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14th Convocation Ceremonies of the University commences from 9th to 13th of March, 2020.

14th Convocation Ceremonies of the University commences from 9th to 13th of March, 2020.

Toluwanimi, stating excellence as your quality might be an underemphasy, yet you are an emblem of personified ingenuity.��

To bag a 4.98 CGPA in mathematics and of course, being the best graduating student from a university as UNILORIN is never a child play. All in all, it is to the glory of God!��

Little wonder, I saw this coming from the very day the intellectual exploration began. For you are not only sound intellectually, but also of enviable moral demeanors.

I celebrate you little girl, as you did everyone proud��. It is my prayer for you that God in His mercy will unstoppably drive you to the peak of your career, make you more relevant in your world and grant you sufficient grace to fulfill divine purposes in Jesus name.

*Congratulations to Daddy and Mummy Okunola and to the entire family of Professor Adegboye!����

Engr. Onunkwo surprises Clergyman with a Car.

In another twist to his humanitarian focus, Anambra born philanthropist, Engr. Johnbosco Onunkwo yesterday exhibited an uncommon form of benevolence as he surprised a priest, Rev. Fr. Ochochima Okoye with a car to aid his mobility needs.

Engr. Onunkwo had invited Rev. Fr. Okoye of St. Gregory, Ihiala and friend of his to bless ‘something’ for him.

The priest who boarded public transport to the venue was left in awe when the benefactor later unveiled the surprise package as his.

Presenting the keys to the priest, Engr. Onunkwo described the gesture as paramount in the lives of every Christian. According to him, the welfare of Priests and men of God should be of utmost concern not only to parishioners but all and sundry.

In his words, “These men labour daily, interceding on our behalf and unconditionally seeking for our progress. It behooves us as a people to provide for them in whatever way we can.”

“Left for me, if I were in a position of authority or privileged to have the financial muscle, all priests and clergymen should be entitled to a brand new basic car to enable them discharge their duties in God’s vineyard.”

Engr. Onunkwo asserted that the gesture is a wake-up call on well-meaning individuals with financial capacities to appreciate clergymen with gifts such as this as it would go a long way in adding impetus in discharging their divinely assigned duties.

Responding to the gift, Rev. Fr. Okoye expressed thanks to God for using the benefactor and friend in solving his mobility need.

Describing the presentation as a big surprise, the clergyman prayed for God’s continued blessings on Engr. Onunkwo whom he described as a man who understands spiritual principles.

Recall that Engr. Onunkwo had made similar gift presentation to a man of God in Onitsha three months ago. He has equally continued to meet the health demands of the people of Anambra state through his foundation’s free medical outreach where 11 communities have benefitted so far.

Outgoing UNIZIK VC Ahaneku Leaves A Legacy Of Projects

Written by Franklin Onwubiko

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University just concluded her 13th convocation ceremony.

The Convocation activities included commissioning of projects executed by the Professor Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku, FAS led administration, by the Visitor to the University and President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari.

The President was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Anthony Anwuka.

The President was amazed at the plethora of projects completed by the Ahaneku administration numbering up to 18.

Some of the projects commissioned include the entrance gate, 5 units of 500 seating capacity Classrooms/Examination halls, (the 6th is 90% completed and will ready be by the end of the May 2019), Security Building, PG building Extension, male and female lavatories, administrative block parking lot, dual carriage access road from Main gate to Admin block,
University kitchen, sporting facilities (2 basketball and 2 lawn tennis courts,
University Central store, among numerous others.

He equally laid the foundation stone of the Vice-Chancellor's lodge, University Medical Centre, Classroom block for UNIZIK demonstration school, among others.

Professor Ahaneku will be leaving office on June 3, 2019.

Meet UNIZIK's 2017/2018 Overall Best Graduating Student from the Department of Banking and Finance, Mrs. Abisi Adaobi Rita.

She's from Nando, Anambra state.

OVER 20,000 NDI ANAMBRA BENEFIT FROM FG TRADER MONEY.


Over twenty thousand people have benefited from the Federal government Trader Money in Anambra State.

The Vice President m, Professor Yemi Osinbajo stated this during his official visit to the State.

At exactly 11:50 am, the Vice President on aircraft number NAF- 540, arrived Amawbia in Awka South Council Area where he was received by Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, members of the State Executive Council, among others.

Vice President Osinbajo in company of the Governor went to Eke Awka market for the Trader Money exercise, where he parleyed with some petty traders dressed in the Trader Money T -Shirt, displaying their goods including smoked fish, sachet water, palm and groundnut oil, ogiri, among other items.

The Vice President thereafter left Awka for Onitsha at about 12:10.

At the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Obi Alfred Achebe, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo described the Trader Money as a micro credit program of the federal government targeted at the lowest traders to help facilitate their trade, saying that the traders are expected to pay back after 6 months, to access higher amounts.

The Vice President also visited Ochanja market, Onitsha, where he explained that it is only government that can guaranttee the kind of arrangement which the Trader Money offers, pointing out that Anambra is among the first States to implement the home grown school feeding program.

He expressed joy at the outcome of the project which he said has touched the lives of many less privileged people.

Governor Willie Obiano said that the scheme is of immense benefit to the inhabitants of the State, expressing gratitude to the federal government.

While calling for its sustenance, the Governor appreciated the federal government for all the projects it is executing in the State.

Speaking, some beneficiaries of the program thanked the federal government for coming to their aid, promising to utilize the loan properly.

For the Member representing Onitsha South Two at the State Assembly, Mr Eddy Ibuzo who applauded the initiative, he thanked the federal government for making true it's promise.

The Vice President later visited the Asaba end of the Second Niger Bridge where work had reached appreciable level.

VP YEMI OSINBAJO ARRIVES ANAMBRA ON OFFICIAL VISIT

BY EJIKE ABANA

The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Anambra State on official visit.

At exactly 11:50 am, the Vice President on aircraft number NAF- 540, arrived Amawbia in Awka South Council Area where he was received by Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, members of the State Executive Council, among others.

Vice President Osinbajo is expected to visit Eke Awka market for the Trader Money exercise, after which he will visit Ochanja market, Onitsha. He will also inspect ongoing construction work at 2nd Niger Bridge.

Crippled Beggar elated as Anambra Philanthropist gifts him a wheelchair

Luck shone on the face of a crippled roadside beggar at the popular Aroma junction, Enugu/Onitsha expressway, Awka in Anambra state identified as Mallam Nasiru Ibrahim, as a popular young philanthropist in the state, Engr. Johnbosco Onunkwo gifted him a brand new wheelchair to salvage his mobility needs.

According to to the benefactor, he was on his way to a function his foundation was organizing, “Johnbosco Onunkwo Foundation” when he chanced upon the beggar and was moved to add value to his life by gifting him a wheelchair.

According to him, the wheelchair was a remaining part of the set his foundation distributed to some physically challenged persons recently.

Engr. Onunkwo, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress APC, and the chairman, Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN), in Anambra State, equally promised to get another wheelchair for another crippled beggar who rejoiced with his friend.

This is coming on the heels of a free medical outreach the foundation organized over the weekend in Igbo-Ukwu community, Anambra state. As a matter of fact, the foundation embarked on free medical tour in the 14 towns in the philanthropist’s Local Government Area, Aguata. At the last count, 11 communities have since benefitted.

Engr. Onunkwo had promised to extend the medical outreach to other towns in the state to satisfy the yearnings of quality health care delivery among the people of the state.

GOVERNOR OBIANO LEADS ANAMBRA EXECUTIVES TO EASTER MASS.


Governor Willie Obiano in company of his Deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke joins fellow Christains to cebrate Easter Mass.

Accompanying Governor Obiano are also members of the State Executive Council, Members of Anambra State House of Assembly & Members - Elect of the National Assembly & Anambra State House of Assembly, Chairmen of Commissions and Permanent Secretaries, among others.

The mass is taking place at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Aguleri.

*13th CONVOCATION CEREMONIES: INFORMATION TO GRADUANDS*

This is to inform the 2017/2018 Graduands of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Parents/Guardians, Alumni of the University and the Public that activities marking the 13th Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the award of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, and Award of Honorary Degree will take place from Monday, 6th to Friday, 10th May, 2019.

Details of the activities which will commence on Monday, 6th May, 2019 are as follows:

1. Monday, 6th May, 2019
a) The Vice-Chancellor’s Press Conference
Venue: Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Time: 9.30a.m - 10.30 a.m.

b) Interdenominational Service
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 11.00 a.m.

2. Tuesday, 7th May, 2019
a) Research Fair
*Special Guest of Honour*
Professor Julius Okojie, OON
Former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC)
Venue: Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies
Time: 9.00 a.m.

b) Presentation of Prizes to the best graduating students
Time: 2.00 pm
Venue: University Auditorium

3. Wednesday, 8th May, 2019
Convocation Lecture by the former Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Senator (DR) Ken Nnamani, GCON

*Chairman, Convocation Lecture.*
*Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega*
Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

*Topic: National Integration, Peace and Development*
*Venue:* University Auditorium
*Time:* 1.00 p.m.

4. Thursday, 9th May, 2019

*Award of First Degree*
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 11.00 a.m.

5. Friday, 10th May, 2019
a) Commissioning of newly completed projects by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Visitor to Nnamdi Azikiwe University or his representative.

b) Award of Higher Degrees, Honorary Degrees and Installation of Emeriti Professors
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 11.00 a.m.


*NOTICE TO ALL GRADUANDS*
Graduands are please requested to note the following:
1. It is mandatory for all Graduands to pay for the following items irrespective of attendance to the Convocation Ceremony
a) Order of Proceedings
b) Academic Outfits
c) Certificate Scrolls
d) UNIZIK Handbook
e) UNIZIK T-shirt and cap


*CONVOCATION FEES*
 First Degree - N11,000
 Masters Degree and Postgraduate Diplomas – N16,000
 Ph.D. – If the Graduand wants to purchase the academic gown (including all the above items) as listed in a-e) – N51,000
 Ph.D. – if the Graduand wants to hire academic gown (including the above items as listed in a-e) above – N26,000

I. All Graduands are expected to dress in full appropriate wear (i.e. suit, shirt and tie for men and skirt suit/skirt and blouse or gown for Ladies) or full national dress.

II. Academic outfits for all first degree Graduands will be collected at the Faculties and Departments.

III. Academic outfits/materials for Higher Degrees will be collected at the School of Postgraduate Studies.

IV. Graduands must present evidence of payment before they can collect Convocation materials.

V. Collection of Convocation materials commences on 6th May, 2019.

VI. All hired academic outfits/gowns should be returned by the Graduands to their respective collection points not later than Wednesday 15th May, 2019. Gowns returned after that date will attract penalty.

VII. All Graduands are to assemble at the School of Postgraduate Studies (Opposite the Convocation Arena) by 9.30 a.m. for the commencement of Procession each day.

VIII. It is compulsory for all Graduands to participate in the academic procession and to put on the approved academic regalia.


*MODE OF PAYMENT*
All payments to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka should be made through the following procedure:
• Log into Remita.net
• Click on pay a Federal Government Agency
• Under the name of MDA type Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
• Click on Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
• Go to name of Service purpose and click on box
• Select Convocation fees, fill out the required information
• Print out or copy the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number
• Take the RRR number to any bank of your choice and make payments.
• Payment will begin on Monday 15th April, 2019

*SECURITY NOTICE:*
1. Luggage and bags will not be allowed into the Convocation Arena.
2. Parking lots are designated and can only be used on presentation of parking card and invitation card
3. University Security Personnel and other Security Agencies will direct all Vehicles to the designated parking lots.
4. No form of hawking of any item will be allowed near the Convocation Arena
5. For further inquiries please send email to info@unizik.edu.ng

You are sincerely welcome to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

*BARR. PHILOMENA IWARA OKOYE*
*Registrar*

Fire Guts INEC Election Materials In Awka


Two container loads of election materials have caught fire at the INEC office close to the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.

The cause of the fire outbreak is unknown as men of the fire service are currently battling to put out the fire.

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