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ISSN 1595-1685 JUNE 01, 2015 VOL. 8 NO.21

On June 3, 2015, the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS will be one year in office as the 5th substantive Vice-Chancellor of our great University.

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES Sunday, May, 31, 2015 10.00am - Thanksgiving Mass Venue: - St. Joseph the Worker Chaplaincy (Permanent Site) UNIZIK, Awka Monday, June 1, 2015

10.00am - Breakfast with the VC and Pressmen 11.00am - Radio interview/Broadcast to the University

Community 11.30am - Tour of the University by Press Men 12.00noon - Press Conference (V. C.‟s Office) 2.00pm - Research Exhibition (Flag off) a. Exhibition lecture @ University Auditorium b. Play by the Theatre Arts Department @ University

Auditorium c. Tour of the exhibition stand at the COCES Tuesday, June 2, 2015 10.00am - Research Exhibition continues at the COCES 11.00am - Novelty match between UNIZIK Main Campus

female staff and the Nnewi Campus Female staff

Wednesday June 3, 2015 10.00am - Interdenominational Service 11.00am - Special Anniversary Documentary (UNIZIK: How far, so far) 11.20am - Lecture by Prof. Ikenna Onyido, FAS 12.00noon - Vice-Chancellor‟s interaction with the University

Community/Question and answer session (Please note that all the above will take place at University Auditorium)

3.30pm - Entertainment /dance by the theatre Arts Department at the VC‟s Lodge

Thursday June 4, 2015 2.00pm - A play by the Theatre Arts Department at the Multipurpose Hall Your highly esteemed presence will be appreciated.


The Chief Judge, Student Union Government Hon. Justice George C. Ohachosim has sworn in the former Vice president of the Union Comrade Precious Ozems as the new UNIZIK Student Union President following the recent impeachment of Comrade Noble Eyisi by the two-third majority votes of the Students‟ Representative Council (SRC) in a seating held on the 22nd of May, 2015.

At the swearing in ceremony which took

place at the UNION Giant house, the Dean, Students Affairs Prof. Kenn Nwogu admonished members of the Union, charging them to be law abiding students and to operate under the rule of law. He stressed that the Student Union Government is fashioned to train students into taking responsibility in the future.

In her acceptance speech, the new Union President Comrade Precious Ozems said leadership is a call to service. She commended the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku and other Principal Officers of the University for their leadership virtues and contributions to the growth and development of the student unionism. She also pledged to respect and work with different offices as well as students in other to take the University to glorious heights.

Also present at the ceremony was the Director, Information and Public Relations/Chief Protocol Officer of the University, Dr. Emmanuel C. Ojukwu.

The Dean Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Province of the Niger and Bishop Diocese of Aguata, Most Rev. Christian O. Efobi has charged the University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku to always put God first in all his dealings and to always seek the face of God through prayers.

The Bishop gave this charge when he led some Clergy men on a courtesy visit to the office of the Vice-Chancellor to congratulate him on his appointment and to celebrate with him as he marks his first year in office.

The Clergy while admonishing the Vice-Chancellor on the importance of prayers as an administrator emphasized that prayers make every impossible

thing possible and will make the job of an administrator easy. He Prayed God to grant the University boss, the grace and wisdom to pilot the affairs of the University.

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to members of the Clergy for the honour done him and for their extension of love to the University. He reassured the Bishop that his administration will do all in its power to redefine the whole essence of University culture. He also reminded the Clergy to always remember the University in prayers for peace and good health of staff. The Vice-Chancellor was presented with copies of the Holy Bible by the Bishop.

SCHEDULE FOR ISSUANCE OF 2014/2015 SCHOOL FEES RECEIPTS TO DIPLOMA STUDENTS

WHO PAID 2014/2015 SCHOOL FEES DIRECTLY INTO THE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTS

Date: - 1st of June to 29th of July, 2015 Days: - Monday to Wednesday (Every week)

Students should come to the Treasury Division of the Bursary Department with their tellers and the following particulars clearly written at the back of their tellers.

1. Form Numbers 2. Level of study 3. Department 4. Faculty 5. Registration Number (for year two Diploma students.


UNIZIK High School presented their trophy to the Vice-Chancellor from the just concluded all University School debate. The 3rd maiden edition of President‟s Inter- University Secondary School debate was held at the University of Port-Harcourt from 20th-24th of May, 2015.

Welcoming them, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku, FAS who was represented by the DVC (Academics) Prof. Charles Esimone thanked the students for making the University proud and urged them to do more in the next round of the competition. He prayed God to strengthen

both the students and their teachers. Speaking earlier, the School Principal, Mrs. Elizabeth Okeke thanked the VC for his assistance and support. She promised that they will not relent in their efforts to see that they make it in the finals. The Adjudicator Dr. Oby Anyaegbu stated that a total of twelve (12) University Secondary Schools participated in the competition. The competition was organized by the Presidency in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. According to her, UNIZIK High School took third position whereas; Ebonyi

State University High School and UNN High School took the first and second positions respectively.

The Coach, Mr. Chidi Akalawu said that it was only eight schools that qualified to represent the southern zone for the next round which will be at Abuja, with their counterparts from the Northern zone. He said that the best School will then represent the Nation in the yearly International Debate. The debaters are as follows; Ifemeje Ikechukwu, Egenti Anita, Okeke Chisom, Maduka Jenifer, Mefor Nmesoma and Obumneke Okeke Idimma.

UNIZIK is really working hard for the sustenance of Igbo language and culture. This was made known by Prof. Nwaozuzu during a courtesy call to VC to kick-start the 9th F.C Ogbalu lecture.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku, FAS welcomed them for coming for the Ogbalu lecture. He described the late Ogbalu as a great Icon to Igbo land. He said that UNIZIK is domiciled at the centre of Igbo land, so it should be our core interest to preserve our language and culture.

According to him, the Igbo Archival Dictionary Project where all the dialects in Igbo language will be represented

is in progress. Prof. Ahaneku said that UNIZIK has made Igbo Language a General course for all first year students in all the Faculties. Speaking on, the academic Icon said that there is need for Igbos to define themselves in terms of knowledge in order to identify themselves in the society. He stressed on the need for Igbos to have a functioning computer where all the alphabets will be represented on the keyboard. This will make those of our Igbo brothers and sisters outside the country to have access to works done in Igbo.

He opined that the University is working on getting Igbo village where our identity will

be showcased, so that we will have what we will transfer to the next generation. More so, the University is planning on setting a day aside as “Igbo Day” to enable us showcase our language and culture to the world. He promised to sponsor the Ogbalu Lecture all through his tenure.

Speaking during the visit, the Registrar, Barr C.C. Okeke said that Igbo language is on evolution, and there is need for all to work for the sustenance of the language.

Earlier, the Guest Lecturer, Prof. G.I. Nwaozuzu thanked the VC for his vision and called other well meaning Igbos to emulate such kind gesture. She said the Igbo


language is at the verge of extinction and needs urgent remedy from Igbos. She stated UNN‟s readiness to assist in whatever way in order to preserve and

promote Igbo language and culture. Present also for the visit were; Prof. Okebalama, Prof. Nwadike, Dr. Mbah, Dr. Onyejekwe, Dr. Ikeokwu, Dr.

Akaeze, Dr. Ugwumah, Mr. Chuma Okeke, Mr. Obi Tube, Mr. Ezebube, Mr. Ahamefula, Mr. Omeeke, Dr. Mbagwu D.U and Prof. Chris Anyamene among others.

DR UJU NWOGU OF THE FACULTY OF LAW BECOMES COMMISSIONER FOR

INFORMATION, CULTURE AND TOURISM

Dr Uju E. Nwogu of the Faculty of Law has been appointed the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism by the executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano.

PROF. M.C. MUO HAS BEEN APPOINTED A MEMBER GOVERNING OF

ANAMBRA STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY OBOSI

Prof. Mathias C. Muo of the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences has been appointed as member, Governing Council, Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi.

All candidates who were admitted in the 2014/2015 academic session and have completed their registration should follow the instruction in the bulletin to print their Registration Numbers. After printing the Registration Numbers, the students should proceed straight to the Admissions Office to write the Registration Numbers in their files and other documents in the office. It should be noted that any student who did not complete his/her registration before the end of the academic session is deemed to have forfeited the admission. For year one students to be able to get their Registration Number:

- Login on to „my.unizik.edu.ng - Using your Jamb registration number (as username),

password (as password). - Change your password to your desired password. - Click on my fees. - Click on confirm payment, select Tuition and follow the steps

to confirm - Select accreditation to confirm accreditation fees, also follow

steps. - Click on fee history to print out your portal receipt.

- Click on „my courses‟. - Click on proceed to course

registration. To add a course to your portfolio, double click on the course within the available courses this semester panel and it will get into your portfolio. If you want to remove a course from your portfolio, wait until you see an x mark by the side of the course in your portfolio, then click on the x mark to remove the course. When you are done with adding courses to your portfolio, click on register courses to register the courses. On successful registration, your registration number will display.

- Print out the page of registered courses.

Every student must know his/her password for subsequent login on the portal.

Kwara State University Malete will hold the 1st Abiola Irele Seminar in

theory and Criticism at the Kwara State University Malete from June 15 to

July 3, 2015.


The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has named Miss Bridget Alichie, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences as a recipient for small grants for early career academics.

These awards were launched to mark the centenary of the Association, which is the oldest international association of Universities in the

world. They are available to early career staff of member universities who have not previously had the opportunity to travel to other Commonwealth countries as part of their professional development and are typically used for attendance at an academic conference or visit to a potential collaborator.

Capacity building workshop on computer statistical packages for research analyses for mathematical sciences education lectures in tertiary institutions The above named Academic Activity designed to improve the Skills and Competencies of the Lecturers in Research Analysis at the Tertiary level is being organized by the National Mathematical Centre. This will help to solve the problem of Analyses of Research for Students, Lecturers and Researchers in Tertiary Institutions. The Areas to be covered during the Workshop are: SPSS, Matlab, R, Excel and Cloud Computing. The main objectives are the following:

To expose participants to some useful Computer Statistical Packages for Research Analyses.

To improve the skills of the Lecturers in supervising their students in Statistical Analysis of Research.

To expose participants on how to interpret and draw interferences from the results of the Analyses.

To assist lecturers in carrying out Research and Research Publications in Mathematical Sciences Education.

The Workshop schedule is as follows: Venue: National Mathematical Centre, Abuja Date: 13th – 19th of September, 2015 Arrival: 13th of September, 2015 Registration fee: The Registration fee is thirty thousand Naira (N30,000) per

participant to cover Lecture Materials and Refreshments only. The number of participants to be nominated and sponsored by each Tertiary Institution is at least 5 (five) participants. Lecturers eligible to attend are as follows: Mathematics Education, Physics Education, Chemistry Education, Biology Education, Agriculture Education and other Education Lecturers. The list of nominated Lecturers should reach National Mathematical Centre before 30th of August, 2015. Any interested Lecturers and Postgraduate Students are also eligible to attend if they can sponsor themselves. Participants are advised to come along with their Lab Tops with SPSS, R, Excel and Mat-lab Packages already installed for practicals during the workshop. Also interested participants can present Papers on the Theme of the Workshop which is “Improving the Capacity of Mathematical Sciences Education Lecturers in Research Analyses”. Papers for presentation can be sent to us through [email protected] or [email protected]. for more enquires, call 08172234754, 08172234726 and 08172234758.

mailto:[email protected]



Faculty of Arts will hold its Annual International Conference, soon. It will be held under the distinguished Chairmanship of Prof. Fidelis Okafor, Vice-Chancellor Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli and Chief Host Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS Vice-Chancellor Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

Theme: Humanities and African Values Sub-Themes: History and African Values

Culture and African Values Religion and African Values Performing Arts and African Values Music and African Values The Media and African Values Foreign Languages and African Values Indigenous Languages and African Values International Relations and African Values Tourism and African Values The Rule of Law and African Values Applied Arts and African Values Gender and African Values Civil Interest, Human Right and African Values Philosophy and African Values

Venue: University Auditorium, NAU, Awka Arrival/Registration: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Opening Ceremony: Thursday, June 18, 2015 Paper Presentation/Parallel Sessions: Friday, June 19, 2015 Departure:Saturday, June 20, 2015

Time: 10.00am

Guidelines for submission of Abstracts and Papers Deadline for submission of Abstracts is 31st of May, 2015.

Ten copies of full paper should be submitted at the Conference Registration Point.

No form of proxy presentation will be allowed. Abstract and full paper should bear the name, affiliation,

email address and phone number of the author(s).

The approved Documentation Style is MLA 6th Edition. Papers that do not conform to this style will not be considered for publication.

The approved font type is Times New Roman, 12 points size.

The Conference fee is N8, 000 or $100 only. You can pay into Conference Account Number at Fidelity Bank Plc.

Account Name: Faculty of Arts Conference Committee, UNIZIK, Awka Account N0: 6220015452

Information for Conference participants

After the Conference, Participants should submit electronic copies of their corrected Papers not later that 15th of July, 2015 with payment of publication fee of N15,000.

Corrected papers should be submitted to the Conference Email Address: [email protected]

Papers sent after 15th of July will not be considered for publication.

Papers not relevant to the Conference theme will not be publication

Check with the Secretary LOC always to confirm reception of abstracts and papers for publication.

Enquiries: E-mail: [email protected] or call: Dr. Kanayo Nwadialor Secretary LOC, Dept. of Religion and Human Relations Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 08066981753 Nicholas Akas

Department of Theatre Arts

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 07068993401 Accommodation: N3500 – N9000 You can make reservations through the LOC, call: 07068993401




The Faculty of Environmental Sciences invites the University Community to her 1st National Congress and 9th Annual Faculty Lecture.

Theme: Land use transformation and Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria Venue: University Auditorium Date: Tuesday, 13th and Wednesday, 14th October, 2015 Time: 10.00 a.m. daily

Participants are required to pay the sum of N10, 000.00 for registration fee which covers all congress materials. All payment is to be made at Fidelity Bank Account in the name: Faculty of Environmental Sciences, NAU, Annual Lecture, the account no.: is 6220015438. Also participants who want to present papers should send their full papers in hard and soft copy to any of the under-listed addresses on or before 20th June, 2015. Papers should be limited to 20 pages of 1.5 line spacing. Accepted referencing style is the 7th edition of APA.

Note: All scanned copy of bank teller as evidence of payment should be sent to any of the addresses below:

Professor Emma Okunna Professor Joel I. Igbokwe Chairman, Annual Lecture/ Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences National Conference Committee UNIZIK Faculty of Environmental Sciences [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] UNIZIK, Awka

Dr. Okechukwu Nwafor Department of Fine and Applied Arts

[email protected], [email protected]

07060445288

Dr. Onyima Jude KC, of Cooperative Economics and Management Department, has been selected alongside 9 other scholars from 54 countries in a joint project by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). The ILO-ICA Young Scholars program engages 10 young promising researchers all over the world to study cooperative in changing world of work. The research report for the project shall be presented at the ILO-ICA International Conference to be held on 9th – 10th of November, 2015 at Antalya, Turkey.

Dr. Onyima Jude KC was also selected two months ago alongside 9 African scholars under a project called Young African Scholars (YAS) to study conflict and violence in Africa sponsored by Guggenheim Foundation, USA.

All members of SSANU are requested to turn up en masse for the condolence visit to our bereaved members, Mrs. Adaobi Godwin, Deputy Bursar in charge of Treasury Unit of the Bursary, Mr. Chijioke Umeasiegbu of the Records Unit and Mr. Kenechukwu Umeasiegbu of Geological Sciences Department respectively.

The three lost their mother, Mrs. Uche Umeasigbu on 1st of May, 2015. Date: Thursday, 4th of June, 2015 Venue: Mr. Tim Umeasigbu‟s compound (former UNIZIK Registrar) Osete Village,

Umuchu, Aguata LGA. NB: Bus leaves Admin Block A by 11.00am dot.







The HOD, Department of Mass Communication, and former Commissioner, Economic Planning, Anambra State, Prof. Stella Okunna has lost her mother, Mrs. Christiana Ukadinma Adimora at the age of 88. She will be buried on Friday, June 12, 2015 in her husband‟s compound: Late Joshua Adimora‟s compound, Umueze village, Uga, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, after a funeral service at 10am at the same venue.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Registrar, Barr. C. C. Okeke has lost his elder sister, Mrs. Nora Uche Umeasiegbu(nee Okeke). She was also an elder sister to the former Dean Faculty of Education, Prof.

Sam O. C. Okeke. Burial Arrangements: 4th of June, 2015 – Burial ceremony at Tim Umeasiegbu‟s compound, Osete Village Umuchu, Aguata L.G.A, Anambra State. 5th of June-

funeral ceremony at Okeke family compound, Umunnealanu, Umudim Nnewi by 10am.

The Former Public Relations Officer of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Emejulu Gerald A, a lecturer in the Department of Cooperative Economics and Management has lost his mother.

Mrs. Juliana Ugonwa Emejulu passed on at the age of 82. She was also the mother of Dr. Mrs. Nwosu of Statistics Department and mother-in-law to Prof. Ifeyinwa Emejulu, former HOD, History and International Studies. She will be buried on 5th of June, 2015 in her home, Awka-Etiti in Idemili South L.G.A, after a Requiem High Mass by the Diocese Arch Bishop of Owerri.

Deputy Bursar Treasury, Mrs. Adaobi .O. Godwin has lost her mother Mrs. Uche Umeasiegbu who died on 1st of May, 2015.

Burial Arrangements: 28th of May, 2015- Service of song at her residence Ebenezer Cottage Adazi-enu Street, off Esther Obiakor road, GRA, Agu-Awka by Deeper Life Junction. 4th of June, 2015 – Burial ceremony at Tim Umeasiegbu‟s compound, Osete Village Umuchu, Aguata L.G.A, Anambra State.

+BEREAVEMENT+ The Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Joseph. E. Ahaneku, FAS, regrets to announce the demise of: The mother of Okonkwo Chukwudi Onyeka (JP) of

Department of Physiology/Rehab, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences/Health Sciences College of Medicine, N.A.U Nnewi Campus. She died on the 9thof April, 2015 through a fatal motor accident. The burial arrangement is on the 5th of June, 2015.

Mrs. Sussan Onweluzor (Nee Agubosi) who died on 30th of April, 2015. Until her death she was the mother of Mrs. Chitom John-Akamelu, a lecturer in the Entrepreneurship Studies Unit, Faculty of

Management Sciences. She will be buried on 24th of June, 2015 at her family compound at Okpuno Nnewichi Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area.

Ezinne Ola-edo Beatrice Ikpeoha (Nee Nwachukwu). Until her death she was the mother of Ohanu Onyeulor Michaels of Council Unit. Burial Arrangements: Saturday 20th of June, 2015 – Burial ceremony at her husband‟s family compound at Otulu-Eziala Amumara Autonomous Community, Ezinihitte, Mbaise, Imo State.

VICE – CHANCELLOR’S SECURITY LINES Please if you have any information on any matter bothering you ranging from extortion of money, sexual

harassment, intimidation or bad work habit. Kindly send a text to the following numbers 080136006205, 08063786022 and the Vice-Chancellor will investigate and take action. Confidentiality is assured.

This Bulletin is printed and published by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) of the Vice – Chancellor’s Office.

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