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MADUKA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Celebrates Its First Anniversary and Highlights Its Commitment to Quality Education and Entrepreneurship.

Maduka University College, the secondary school arm of the newly licensed Maduka University, marked its first anniversary with a grand celebration and Thanksgiving ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The event, held at the college’s auditorium in Ekwegbe, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, was attended by education experts, dignitaries, parents, and members of the clergy.



During his address, the visionary founder of Maduka University College, Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi, expressed his gratitude to the Nigeria Military, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security measures for providing adequate security to the schools located between Igbo-Etiti and Enugu East Local Government Areas. Dr. Onyishi emphasized the significance of security and praised the collaborative efforts with the military and police to ensure the safety of students and staff. He said, "The military men are working as if this is a military school. They want to be sure that the institution is completely covered in the area of security. It’s costing us a lot of money to provide security, but it’s a major factor." "Security is essential; we can’t afford not to spend on security," he continued.



However, the main focus of the event was on the college’s achievements and commitment to offering students an education with an entrepreneurial focus. Mr. Uche Silas Odirachukwu, the college's principal, recounted the journey that began in 2019 with the mapping and construction of the university college. The institution commenced its first academic session in 2022, admitting its first set of students. He then proceeded to note the school’s vision.



In the words of Mr. Odirachukwu, "The students of this first entrepreneurial-focused institution are taught with the mindset of being self-employed and business-minded." There was indeed a sketch of drama presented by the students during the event that depicted that they were actually being trained to be creative, enterprising, and self-reliant. Dr. Onyishi himself has noted on numerous occasions that Nigeria needs an educational revolution with entrepreneurial skills and self-reliance at the forefront.



Thus, at Maduka University College, students are groomed in the right direction from the very beginning. Particularly through various creative and enterprising activities, the college aims to prepare its students to start their own businesses upon graduation rather than simply seeking traditional employment. This approach sets Maduka University College apart from conventional schools and fosters an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship.



Dr. Onyishi reiterated the college’s vision and mission, stating, "To provide excellent educational opportunities in the frontiers of knowledge and application of innovative and creative technologies to industry, business, and entrepreneurship that are transformative and responsive to the needs and challenges of local and global society and for the Glory of God." So far, the school has continually strived to meet the high standards set by this vision and mission.



In his speech, Dr. Onyishi used the occasion to advise parents and guardians to prioritize providing quality education for their children, as it is an invaluable legacy that lasts beyond generations. He said, "You can make sharp money, but it does not last. Real money lasts beyond you. You see, parents have businesses, but their children, after graduation from tertiary institutions, cannot fit into their businesses; therefore, the businesses cannot continue. Our children should be trained in such a way that they can continue where we stopped."



The guest of honor, Professor Uche Eze, the immediate-past Enugu State Commissioner for Education, commended Dr. Onyishi’s dedication to establishing the institution. He praised the founder’s investments in education, noting that it is a capital-intensive venture. Prof. Eze highlighted the uniqueness of Maduka University College and expressed confidence in its potential.



The anniversary celebration concluded with the presentation of awards and gifts to deserving staff and students, acknowledging their contributions to the college’s growth and success. Meanwhile, as Maduka University College celebrates its first anniversary and reflects on a successful year, its parent institution is also gearing up for a new chapter in its journey. Admission into the entrepreneurial-based Maduka University is now open, as the tertiary institution is set to open its doors to its first batch of students in October this year.

Frank2021:
Nonsense imagine a university all students wear uniform, who does that.

Frank2021:
Nonsense imagine a university all students wear uniform, who does that.