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Bulletin-Vol - 13-N0 - 1 1-1
Bulletin-Vol - 13-N0 - 1 1-1
The University Librarian and professor of Library and Information Science, Rev’d Prof. Obiora Cyril
Nwosu will be delivering the institution’s 54th Inaugural Lecture soonest.
Date: T
hursday, 30th January, 2020
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 11.00am prompt
Topic: F indability and finding ability of information
LIST OF STAFF PROMOTED TO THE RANKS OF READER AND PROFESSOR AT THE 99TH
MEETING OF THE APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE (ACADEMIC STAFF)
HELD ON TUESDAY 17TH DECEMBER, 2019 and approved by THE GOVERNING
COUNCIL AT ITS 119TH MEETING WHICH was HELD ON FRIDAY, 20™ DECEMBER, 2019
PROFESSOR
S/N NAME OF STAFF DEPARTMENT RANK
1 Dr. Samuel Onwubiko Obiorah Metallurgical & Material Professor
Engineering
2 Dr. Raphael Chukwuemezie Eze Political Science Professor
3 Dr. Florence Chiawuotu Agbodike Public Administration Professor
4 Dr. Emmanuel Chide Okocha Haematology Professor
5 Dr. Sunday Chukwunedu Okaro Accountancy Professor
6 Dr. Lasbery Azuoma Asomugha Human Anatomy Professor
7 Dr. Okechukwu Charles Nwafor Fine & Applied Arts Professor
8 Dr. Akosile Christopher Olusanjo Medical Rehabilitation Professor
9 Dr. Ifeoma Vivian Dunu Mass Communication Professor
10 Dr. (Mrs) Ogbunugafor Henrietta Applied Biochemistry Professor
Aritersoma
11 Dr. Patrick Kanayo Adigwe Banking & Finance Professor
12 Dr. Augustine Chukwuemeka Electronic & Computer Professor
Azubogo Engineering
13 Dr. Nwabanne Joseph Tagbo Chemical Engineering Professor
14 Dr. Joseph Maduabuchukwu Medical Rehabilitation Professor
Nwank wo
15 Dr. Titus O. Chukwuanukwu Surgery Professor
16 Dr. John Joseph Okeke Zoology Professor
17 Dr. Ngozi Ezenwa-Ohaeto English Language & Literature Professor
18 Dr. Nnamah Nwakasi Kanayo Chemical Pathology Professor
19 Dr. Gloria Ogochukwu Okafor Accountancy Professor
20 Dr. Ajator Uchenna Obiekwe Quantity Surveying Professor
21 Dr. Jude Chizoba Okafor Political Science Professor
22 Dr. Jane Ifechelobi English Language &Literature Professor
23 Dr. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu Business Administration Professor
24 Dr. Ignatius Uche Nwankwo Sociology & Anthropology Professor
READERS
The Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, members of the Student Union Government to
Prof. Charles Esimone, FAS, has implored
Quote–Living a life of integrity is one of the greatest missions we can undertake. –
Greg Anderson.2
maintain the legacy of confidence and selflessness
On his part, the Dean of Students Affairs, Engr.
in discharging their duties.
Prof. Nonso Achebe, admonished the union
The Vice-Chancellor stated this at the swearing-in leaders to work in harmony and never disrupt the
ceremony of the newly elected members of the process of the office. He stated that they will not
SUG which was held at the old Faculty of Law’s be remembered as union leaders just for being
moot court. elected but by the achievements they are able to
leave in the sands of time.
In his speech, Prof. Esimone urged the new
members of the union to uphold the legacy of Reeling out his achievements, the immediate Past
confidence, peace and selflessness as exercised President of the union, Comrade Joseph Okafor
by the past administration. Prof. Esimone also commended the immediate past Vice-Chancellor,
admonished them to work with the consciousness Prof. Joseph Ahaneku, FAS and the incumbent for
of time, as every opportunity given must be an their support, while urging the new President to
opportunity to bring out the best. build on that which his administration had
achieved. In his response, the new president,
While thanking the outgone EXCO members for a
Comrade Samuel Jude pledged to work for the
service well done, he charged them to keep with
overall interest of the students.
the legacy they've built, urging them to always
maintain the heart of intercession and good
counsel for their successors.
A new Postgraduate Sub-dean has been Prof. Ifeyinwa Ogbazi succeeds Prof. Paul Ogugua
appointed for the Faculty of Arts. She is Professor of the department of Philosophy whose tenure
Ifeyinwa Ogbazi of the department of English has ended and is currently on Sabbatical leave.
Language and Literary Studies. Professor Ogbazi UNIZIK News bulletin extends the
emerged the winner in a keenly contested election Vice-Chancellor’s congratulations to the new
recently held at the Faculty. She scored a total of Postgraduate Sub-dean on her newly elected
twelve (12) votes to beat other contestants, Rev. position.
Prof. Patrick Nmah and Prof. Chinedu
Uchechukwu who scored Nine (9) and
Seven (7) voters respectively.
The attention of the Vice-Chancellor has been Henceforth, the felling of trees, clearing of
drawn to the unauthorized felling of trees, brushes and farming in the University premises
clearing of the patches of forest and farming in are prohibited, except with the express approval
the University premises. These forest belts and of the Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on
patches constitute the natural environments Land and Natural Resources Management
which sustain the biodiversity of the University (LNRM).
and are needed for ecological studies.
By this circular, the Chief Security Officer is
It is important that they are conserved in line with directed to arrest any person (s) who violate this
the national and intentional efforts at preserving directive for appropriate sanctions.
green belts to stave off global warming.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified (COCES), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The
candidates for admission into the 2019/2020 form can be purchased in any of the banks
Academic Session of Diploma Programme of nationwide at a cost of N8,000.00 (Eight
Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies Thousand naira) only.
Quote–Living a life of integrity is one of the greatest missions we can undertake. –
Greg Anderson.5
1) ICT
- CISCO (Networking)
QUALIFICATION
- Coding
The minimum academic qualification is five O'level
- Microsoft Office and ICT Training
credits which must include English Language,
- AutoCAD
Mathematics, as well as Economics or Commerce
- ArchiCAD (2D & 3D)
in not more than two sittings.
- Web Design and Development
METHOD OF APPLICATION - Computer Programming
Sale of forms commences on Monday, 4th - Closed Circuit Television (CCTV, LAN)
November, 2019 and the following procedure - Solid Works, Ansys, AutoDesk Inventor
should be adopted by the candidates: 2) Knitting
- Visit portal.unizik.edu.ng/coces 3) Wire Work & Beading
- Read the instructions on the homepage 4) Confectionery/Cookery
- Click on the CONTINUE button when you are 5) Millinery (Hat Making)
done reading the instruction 6) Fashion Designing
- Click on CREATE ACCOUNT button 7) Bag & Shoe Making
- Select COCES as the program 8) Makeover & Gele Artistry
- Enter your surname, first and middle name, also 9) Hair Dressing & Nail Technology
enter your email, phone number and password 10) Event Planning & Management
- Click on SUBMIT button 11) Textile/Monogramming
- A page displaying your email and password will 12) Graphic/Photography
appear, click on continue to login 13) Bee Keeping & Honey Production
- Login with your email and password 14) Auto Mechanics
- Click on STEP ONE to generate RRR for ICT and 15) Paint Production
Application form 16) Household Chemicals Production
- Proceed to bank to make the payment 17) Cosmetology
- Login to the portal, click on STEP TWO, type in 18) Fishery & Aquatic Management
the RRR and confirm each of them 19) Woodwork Technology
- Once the confirmation is successful, click on 20) Snail Rearing
STEP TWO 21) Poultry
- Fill the application form, step by step 22) Electrical Work
- You can save each stage and return to continue 23) Electronics/Computer
the application at any time within the application 24) Welding & Fabrication
period 25) Grass Cutter Production
- Once you get to the last stage of the application, 26) Rabbit Production
preview what you fill 27) White Rat Production
- If all information is complete and correct, check
the AGREE box and click on SUBMIT button For more enquiries please call:
- Print out the Application Form 07036665241,
Successful candidates will be expected to 08037512208 or 08068628588
choose two vocational skill areas of
interest from the underlisted vocational
skills offered at the Centre.
A lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Prof. Oby Prof. Okonkwor spoke on the Gender Issues in
Cordelia N.Okonkwor has raised concerns over the Women Participation in Competitive Sport and
active representation of women in the society. Leadership to Acheive the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria.
The scholar emphasized on this while delivering the
53rd inaugural lecture of the University. She frowned at themarginalization of the female
gender and the 'lesser' attention given to women in
the country and the African continent.
Quote–Living a life of integrity is one of the greatest missions we can undertake. –
Greg Anderson.6
In proffering solutions to the marginalization of
Decorating the inaugural lecturer, the
women in sports and leadership, she urged the
Vice-Chancellor, Pof. Charles Esimoen who was
media to give similar attention to feminine activities,
represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
just the same way they give to the male
(Academic), Prof. Frederick Odibo, congratulated
counterparts.
Prof. Okonkwor for the bold step taken in standing
She also encouraged women to participate in up for the women as far as sports development in
actively in sports and assume leadership roles; Nigeria is concerned.
seeing it as an effective measure to achieving the
sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Nigeria.
1. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles O. 3. Mr. Egwuatu Gozie M. of the Bursary Unit has
Esimone, FAS has appointed Prof. Godson been appointed the Special Adviser to the
Okwuchukwu Okafor of the department of Vice-Chancellor on Budget, Projects and Risk
Mass Communication as the Director, Joint Management (SAVCEPRM).The appointment
Universities Preliminary Examinations Board took effect from Monday, 14th October, 2019.
(JUPEB). The appointment was with effect Unizik News bulletin extends the
from Monday, 14th October, 2019. UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor’s felicitation to you on your
NEWS Bulletin extends the Vice-Chancellor’s recent elevation.
felicitation to you.
4. Mr Obiezani Mac Anthony U. of the Registry
2. Also, Mrs.Chukwudi Anthonia Chinenyenwa of department has been appointed the University
the Directorate of Sports of Nnamdi Azikiwe Contact Officer for the liaison office at Abuja.
University Awka has been appointed the Acting The appointment is with effect from 31st July,
Director of Sports by the Vice-Chancellor. Until 2019. Until his appointment, Mr Obiezeani is a
her appointment, she is a Principal Sports Senior Assistant Registrar in the office of the
Officer with the Directorate. Her appointment Registrar. UNIZIK News bulletin once more
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took effect from 28 August, 2019. The extends the Vice-Chancellor’s congratulations
Vice-Chancellor extends his felicitation to you to you on your recent position.
on your new position.
The Ohaneze Ndi Igbo worldwide has commended Vice-Chancellor for his commitment to boosting
the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Charles Esimone, FAS indigenous enterprise, while commending the
on his administration’s patronage of the Innoson institution on the relative peace that has
Manufacturing Vehicles. enveloped it for long.
The body made this commendation when the The chairman informed the Vice-Chancellor that
state chapter paid the Vice-Chancellor a courtesy the state chapter of the organization has
call recently. maintained first position for three years now in
various programmes set by the umbrella body.
Addressing the Vice-Chancellor, the state
chairman of the body, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene Welcoming the delegation, the Vice-Chancellor
noted that he was excited at the number of thanked the organization for her commitment,
official vehicles in the administrative block with interest and co-operation in the growth and
IVM logos,stressing that the gesture is highly development of the institution, while promising a
commendable and should be hailed by every renewed partnership.
well-meaning Ndi Igbo. Chief Ogene thanked the
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi on the 26th of October, 2019 lost
her mother-in-law, late Mrs. Jemimah Chinwe Umobi (JP) to death. Burial Arrangements: 23rd of
January, 2020- 10:am funeral service/interment at Emmanuel Anglican Church Ezinifite Aguata LGA.
24th of January, 2020: Burial Rites and condolence visits continue in her home in Enuama Aku village
Ezinifite. 26th of January, 2020- 8am: Outing service @ Emmanuel Ang. Church Ezinifite. Until her
death, she was also a mother to the Principal UNIZIK High School, Lady Chibuzor Victoria Onyejike.
BEREAVEMENT
Quote–Living a life of integrity is one of the greatest missions we can undertake. –
Greg Anderson.8
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Charles Esimone, FAS regrets to announce the demise of:
Sir Joseph Ifeanacho Chukwuma, aged 82 years. Until his demise, he was the father of Dr. George O.
Chukwuma of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Deputy Director, Cancer Research
Center, Nnewi Campus.
He has since been buried on Friday, 13th December, 2019
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(DIPR) of the Vice – Chancellor’s Office.