ8, adding that such skills would help them become self-employed on graduation.

He further urged the students to stop whiling away their time and get serious by acquiring vocational skills that will be useful to them in future from the Centre.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha speaking during the event


He also assured of the continuous University Management’s support to the Centre by constructing a workshop and, purchasing the necessary equipment needed to further drive their vision.

Earlier, the Ag. Director of the Centre, Dr. Nweze while presenting the items thanked the University Management for their efforts in making sure the Centre reached its full potential, adding that as a show of gratitude, they had come to present some of the items they produced in the cause of training the students.

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Ag. Director, CEE, Dr. Emmanuel Nweze handing over a list containing the items to the Rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha


The products include: 30 bottles of air freshener (big size 9, 27 bottles of small size), Body Spray, 50 bottles of Disinfectants, 59 bottles of Germicide, 100 bottles of Hair cream (20 bottles of small size, 30 bottles of medium size), 10 bottles of big sized shampoo, big size 20 cans, of Liquid soap, 50 cans of small size, 50 small, 10 big size Perfume, 5 t-shirts and 5 wrappers produced with tie and die.

He stressed that some graduates of the University who took the skill acquisition programme seriously when they were in school were presently self-employed, noting that they do not need white collar jobs as they were already occupied with meeting with the demands of their customers and market.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha (7th L) in a group photograph with Ag. Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Employability, Dr. Emmanuel Nweze (6th R) and some staff of the Centre during the event

NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE, COURSE 32 VISITS AE-FUNAI ON STUDY TOUR
Members of the Course 32, National Defence College (NDC), Abuja on Wednesday 8th November, 2023 visited Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State on a study tour themed ‘’Strengthening National Unity for Security and National Development in Nigeria”.

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Team leader, Course 32, National Defence College, Abuja, Brig. Gen. J. A. Ifeanyi, Speaking during a courtesy call on the VC


Speaking on the purpose of their visit, the team leader, Brig. Gen, J.A. Ifeanyi, stated that the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, is the highest military training institution in Nigeria, established in 1992 with the objective of preparing senior officers of the Armed forces of Nigeria and foreigners , and also senior civilians in government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for leadership and strategic development.

He noted that the NDC has overtime acquired mileage as the Centre for excellence for peace support operations, integrated as ECOWAS Centre for peace support operation, while stressing that the College has partnered with universities for award of degrees to participants as well as accept sabbatical fellows from various universities.

Brig. Gen. Ifeanyi, maintained that the objective of the tour was to enlighten participants on the socio-economic political environment of Ebonyi state, leveraging on the theme and also to interac with the university management on different issues pertaining to national integration.

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VC, Prof. Elom addressing the NDC course 32 participants during the visit
Welcoming the military contingent to the University, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution Prof. Sunday Elom, intimated the participants of the University’s sustained efforts to national integration through its robust academic and administrative activities that give opportunities to all sections of the country irrespective of tribe or religion.

He also informed them of the seriousness of the University’s academic activities as well as the remarkable growth achieved under his watch within the limit of resources available.

He reiterated that as a federal institution, the University gives equal opportunities to staff and students from every part of the country and beyond, to work and study in their chosen profession.

‘’We do not discriminate here, everybody enjoys equal opportunity, the VC said’’.

The contingent was composed of 18 distinguished participants made up of 4 officers from the Nigerian Army, 4 from the Nigerian Navy and 2 from the Nigerian Air force. Others include 1 participant from the Nigerian Police, 1 from the Defence intelligence Agency, 1 from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and 1 from National Defence College as well as 4 International participants from Brazil, Nepal, Zimbabwe and Morocco.

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Brig. J. A. Ifeanyi, presenting an award to the VC, Prof. Sunday Elom


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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom (8th R) in a group photograph with members of the NDC, Course 32 led by Brig. J. A. Ifeanyi during their visit.

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AE-FUNAI DEPARTMENT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING ORGANIZES CAREER CONVENTION FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE
The Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has organized a one-day career convention themed: ‘’Appropriate Career Choice, Pathway for Achieving success in life’’, for pupils and students of some selected primary and secondary schools in Ebonyi State.

The yearly career convention which was held on Thursday, 26th October, 2023 at the Folk Technical College, Ikwo, was geared towards helping students to make the right career choices and decisions, to enable them achieve future success in different areas of life.

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VC Rep. Prof. Romanus Ejiaga declaring the event open


Declaring the event open, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Elom, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, commended the Department of Guidance and Counselling for organizing the career convention, noting that the theme was apt, especially in this digital age that is characterized with extensive array of options and endless opportunities, which for the most part can be extremely difficult to navigate.

He noted that it will be difficult for a student to discover his/her passion and career purpose at a young age, adding that choosing a career is not easy, and resisting hindrances is also difficult to do.

The Vice-Chancellor reiterated that the convention will help to enlighten the minds of the students in making concrete decisions that would build a better future for them, while also urging them to embrace the opportunity presented by the programme to make a proper and informed choices as well as understand what they can do after they are done with basic education.

He advised the students to be serious with their studies and avoid any distraction, stressing that the convention will raise their level of awareness, help them to recognize their strengths as well as give them a broad idea of the kind of profession they could pursue in the future.

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Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Robert Onyeneke, making his opening remarks


The chairman of the occasion, Dr. Robert Onyeneke, while making his opening remarks, noted that the convention is important as it could guide the pupils and students in choosing their career paths, adding that it is at this age that many of them could determine what they want to be in the future.

He commended the Department of Guidance and Counselling for bringing the convention to the University’s host community, stating that the essence of a university is teaching, research and community service, meant to help develop society.

Dr. Onyeneke urged the pupils and students to make use of this opportunity to learn and guide themselves appropriately.

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Dr. Chinyere Elom, speaking at the event


Also while speaking at the event, the special guest of honor and the Director, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Chinyere Elom, encouraged the students to make use of what they have been taught in the convention to discover their innate abilities and maximize their potentials.

She further advised them to be prayerful and always look out for a counsellor whenever they are confused in the process of choosing their future careers.

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Head, Department of Guidance and Counselling, Dr. Ifeoma Ubah presenting her welcome address


Earlier in her welcome address, the Head, Department of Guidance and Counselling, Dr. Ifeoma Ubah, noted that career choice is a developmental process that starts from childhood to adolescence in the form of fantasy, adding that it is the most important event in an individual’s life. She stressed that satisfaction and happiness in life depend to a large extent on how individuals choose their careers.

She also stated that improper selection of careers or frequently changing a career is very harmful to psychological health.

She reiterated that the importance of the career convention was to help the students become aware of themselves and eventually determine their career choices.

Other speakers at the event were: Dr. Ruth Epochi-Olise who talked on career in Theater Arts and Dr. Christiana Igberi spoke on career in Agriculture. A professional counsellor, Prof. Florence Otta and the Dean, Students Affairs, Dr. Charles Okorie, encouraged the students to make the right choices while choosing their future careers.

Highlights of the event were; group counselling sessions by students of the Guidance and Counselling department and cultural dance displays.

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VC’s Rep. Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, in a group photograph with the Director, Centre for the special guest of honour and the Director, Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Chinyere Elom and other dignitaries
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into the postgraduate programmes of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State; leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degrees in various areas of specialization indicated below, according to Departments/Faculties for 2023/2024 academic session:
1. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Anatomy:
a. PGD Anatomy
b. M.Sc and Ph.D in the following areas
i. Neuroscience
ii. Reproductive Anatomy
iii. Anatomical Anthropology
iv. Biomechanics and Sports Anatomy
v. Forensic Anatomy
vi. Taphonomy and Death Science
vii. Histology and Histochemistry
viii. Anatomical Imaging
ix. Comparative Anatomy
x. Mortuary Science and Funeral Studies
Department of Physiology
a. PGD
i. Physiology
b. M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
i. Cell Physiology
ii. Cellular and Molecular Physiology
iii. Blood Physiology
iv. Cardiovascular Physiology
v. Environmental and Exercise Physiology
vi. Gastrointestinal Tract Physiology
vii. Musculoskeletal Physiology
viii. Metabolism and Nutrition
ix. Renal and Body Fluid Physiology
x. Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology
xi. Respiratory Physiology
Department of Medical Biochemistry
a. M.Sc and Ph.D programmes in the following areas
i. Nutritional Biochemistry
ii. Environmental and Toxicological Biochemistry
iii. Pharmacological Biochemistry
iv. Clinical/Medical Biochemistry
2. FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Department of Biochemistry
a. PGD (Biochemistry)
b. M.Sc and Ph.D in the following areas
i. Nutritional Biochemistry
ii. Toxicological Biochemistry
iii. Environmental Biochemistry
Department of Biology
a. PGD Biology
b. M.Sc Mycology/Plant Pathology
c. M.Sc and Ph.D in the following areas
i. Plant Pathology (Physiological Plant Pathology; Disease control; post-harvest Physiology; Mushroom Technology )
ii. Eco-Toxicology/Environmental Pollution and Management/Toxicology
iii. Human and Experimental Parasitology/Epidemiology, Transmission Dynamics and Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases/Molecular Parasitology

Department of Microbiology
a. PGD Microbiology
b. M.Sc and Ph.D
i. Medical Microbiology with the following options.
 Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology,
 Bacteriology,
 Immunology,
 Virology
ii. Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology

Department of Biotechnology
a. PGD (Biotechnology)
b. M.Sc and Ph.D in
i. Food and Agricultural Biotechnology
ii. Environmental Biotechnology
iii. Industrial Biotechnology
iv. Medical Biotechnology

3 FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Department of Mathematics/Statistics
a. PGD Mathematics/Statistics
b. M.Sc and Ph.D in
i. Pure Mathematics
ii. Applied Mathematics
c. M.Sc and Ph.D Statistics in the following areas of specialization:
i. Inferential Statistics and Probability
ii. Multivariate Analysis
iii. Experimental Design and Analysis
Department of Computer Science
a. PGD Computer Science
b. M.Sc and Ph.D in
i. Machine Learning
ii. Data Science
iii. Information Technology
iv. Information Communication Technology
v. Software Engineering
vi. Cyber Security
vii. Data Communication and Networking



Department of Geology/Applied Geophysics
a. PGD Geology
b. PGD Geophysics
c. Applied Geophysics M.Sc/Ph.D programmes
i. M.Sc in Applied Geophysics (Groundwater Geophysics Option)
ii. M.Sc Applied Geophysics (Environmental Geophysics Option)
iii. M.Sc in Applied Geophysics (Engineering Geophysics Option)
iv. M.Sc in Applied Geophysics (Mining Geophysics Option)
v. Ph.D in Applied Geophysics
d. Geology Programme (M.Sc/ Ph.D)
i. M.Sc in Petrology and Economic Geology
ii. M.Sc in Mineral Exploration
iii. M.Sc in Petroleum Geology
iv. M.Sc in Hydrogeology
v. M.Sc in Engineering Geology
vi. Ph.D in Petrology and Economic Geology
vii. Ph.D in Mineral Exploration
viii. Ph.D in Petroleum Geology
ix. Ph.D in Hydrogeology
x. Ph.D in Engineering Geology
Department of Physics
a. PGD Physics
b. M.Sc/Ph.D in the following areas
i. Engineering Physics/Electronics
ii. Solid State Physics/Material Science
iii. Theoretical Physics
iv. Medical Physics
v. Environmental/Atmospheric Physics
Department of Chemistry
a. PGD (Chemistry)
b. M.Sc and Ph.D
i. Analytical Chemistry
ii. Environmental Chemistry
iii. Organic Chemistry
iv. Physical Chemistry
v. Industrial Chemistry
4. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Sociology
a. PGD Sociology
b. M.Sc/Ph.D in the following areas
i. Industrial Sociology and Personnel Management
ii. Development Sociology
iii Medical Sociology
iv. Demography and Population Studies
v. Anthropology
vi. Criminology
Department of Psychology
a. PGD Psychology
b. M.Sc and Ph.D Psychology in the following areas
i. Clinical Psychology
ii. Experimental Psychology
iii. Industrial/Organization Psychology
iv. Social Psychology
Department of Economics and Development Studies
a. PGD Economics
b. M.Sc and Ph.D in the following areas
i. Development Economics
ii. Monetary Economics
iii. International Economics
iv. Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
v. Macro Economics
Department of Political Science
a. PGD
i. Political science
b. Master of Public Administration (MPA) with specialization in any of the
followings:
i. Public Administration
ii. Local Government Studies
iii. Personnel Administration
iv. Development Administration
v. Public Finance
c. Master of Science (M.Sc)Public Administration with specialization in any of the followings:
i. Public Administration
ii. Local Government Studies
iii. Development Administration
iv. Public Finance
d. Master of Science (M.Sc) Political Science with specialization in any of
the followings:
i. Political Theory and Methodology
ii. Comparative Politics
iii. Political Economics
iv. Development Studies
v. Peace and Conflict Studies
vi. International Relations
e. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Ph.D) with specialization in any of the followings:
a. Political Science
i. Political Theory and Methodology
ii. Comparative Politics
iii. Political Economy
iv. Development Studies
v. International Relations
vi. Public Administration
vii. local Government Studies
viii. Personnel Administration
ix. Development Administration
x. Public Finance
Department of Criminology and Security Studies
a. M.Sc/Ph.D
b. Criminology
5. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Department of History and Strategic Studies
a. PGD in Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies
b. MA and Ph.D History and Strategic Studies in the following areas
i. Economic History
ii. Social History
iii. Political History
iv Diplomacy and Strategic Studies
v. Peace and Conflict Studies
vi. Diaspora Studies
vii. Ph.D in African History
Department of Foreign Language
a. PGD foreign language
b. MA and Ph.D in the following areas
i. French Linguistics
ii. French as a foreign language
iii. African Literature in French
Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Language
a. PGD
i. Igbo Language
b. MA
i. Igbo Language
ii. Igbo Literature
iii. Igbo Culture
Department of English and Literary Studies
a. PGD
i. Language
ii. Literature
b. MA and Ph.D.
i. Language
ii. Literature
6. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
a. PGD Fine and Applied Arts
b. MA Fine and Applied Arts with specialization in the following areas
i. Graphics
iii. Sculpture
iii. Art History
7. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department of Accountancy
a. PGD
i. Accountancy
b. M.Sc and Ph.D
i. Accountancy

Business Administration
a. PGD
i. Business Administration
b. M.Sc and Ph.D
i. Business Administration (Human Resource Management,
Organizational Behaviour, Strategic Management, Productions and Operations Management).

8. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Fisheries/Aquaculture
a. MA
i. Fish Biology

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

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


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

B. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained the Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines with at least a Second-Class Lower Division.
(ii) Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate with at least 5 credit O' level passes; with minimum of 2.5 CGPA on 5-point scale or 3.0 on 4-point scale.
(i) Candidates whose First Degrees are unclassified but have at least 60% average score (B level).

C. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) Candidates from Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained Master’s Degree that is appropriate for the proposed field/s of study shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.
(ii) Candidates must possess minimum of 4.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.5 on a 4-point scale in their Master’s Degrees. Candidates who possess at least a B level (60%) average score) at Master’s Degree provided that research work formed part of the Master’s Degree Programme shall also qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.
C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further admission requirements include:
i. O’level passes in English and Mathematics for all programmes.
ii. Accountancy and Business Administration Departments in addition require O’level credit pass in Economics.
iii. All Science Programmes in addition require O’level credit pass in Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology/Agriculture; depending on your area.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
(a) Postgraduate Diploma
a. Full-Time – Two Semesters (Minimum)

(b) Master’s Degree
 Full-Time – Three Semesters (Minimum) and six semesters (maximum)
 Part-time - Four Semesters (Minimum) and eight semesters (maximum)
(c) Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)
 Full-Time – Six Semesters (Minimum) and ten Semesters (maximum)
 Part-time - eight semesters (Minimum) and twelve semesters (maximum)

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION
On payment of non-refundable Application Form fee of Twenty Thousand Naira (N20,000.00) Only, made payable to “Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State” at any Commercial Bank within the Country using the Remita platform, candidates can download and complete the online Application Form by logging on to www.funai.edu.ng

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

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

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS
Completed Application forms with the relevant documents should be posted or delivered in an envelope marked “PG Admission” to the undersigned. The following documents are required to be enclosed with Application Forms/Referee Reports in a file jacket and then placed in a 10” x 15” size brown envelope before submission;
i. NYSC certificate (Discharge or Exemption or Exclusion certificate)
ii. All educational credentials, including FSLC
iii. L.G.A. letter of identification
iv. Birth certificate
v. Evidence of payment of Application form fee

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

Closing Date
Sale of online Application Forms will close six weeks from the date of publication of this advert i.e. 23rd October, 2023 to 23rd December, 2023.

IMPORTANT NOTE
a. After completion of online admission subscription, print the hard copy and
forward to the Secretary School of Postgraduate Studies AE-FUNAI with other relevant documents.
a. All applicants shall undergo paper and pen postgraduate admission
screening test.
b. Those seeking admission for Ph.D. will in addition to scoring a
minimum of 50% in the test, submit proposal of their preferred area of
specialization with their application forms and also be invited for oral
examination, date of which will be communicated to all applicants via sms.

Contacts: 0803 664 3162, 0813 028 6142, 0703 362 4849

Signed:
Barr. T. Ifeanyi Igwe
Registrar

Three students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, have received scholarship awards from Indorama Eleme Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, Rivers state.

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VC Rep., Prof. Romanus Ejiaga in a group photograph with some staff of the Faculty of Agriculture, award recipients and staff of Indorama Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited led by Engr. Prof. Ogbonnaya Chukwu
In a brief but colorful award ceremony held yesterday at the Faculty of Agriculture’s lecture theatre, the three recipients: Nweze Priscilia, Department of Crop Science, Ndubuisi Chidera, Department of Agricultural Economics, and Nweze Ikenna, Agricultural Economics and Extension Department received a cheque of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150,000) only respectively as scholarship to support their studies.

The students who are currently in 500-Level, were selected for the honour because of their brilliant academic performances that put them ahead in Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in their respective disciplines.

The Indorama Fertilizer Corporation is a socially-responsible organization that undertake relevant projects and activities in and around its host communities and beyond.

Each year Indorama offers scholarship awards to students in the Faculties of Agriculture across institutions of higher learning in Nigeria as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Speaking at the award presentation ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, expressed the University’s immense gratitude to the fertilizer company for the gesture, noting that by the action, the company has created trust and credibility in the Nigerian society.

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VC Rep, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga speaking at the award presentation ceremony


He stated that for the mere fact that Indorama chose the university for this year’s scholarship awards underscores the quality of the institution’s academic activities.

He reiterated the importance of the scholarship, stressing that it will assist the recipients to continue with their education and also strengthen their resume as they leave the university.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, congratulated the recipients for their remarkable achievements, while also expressing the willingness of the University to collaborate with the giant fertilizer company in the area of research towards the promotion of agricultural development in the country.

He further thanked the staff of the Faculty of Agriculture for their contribution towards the success of the students , and advised other students not to be disappointed but to work hard for this kind of honor, even as he appealed to the company for more scholarship slots because of the large population of students in the Faculty.

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Engr. Prof. Ogbonnaya Chukwu speaking on behalf of Indorama Fertilizer and Chemicals Ltd at the event
Also while speaking at the event, the representative of the fertilizer company, Engr. Prof. Ogbonnaya Chukwu, noted that the fertilizer company was committed to the training of Nigerian farmers and students by giving them the correct knowledge and skills to excel in their trade and discipline, stressing that the company has offered scholarships to about 120 students from different universities in the country.

He encouraged the students not to feel downcast about studying agriculture, rather they should be proud of their profession, adding that no nation can survive without food.

Also contributing, the Marketing Executive (SE/SS Region), Mr. Adewole Oluwatosin, stated that the scholarship known as ‘Indorama Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited Undergraduate Scholarship for Reward of Academic Excellence (IFCLUSRAE)’, was for this academic session.

Earlier, the Ag. Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Christiana Igberi, in her remarks commended the INDORAMA company for their corperate social responsibility and goodwill that was extended to AE-FUNAI and to the Faculty of Agriculture in particular.

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Ag. Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Christiana Igberi speaking at the occasion
Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, Ndubuisi Florence Chidera thanked the company for the scholarship award and assured that the gesture would encourage them to soar higher and fuel their future endeavors.

She equally thanked the University management for their vision and commitment towards nurturing the students to become leaders of tomorrow in their different fields .

Highlight of the occasion was the presentation of award certificates to the deserving students.

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VC Rep., Prof. Romanus Ejiaga in a group photograph with some staff of the Faculty of Agriculture, award recipients and staff of Indorama Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited led by Engr. Prof. Ogbonnaya Chukwu

The Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, Justice Elvis Ngene, on Friday, 6th October, 2023 inaugurated the newly completed Moot Court and Library facility of the Faculty of Law, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State.

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Justice Elvis Ngene (C), flanked by Rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha and invited dignitaries cutting the ribbon to inaugurate the Moot Court and Law Library


Speaking at the event, the Chief Judge, charged the law students to be deliberate in developing a refined mooting and advocacy skills necessary for insightful investigations, which are important for legal practice; commending them for their sterling performance during the moot court session.

He noted that Moot Court and Library are two major facilities that provide Faculty of Law with the proper equipment for the training of competent legal practitioners, while urging the lecturers to make good use of the facilities to groom the students into competent legal minds.

Justice Ngene further commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom, for the significant progress the university has made under his watch, adding that AE-FUNAI is no doubt one of the fastest growing universities in the country.

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VC Rep, Prof. Abel Ezeoha delivering his welcome remarks at the event


Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elom, represented by the Deputy Vice- Chancellor Administration, Prof. Abel Ezeoha, stated that mooting sessions and Library help students to improve their research abilities and skills in adapting to sudden situations and in dealing with uncomfortable scenarios hence, the purpose of building an ultra-modern Moot Court and Library for the Law Faculty.

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A section of the Moot Court
He averred that the two facilities respectively, will enable the university to set standard and train the students to become legal practitioners that will contribute in nation building.

He further extoled the Chief Judge and the former governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Chief Martin Nwanchor Elechi for making out time to honor the invitation to the event, while also commending the students for their academic excellence so far.

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Ag. Dean, Faculty of Law, Barr. Esseni Udu, making his opening remarks at the event
The facilities would help in preparing the Students to graduate in record time as well as prepare them for law School.

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Some book shelves in the library
He therefore, pleaded for more support from the university management and guests in providing more relevant books needed in the library to meet the requirements of the Council for Legal Education.

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Rep. of Ebonyi State Governor, Barr. Dr. Ben Odoh speaking at the event


In his goodwill message, the Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, who was represented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Dr. Ben Odoh, congratulated the University management for the massive structures they built for the students.

He further encouraged the students to take their studies seriously to achieve their aim, stressing that all they needed to excel in their career were already on ground, even as he pledged to continually assist the university to achieve more.

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HE, Chief Martin Elechi, former Govenor of Ebonyi State speaking at the event


Other speakers at the event were the former Governor of Ebonyi state, HE, Chief Martin Elechi and the State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof Amari Omaka, who both expressed their satisfactions on the level of academic and infrastructural development in the University.

Highlights of the event was a Moot Court session by students of the Faculty which drew astounding ovations from guests.

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Rep. of VC, Prof. Abel Ezeoha in a group photograph with the Chief Judge, Ebonyi State, Justice Elvis Ngene, dignitaries and other judges that accompanied the CJ to the event

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike and Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, have pledged to foster closer collaboration for the seamless and efficient training of medical and allied medical students of the University.

This landmark decision was reached recently when the new Chief Medical Director, AE-FUTHA, Prof. Robinson Chukwudi Onoh paid a courtesy visit on the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Oge Elom.

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom (R) in a partnership handshake with CMD, AE-FUTHA, Prof. Robinson Onoh during the visit


While welcoming the visitors to the university, Prof. Elom noted that AE-FUNAI and AE-FUTHA have come a long way, stating that the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions was signed in 2018, adding that the relationship has been smooth and fruitful, even as he pledged to ensure that the collaboration is sustained and expanded to other mutually-benefitting areas.



The Vice-Chancellor explained that the establishment of a College of Medicine and the decision to commence the running of some allied medical programmes like Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics in the university was one of his cardinal goals when he assumed office in 2021, vowing that before the completion of his tenure, that Pharmacy would also be mounted in the institution.

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom speaking during the event


He implored the CMD to assist the university in providing some of their medical doctors to work in the university clinic in locus basis in order to beef-up the number of medical personnel available in the institution, and thereby providing all-round and quality Medicare to staff, students and even some members of the host communities. He further assured that the university would provide some financial support to the doctors to enable them discharge their duties willingly and professionally.

Prof. Elom also requested that the CMD intervenes on the issues of delays in attending to the medical requests of clinical students at the hospital by ensuring that the clinical and other students that would be intermittently referred to the teaching hospital are giving timely attention.

In concluding, the Vice-Chancellor informed the CMD and team that the NUC Resource verification results for 7 new programmes including Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Nutrition & Dietetics were being awaited.

Earlier, the CMD, Prof. Onoh had commended the Vice-chancellor for sustaining the existing partnership between the two federal institutions, stressing that the gigantic structures that are being erected for medical students at both AE-FUTHA 1 and 2 shows that he is interested in the growth and development of the hospital, while also pressing for closer interactions and collaborations through the sharing of resources especially in the training of medical and para-medical students and treatment of patients.

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CMD, AE-FUTHA,Prof. Robinson Onoh speaking during the courtesy visit


He further called for the expansion of the Memorandum of Understanding between the sister-organizations, noting that it is being emulated by other universities in Nigeria in the running of medical colleges.

Prof. Onoh also assured that the teaching hospital was eager to support and collaborate closely with the university management, and reiterated the importance of understanding, team work and team spirit among all stakeholders in the successful turning-out of competent medical students, and treatment of patients. He therefore assured that the hospital has all it takes to take care of any number of students that come into the hospital for clinical training.

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom (4th R) in a group photograph with the CMD, AE-FUTHA, Prof. Robinson Onoh (4th L) and Management team of the teaching hospital during the visit

AE-FUNAI DEPARTMENTS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICS DONATE OFFICE EQUIPMENT TO VARSITY
As part of their contributions to the growth and development of the university, the Departments of Computer Science, and Physics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike. Ebonyi State, have donated some office equipment comprising of office tables, conference table, public address system, chairs and stools to the institution.

Speaking while receiving the items, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom noted that the donations provided by the two departments would ensure that staff and students work and study under very conducive academic environment, adding that when lecturers are comfortable in their offices, it makes their job of teaching easier.

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Rep of VC, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga (3rd L), SA to VC, Dr. Chukwuma Ekpe (1st L) in a group photograph with some staff of the Department of Physics led by their Head, Dr. Arthur Nwachukwu (4th L) during the presentation of the items


The Vice-Chancellor who was represented at the presentation event by his deputy in charge of academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, maintained that lecturers will be able to keep office hours with their students and be involved in academic advising and counselling of students, stressing that a good working environment is a contributing factor to the productivity of academic staff.

He also noted that he was encouraged and inspired by the gestures of the two departments as it stresses the importance of civic action and public service, and therefore urged other departments and faculties in the university to contribute in some ways to the public good as the university cannot do it alone.

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VC Rep, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga (4th R) and SA to VC, Dr. Chukwuma Ekpe (4th L) in a group photograph with some staff of the Department of Computer Science led by the Head,Dr. Ifeanyi Achi (2nd R) during the presentation of the items


The Vice-Chancellor further thanked the staff and students of the two departments for their thoughtfulness and magnanimity in going out of their way to make the donations in spite of the prevailing harsh economic climate in the country.

Speaking on the rationale for the donations, Dr. Ifeanyi Achi and Dr. Arthur Nwachukwu of Computer Science and Physics respectively, noted that the items were procured from the proceeds of their departmental laboratory manuals, adding that they decided to plough it back into their departments to augment the efforts of the university management.

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Some of the laboratory tools on display


They added that they have come to the realization of the fact that management alone cannot adequately run the university without the collaborative efforts of other people, stressing that as the reaccreditation exercise of the university’s programmes by the National Universities Commission approaches, all hands must be on deck to ensure that all the programmes that were due for reaccreditation are fully reaccredited by the regulatory body.

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Conference table and chairs


The Department of Computer Science made the following donations: retiling of the computer laboratory, construction of 50 iron laboratory stools, one printer, one photocopier, two public address system and 25 sizeable office tables while the Department of Physics donated the under-listed items: Furnishing of departmental seminar room and provision of 10 desks and 20 chairs.

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A photocopier

As plans near advanced stage for the implementation of blended learning in its academic activities, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has organized a one-week intensive online training for its academic staff on the use of Learning Management System.
Declaring the training programme open, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sunday Elom, noted that the training was geared towards building the capacities of academic staff to enable them be in tune with 21st century teaching methodologies, especially in the development and use of the Learning Management System for teaching.
AE-FUNAI VC, Prof. Sunday Elom
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The capacity building programme was organized under the auspices of the Partnership Program for Enhanced and Blended Learning (PEBL), West Africa, which started in 2021; aimed at supporting partner-universities to build capacity through training and development of quality-assured, credit-bearing blended courses.
The Coordinator, Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning (PEBL) in the university, Prof. Dr. Johnny Ogunji, applauded the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elom for approving the Expanded On-line Training for all academic staff on the use of university Moodle LMS for academic purposes, adding that the position of the university management on switching to Blended Learning mode was commendable.
He noted that 50% of the University’s academic staff have already been trained but there is need to train more, stating that over 344 staff registered for the On-line training held from 18th – 25th September, 2023.

While sharing her experience during the training, Dr. Maria Obiageli Nwodo, highlighted some challenges which may hinder the smooth operation of LMS Moodle to include: lack of stable internet, inadequate ICT personnel, lack of self-regulation and responsibility as well as learners not having basic digital literacy.

She opined that adding of real courses on the university’s LMS and sharing of instructional materials/ videos URL through You tube will encourage open communication, sharing of experiences and understanding of the Moodle better.

In the same vain, Nwaji Azubuike Raphael, while drawing a conclusive report of the training, stated that AE-FUNAI was among the 12 partner-Universities selected by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) to participate in the two-year capacity strengthening project PEBL WA PROJECT in 2021, adding that selected staff were trained and 11 staff of the university were successfully certified as facilitators hence, the need to train other staff, stressing that in all about 1,000 participants have been trained on the use of LMS.
He noted that the objective was to cascade the training and equip participants with capacity and skills to handle blended learning content development and creation of resources on LMS.
He further added that the training was a chain reaction as trained staff are expected to train others as well as provide technical support at the developmental level.
Highlights of the event was award of certificates to the participants who successfully completed the training programme and the tasks.

This is to inform the general public especially prospective candidates that the deadline for the 2023/2024 Admissions oline registration of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi.State, has been moved from Saturday, 30th September, 2023 to Sunday, 29th October, 2023

Note that registration of students for the PUTME shall cease by 11.59pm on 29th October, 2023.

Be also informed that NO FURTHER REGISTRATION WOULD BE ALLOWED beyond this new deadline.

The general public should, please take note.

Elom Iyke Ubochi
PRO

AE-FUNAI SPGS HOLDS ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR NEW POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, School of Postgraduate Studies, has conducted an orientation exercise for new students in the 2022/2023 academic session.

This is to acquaint the students with the necessary procedures and regulations governing the programme and to motivate them to perform at a high-level, and thus minimize cases of delayed graduation, failures and mistakes that could arise from ignorance.

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VC Rep, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga declaring the event open


Declaring the event open, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga, congratulated the new intakes, noting that the orientation programme was necessary as it provides students with the needed information to enable them function effectively in the University.

He said, “as a student, having passed through the rigorous admission process to be here, I urge you not to relent”, adding that the University is working on improving its postgraduate education both in quality and quantity for better outcomes.

He also advised them to be serious with their studies in order to achieve a 100 percent completion rate, and therefore make it to the graduation list in record time.

The Vice-Chancellor further noted that the beauty of the university’s postgraduate programme is that students graduate on schedule; 3 years for Ph.D full time, 3 semesters for Masters’ and 2 semesters for Postgraduate Diploma programmes respectively.

He charged the students to abide by the rules and regulations governing the University and to work diligently to achieve their goals.

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Dean, SPGS, Prof. Nwabueze Elom, making his opening speech


Earlier, the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Prof. Nwabueze Elom, in his welcome address, assured the new students of timely support to aid them to complete their research work in order to graduate on time.

He admonished the students to cooperate with the school authorities, adding that the university is trying its best to support the SPGS to make sure the students are served better.

Speaking further, Prof Nwabueze, in his lecture titled ‘Supervisor-Student Relationship’ stated that in PG studies, the supervisor plays a key role in helping the students to achieve their goals, stressing that in maintaining a good relationship, the supervisor and the students must relate very well to ensure the timely completion of the programme.

He equally enjoined the new students to be open and honest to their supervisors, show integrity and try to keep to time.

He therefore warned them to maintain the rule of plagiarism while carrying out their research work.

Delivering a lecture titled ‘The indispensability of ICT in Postgraduate studies, the ICT Director, Engr Dr. Ngozi Eli-Chukwu, emphasized that Information and Communication Technology (ICT), is the brain box of whatever that is done in the University, adding that all the information requirements is achieved through ICT-enabled platform.

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The Director ICT, Engr Dr. Ngozi Eli-Chukwu delivering her lecture
She called on the students to know the reason why they are in the university and make use of the opportunity to do the right thing at the right time.

Contributing, the Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof. Femi Adeyeye, in a lecture titled ‘Research Ethics in Postgraduate studies’ affirmed that qualitative and quantitative research, especially studies in educational contexts, often bring up questions of ethics because the designs of the studies may involve humans and other subjects.

He stated that it is not always easy for young researchers to anticipate where ethical issues might emerge while designing their research projects, but it is pertinent to beam the search light on ethic and ethical considerations towards academic and professional studies.

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Prof. Femi Adeyeye speaking at the programme


Prof. Adeyeye speaking further, mentioned major ethical issues to be considered in research work to include, innate ethical ramifications, authorship of research projects, and data manipulations amongst others, advising the students to avoid plagiarism and to always cite the original sources of their information.

Highlights of the event was the taking of the matriculation oath by the students, led by the Secretary of the school, Dr. Florence Albi-Oparaocha.

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Cross section of the students taking the Matriculation Oath


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Dean, SPGS Prof. Nwabueze Elom and some management staff in a group photograph with some of the students after the event
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VC Rep, Prof. Romanus Ejiaga (C) in a group photograph with some staff at the event

The Vice Chancellor of Alex- Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu- Alike, Ebonyi State Professor Sunday Elom, has vowed to sustain and expand the partnership between the university and the University of Gavle, Sweden.

The Vice-Chancellor stated this recently when he hosted a representative of the Scandinavian University, Prof. Chrisantus Biamba in his office.

He said that AE-FUNAI would work together with the University of Gavle to ensure that the staff and students’ exchange programme and other components of the collaboration were sustained and expanded to accommodate more staff and students.

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom speaking at the event
While speaking earlier, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Education, Dr. Ntasiobi Igu, appreciated Prof. Biamba for facilitating the partnership through the help of the European Union.

She further stated that the programme has helped in developing the capacity of University by exposing some of its staff and students to international best practices.

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Ag. Dean, Faculty of Education, Dr. Ntasiobi Igu speaking at the event
On his part, Prof. Biamba thanked the Vice-Chancellor for pledging to sustain and expand the scope of the collaboration, noting that he was ready to work with the University to make it a reality.

He further revealed that the staff and students of the University who had earlier benefitted from the partnership were worthy ambassadors of the university as they performed creditably well when they visited Sweden.

He added that nine students and 14 staff of the University had visited Sweden under the partnership in the past two years, where they were exposed to modern teaching techniques even as they also had the opportunity to learn new culture.

He equally hinted that the scope of the programme would be expanded to incorporate staff and students from Social Sciences and Humanities, and not just the Faculty of Education as it is presently constituted.

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Prof. Chrisantus Biamba, speaking during his visit to the Vice-Chancellor
The highpoint of the visit was the announcement of the Director, Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Chinyere Elom as the new Coordinator of the programme, to be supported by Dr. Francisca Ogba.

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom, principal officers and some senior staff of the Faculty of Education in a group photograph with Prof. Chrisantus Biamba during the visit.

AE-FUNAI TO ESTABLISH NURSING, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
As part of its academic expansion geared towards providing admission opportunities for the teeming population seeking admissions into MBBS and other allied medical programmes, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, is set to commence Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Human Nutrition & Dietetics in the next academic session.

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom (6th R) in a group photograph with the NUC team for Nursing Science led by Prof. Ekanah Ndie (4th L)


While speaking during a courtesy visit by the National Universities Commission (NUC) Resource Verification Teams for the 3 para-medical programmes, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday O. Elom noted that the MBBS programme of the university was already at the clinical level, hence the need to establish some para-medical programmes to take care of the candidates who may not be able to gain admission into Medicine & Surgery because of its high competitiveness.

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom emphasizing a point during the courtesy call


Said he: “History is being made today in AE-FUNAI. Our MBBS programe has advanced to the clinical level and we are happy to expand to other para-medical programmes to create more admission opportunities for our teeming youths

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom (6th R) in a group photograph with the NUC team for Medical Laboratory Science led by Prof. Mohammed Idris (6th L)


“We need more of these programmes to cater for the needs of those who cannot make it to MBBS, and more importantly, because of the programmes’ importance to the development of the Nigerian society.

“As a University, the programmes are important to us based on their high demand by people, and great benefits.”

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VC, Prof. Sunday Elom (7th L) in a group photograph with the NUC resource Verification Team for Nutrition & Dietetics during the visit led by Prof. Williams Ima (6th L)


Speaking on behalf of the Resource Verification Teams, Prof. Mohammed Idris, said they were representing the National Universities Commission on the exercise, adding that the essence of the visit was to encourage the university to move forward in the respected academic areas.

He explained that the National Universities Commission is a partner in the progress of universities in Nigeria by promoting quality assurance through peer-review mechanisms meant to improve the quality of academic activities.

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Prof. Mohammed Idris speaking on behalf of the 3 teams at the event


He therefore commended the university, adding that the vision to establish the three programmes was appropriate.

Recall that the idea to establish the programmes were mooted by the Vice-Chancellor in 2021 during his inaugural address to the University Senate. It is therefore, a dream come true for the university and a veritable opportunities for prospective students

AE-FUNAI STUDENT EMERGES OVERALL BEST IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AT 2023 ALL NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIP
A final year student of the Department of Foreign Languages, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Oko Charity Joan has emerged the overall best in Public Speaking at the 10th edition of the All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship held at Veritas University, Abuja from 27th August to 3rd September, 2023.

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2023 All Nigerian Universities Overall Best Public Speaker, Oko Charity Joan, displaying her gold medal
Oko emerged the overall best public speaker in Nigeria after defeating students from 9 other universities that included Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Veritas University, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Rivers State University (RSU), Usman Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), University of Ibadan (UI) and Abia State University (ABSU).

It is also worthy to note tthat two students of the University made it to the grand finale of the public ppeaking tournament where Oko emerged the overall best public speaker and Ama Gloria Titiana, a 400 level student of Political Science made it to the 9th position.

Meanwhile in the Debating tournament, AE FUNAI also had a great performance with 3 consecutive 1st positions on the first day of the tournament,. The University did not just make it to the quarterfinals but also came first in the quarterfinals round, defeating both the host institution, Veritss University, Abuja and Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) respectively to move to the semifinals where it ended the tournament. The University was represented at the Debating tournament by a 400 level student of Biotechnology, Igwebuike Chiagoziem JohnMark and a 300 level student of Law, Nwele Stanley Chiemerie.

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AE-FUNAI Contingent to the 2023 All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship held at Veritas University, Abuja
At the championship, the University’s Novice Speakers also had a great run., with notable prospects for success in the nearest future. The Notice speakers were 200 level students of Psychology, Ngene Comfort Chinasa and Uchenna Lydia Chinwendu of the Department of Agriculture.

More so, in the category of Adjudicators, the University further performed creditably well with lots of lessons for improvement. This particular style of Debating will open vista of pportunities to students of the university as it is another important aspect of British Parliamentary Debating. It is hoped that more adjudicators would spring up among the students of the University through the experiences of the delegates to the 2023 championship. The two persons that represented the university in the adjudication category at the championship were Ogbonna Godsfavour Chimeremya and Udoka Charles Chibuikem, both 200 level students of Physiology and Accountancy respectively.

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AE-FUNAI Contingent to the 2023 All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship in.a group photograph with their Coach, Mr. Nwabunwanne
While commending the students for their sterling performances at the Championship, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom noted that the introduction and sustenance of the zero-credit Language Enhancement Programme (LEP) in the academic curriculum has distinguished the students of the University in comity of Nigerian Universities, especially in the use and command of English language.

He maintained that the university under his watch will continue to support the students to discover their innate abilities in order to become the best among the peers irrespective of their course of studies..

AE-FUNAI DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY DONATES OFFICE FURNITURE TO VARSITY
– Provides financial palliative to staff

The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has donated 12 office tables to the university to cater for some of the furniture needs of staff.

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Some of the office tables on display
This is even as the department has also provided some financial palliatives to its staff to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy to ensure that they discharge their official responsibilities happily in the face of the present serious financial challenges.

While presenting the office tables to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, the Head, Department of Chemistry, Prof. Nwabueze Elom noted that it was the second time they were making such donation due to their passion and determination to support the vision of the University.



He stated that the desire was to ensure that every staff of the Chemistry department has good furniture in their offices to enable them discharge their duties in a conducive work environment, adding that the fund used in purchasing the 12 office tables were part of the proceeds from the sale of Chemistry practical manuals.

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Head, Department of Chemistry, Prof. Nwabueze Elom (R) welcoming the rep. of VC, Dr. John Chukwuma Ekpe to their department during the presentation of the tables
He further pleaded with the University Management to assist the Department in securing more seats for the staff to enable them discharge their official duties in comfort.

While commending the department for their kind gestures, the Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by his Special Assistant, Dr. John Chukwuma Ekpe, thanked the Head of Department, Prof. Elom for his thoughtfulness in using the proceeds derived from the sale of their departmental laboratory manuals to purchase office tables for staff as well as cater for their welfare.

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Rep. of VC, Dr. John Chukwuma Ekpe ( 1st L) speaking at the event While members of staff of the Department of Chemistry listen
He noted that the idea to embark on the gestures was noble and worthy of emulation, while urging the incoming leadership of the department to continue the legacy of Prof. Elom and do more for the department and the University at large.

Some staff of the department expressed their joy for the tables and financial palliative, describing Prof. Elom as a man of integrity who has the welfare of staff at heart. They pledged to use the tables to discharge their duties diligently and effectively

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Rep. of VC, Dr. John Chukwuma Ekpe and Head, Department of Chemistry, Prof. Nwabueze Elom in a group photograph with members of staff of the department during the event