1 The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

ISSN 1595-1685
APRIL 07, 2015
VOL. 8 NO.13
The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Professor Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku,
FAS has appointed Professor Innocent O. Onyeyili as the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor in
charge of Administration. The appointment became necessary following the expiration of the
two year term of Prof. Greg C. Nwakoby. Prof. Onyeyili is of Department of Civil Engineering
and Chairman, Committee on Civil Works. Until his appointment Prof. Onyeyili was one time
Dean of Faculty of Engineering. The appointment takes effect from 3rd April, 2015.
On April 22, 2015 all women in the University will mark Women’s day – a day set out to
celebrate the contributions of all women to the growth of this University and our society in
general. The Vice-Chancellor has already approved this day and all female staff of the
University are getting ready for this special day.
The Youth Corpers posted to the University on one year compulsory national service have sent
a letter of appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. J.E. Ahaneku, FAS for his magnanimity in
increasing the monthly stipend of Corpers from N5000 to N10, 000 with effect from February,
2015. In a release the Corpers’ Liaison Officer in the University, Akude Bibian Chioma prayed
God to continue to guide the Vice-Chancellor in all his undertakings. The Corpers also
promised to redouble their efforts in the service to the University.
The second semester commences on Wednesday April 8, 2015. All lectures will begin by
Monday, April 13 2015.
By Wednesday June 3, 2015, UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku, FAS
will be one year in office as the 5th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University.
The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has lined up activities for the
celebration of the 1st year in office. The programme will start on Sunday, May 31, 2015 with a
Church Service.
The VC has directed for the withdrawal of the initial publication titled “Invitation for
Adverts, Congratulatory and Goodwill Messages in One year Anniversary
Magazine” and has replaced same with a call for all Directors, Deans, HODs and Unit Heads
to send in their progress report and proposals for our next year’s (year 2) action plan.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, from external control by politicians, and to
FAS has admonished members of the shun all forms of violence that will mar the
Students’ Union Executive members to desist good image of the University.
Quote: There is no mistake so great as the mistake of not going on. – William Blake.
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The Vice-Chancellor gave this admonition at a
meeting with the Dean of Student Affairs and
members of the students' Judicial Council, to
appraise and assess their performances in
office and to guide them on the proper
channel of information and communication.
The Vice-Chancellor while admonishing the
students reminded them of their fundamental
reason of being in the university which is to
study. He charged students to be focused in
the pursuit of academics, instead of unionism.
He stressed that a good academic footing
would make better people in the society.
Prof. Ahaneku also urged the students to be
role models worthy of emulation. He advised
members of the students' Union Government
to respect constituted authority in and around
the campus, to be upright in their leadership,
and to put God first in all their dealings.
The University boss also warned the students
not to be part of the group that would be
used to destabilize unity in the University and
in the nation.
The Dean of students' Affair Prof. Kenn
Nwogu reassured the University that the
students will work to be better students both
in academic and attitude. He also assured the
students of the University’s commitment
towards their welfare, which is paramount. He
thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his support
and commitments towards the welfare of
students in the University and the recent
repairs of some dilapidated structures in the
school hostels.
In a vote of thanks, the president of the
Students' Union Government Comrade Noble
Eyisi thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his
fatherly advice and assured the university
that the executive will do all in their powers
to live above board.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Radiographer in the XRay/Radiology Unit of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Medical Centre.
Qualifications: The candidates must possess a degree in Radiography or equivalent registrable with
the Radiography Board of Nigeria plus NYSC discharge certificate.
Salary: CONTISS 07
Method of Application: Interested candidates should forward ten (10) copies of their applications,
curriculum vitae and photocopies of their credentials.
The curriculum vitae should bear the following information:
i.
Name of Candidate
ii.
Date of Birth (including Day, Month and Year)
iii.
Sex
iv.
Marital Status
v.
Nationality
vi.
State of Origin
vii.
Local Government Area
viii.
Home Town
ix.
Permanent Home Address
x.
Educational and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates.
xi.
Name of Spouse
xii.
Name and Address of Next of Kin
xiii.
Name and Address of three (3) Referees
Note: Applications should be submitted to:
Quote: There is no mistake so great as the mistake of not going on. – William Blake.
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The Registrar
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
PMB 5025
Awka
to reach him not later than four (4) weeks from the date of this publication.
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (Anambra State Chapter) has nominated UNIZIK ViceChancellor Prof. Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku, FAS for her Distinguished Excellence Award. This Award is
in concrete recognition of the Vice-Chancellor’s outstanding performances and professionalism in the
discharge of his duties.
The Award ceremony which is slated to form part of the activities marking the Chapter’s 2015 Annual
Reputation Summit will hold on April 29, 2015. Friends and well wishers can congratulate our
amiable Vice-Chancellor based on the following Advert/ Goodwill message subscription as announced
by the NIPR.
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UNIZIK Business School invites application from qualified professionals of all background who are
desirous of acquiring general management education for effective leadership in business and
government.
Degree Programme
1. Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
2. Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)
Admission requirements
An application for admission into Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) and
Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) should possess any of the following:
i. Holders of Bachelors degree from any approved University with a minimum of Second Class
Honours (Lower Division),
ii. Holders of HND and/or professional qualification in any of the disciplines in Management
Sciences will be considered,
iii. Graduates with Post Graduates Diploma PGD in Management Sciences could also be
considered,
iv. All candidates for admission must have a minimum of one year managerial/supervisory
level work experience in private or public sector and/or two years self-employment
experience.
Duration of Programmes
All programmes of UNIZIK Business School are offered on Friday evenings and Saturday to suit
the convenience of busy executives. The duration for the programme for EMBA and EMPA is four
semesters.
Quote: There is no mistake so great as the mistake of not going on. – William Blake.
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Methods of Application
Application form for EMBA and EMPA should be completed on-line by logging onto
my.unizik.edu.ng/ubson payment of N20, 000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira) into First Bank Plc as
application fee. Print a copy of the completed form.
Download and print the transcripts form. Attach the referees’ reports as well as your certificates
to the printed form and forward to the Director, UNIZIK Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria not later than Six weeks from the date of
this publication. Rev. Prof. Anayo D. Nkamnebe, Director 0803667571
Consequent upon some supervening circumstances which resulted in the prolonging of the
2014/2015 First Semester Examinations, The Vice-Chancellor has, on behalf of Senate,
approved the adjustment of the Academic Calendar for 2014/2015 Second Semester as
follows:
2014/2015 Second semester
1.
Wednesday April 8, 2015
2.
Monday April 13, 2015
3.
Wednesday April 15, 2015
4.
Wednesday April 29, 2015
5.
Wednesday June 24, 2015
6.
Monday July 6, to Friday July 10, 2015
7.
Monday July 13, 2015
8.
Wednesday July 22, 2015
9.
Friday July 31, 2015
10. Monday August 3, 2015
11. Monday August 10,2015
12. Wednesday August 12, 2015
Resumption of 2nd Semester for All student
Lectures Commence
Committee of Deans Meeting
Senate Meeting
Senate Meeting
Revision
Second Semester Examinations Commence
Senate Meeting
Second Semester Examinations End
Thesis Defence
Submission of Degree Results
End of Second Semester
The 37th Induction Ceremony of the graduands of the University’s Faculty of Medicine took
place at the Uzodike Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, on
Saturday, 14th of March, 2015.
In his speech, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS congratulated the sixty five
fresh medical graduands on their success for the toils of many years of strenuous medical
studies. He appreciated parents of the graduands who put all materials and moral support into
the medical doctors and their teachers who have worked assiduously to produce these young
men and women as medical doctors.
Highpoint of the induction ceremony was the taking of the Hippocratic Oath by the sixty five
medical graduands.
The IMF e-Library is a free online access in finance, economy and accounting which is
automatically granted to users of accredited University Libraries from permissioned IP
address.
The University Community can access the e-library through UNIZIK Digital gateway
(www.naulibrary.org) or direct to the text resources through http://www.e-library.imf.org.
Quote: There is no mistake so great as the mistake of not going on. – William Blake.
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The Faculty of Environmental Sciences invites the University Community to her 1st National
Congress and 9th Annual Faculty Lecture.
Theme:
Venue:
Date:
Time:
Land use transformation and Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria
University Auditorium
Tuesday, 13th and Wednesday, 14th October, 2015
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
Chairman, Annual Lecture/
National Conference Committee
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
emmanokunna@yahoo.com
Professor Joel I. Igbokwe
Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
UNIZIK
ji-igbokwe@unizik.edu.ng
jiigbokwe@gmail.com
UNIZIK, Awka
Dr. Okechukwu Nwafor
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
Pencils@yahoo.com
07060445288
The Students Union Government, Nnamdi
Azikiwe University is set to honour the
Director
Information
and
Public
Relations/Chief Protocol Officer of the
University Dr. Emmanuel C. Ojukwu with an
award and induction into the UNIZIK Students
Union Hall of fame.
Eyisi, is in recognition of his sterling
leadership and outstanding quality within the
Nigerian society.
The Students Union Government described
the Director, IPR as a model for the younger
generation and a man of outstanding quality.
The award presentation, according to the The event is scheduled to hold on Friday 8th
Students Union President Comrade Noble of May 2015 at the University Auditorium.
In furtherance of his avowed commitment to support and promote research and the culture of
academic enquiry in our University the Vice-Chancellor is already working hard to appropriate
funds for research. To ensure a targeted and focused effort he has directed that Facultybased research colloquium be organized by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and
Development to enable a proper distillation of ideas and evolution of University Research
Quote: There is no mistake so great as the mistake of not going on. – William Blake.
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Agenda targeted at solving the immediate problem of the Nigerian society and to which such
research fund should be dedicated.
As informed by the Director, Prof. Emeka Ezeonu, this is an anticipatory step preceding the
advertisement for competitive research grants. The idea is to ensure that limited research
funds are not unnecessarily dissipated but targeted to projects with immediate or future
benefit to the society. As well, it is intended to guide in the search for external research funds
by the Directorate.
Take Note
Time for the colloquium each day is 10.00am-1.00pm
Attendance is mandatory for all academic staff
The Dean of the Faculty shall be the convener for the colloquium
The Vice-Chancellor or his representative shall preside
The Deans shall appoint rapporteurs to record the proceedings
Research themes should be agreed to by the Faculty
As much as possible multidisciplinary research interests should be considered
Lunch shall be served.
The distilled and agreed research themes should be submitted to the Directorate of Research,
information and Development within one week of the exercise.
FACULTY
Arts
Basic Medical Sciences
Biosciences
Education
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Health Sciences/Technology
Law
Management
Medicine
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
DATE
April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015
April 8, 2015
April 9, 2015
April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015
April 14, 2015
April 15, 2015
April 15, 2015
April 15, 2015
April 16, 2015
April 17, 2015
April 20, 2015
VENUE
University Auditorium
College Auditorium(Okofia)
University Auditorium
University Auditorium
University Auditorium
University Auditorium
College Auditorium (Okofia)
University Auditorium
University Auditorium
College Auditorium (Okofia)
Fac. Seminar Room (Agulu)
University Auditorium
University Auditorium
University Auditorium
This is to bring to the notice of all land owners “under NASU Land Project Scheme” that a
general meeting with the Union Chairman has been scheduled to hold on
Date:
Time:
8th of April, 2015
12noon
Agenda
1. Briefing on the land matter
2. A.O.B
Quote: There is no mistake so great as the mistake of not going on. – William Blake.
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Considering the significant contributions made by the University to St. Charles Borromeo
Hospital Onitsha, the Management of the hospital has written to invite the Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS to the activities marking its Golden Jubilee Celebration.
According to the CEO of the hospital, Rev. Fr. Ogo Daniel Onuorah, the Grand Celebration will
begin with a Holy Mass at the Hospital premises at 10am on Saturday 9 th of May, 2015. Other
jubilee activities follow after the Holy Mass.
The editorial board of AJELLS: Awka Journal of English and Literary Studies, published by the
Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
Awka, Nigeria, announces intention to publish the 6th volume of its journal (AJELLS). Sequel to
this, the board hereby calls for original and scholarly researched articles in, mainly, English
and Literary Studies. Articles should be typed double spaced in 12 point of Microsoft word
(time new roman). It is important to note that the volume of the article should not exceed 15
pages of A4 sized papers. Articles should be written either in the 7th edition of MLA
style sheet or the current edition of APA style sheet. Consistency must be maintained
in either case. The article’s title, author’s name, address and an abstract of 250 words should
appear on a separate page. A brief profile of the author(s) should be included in the
contribution. Well researched articles should be sent electronically as E-mail attachment to
ajellsunizik@gmail.com on or before 16th of May, 2015. The papers shall be peer reviewed,
and the sum of N13, 000 (Thirteen Thousand Naira, only) will be paid for each accepted
article. For further enquires, call 08038708032 or 08063788199.
CHANGE OF NAME
S/N Former Name
1.
Miss. Ifeoma Juliana Eze
New Name
Mrs. Ifeoma Juliana Chunwuba
Dept.
Admission Unit
All members of SSANU are requested to turn out en-masse to attend the condolence visit of our
bereaved member Mrs. Viola Jibike of Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies who lost the
mother recently.
Date: Thursday, 9th of April, 2015
Time: 11.00am
Place: Late Thomas Ezenwajiaku family compound Umuojogwo village Umuchu, Aguata L.G.A.
NB: Bus will leave Admin Block by 11.00am dot.
The Acting Head of Department, Adult Education Department, Dr. H.E Adebola has lost his father, Mr.
Omoaghe Adams who died on 13th of February 2015 at the age of 84. Funeral Arrangements:
Service of Songs: on Friday, April 17, 2015 in Ibadan at Adams compound Charity Estate by Crown
Heights College (By Odogbo Army Barracks), Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Wake Keep/ Lying in state:
Friday, April 24, 2015 at Adams Compound, Olelo- Erah, Edo State by 7pm. Funeral Service: Saturday,
April 25, 2015 at St. James Anglican Church, Olelo-Erah, Edo State by 9am. Interment/ Reception at
Adams Compound, Olelo-Erah, Edo State.
Quote: Whatever you are, be a good one. – Abraham Lincoln.
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+BEREAVEMENT+
The Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Joseph. E. Ahaneku, FAS, regrets to
announce the demise of:
 Mrs. Florence Ezenwajiaku (Omenwa) who died on  Mr. Christian Anadu who died on 15th of February,
6th of December, 2014. She was 68 years. Until
2015 at the age of 95. Until his death he was the
her death, she was the mother of Mrs. Jibike V.
father of Okeke Ogoma Ann of Centre for Arts,
U.,
COCES,
UNIZIK,
Awka.
Funeral
culture and Humanities (CACH) UNIZIK Awka.
Arrangements: Wednesday, 8th of April, 2015 –
Funeral Arrangements: Wednesday 15th of
Vigil Mass at her compound Umuojogwu Village,
April 2015: 5pm- Vigil mass at his residence,
Umuchu by 5.00pm; 9th of April, 2015- 9.00am–
Obinagu Village Ndiowu in Orumba North L.G.A of
Lying in-state at her residence, 10.00am. – Mass
Anambra State. Thursday 16th of April,
begins at Holy Name Catholic Church, Umuchu;
2015:10am - Requiem mass at his compound
Friday, 10th of April, 2015 – Condolence visit by infollowed by interment. Friday 17th of April, 2015laws and well-wishers, Saturday, 11th of April,
Condolence by in-laws, friends and well wishers.
2015 – Condolence visit continues; Sunday, 12th of
Sunday 19th of April, 2015- Outing service at St.
April, 2015 – Outing Service at Holy Name Catholic
Lawrence Anglican Church Ndiowu.
Church, Umuchu.
 Mrs. Virginia Ngozi Nnalue who died on Saturday
 Mrs. Christiana U. Obiorah whose death occurred
14th of March 2015 after a brief illness. Until her
on Sunday 18th of January, 2015. Until her death,
death, she was the Secretary to the Dean of
she was mother to Mr. Chidozie Obiorah a lecturer
students Affairs and a sister to Nwammadu
in the Department of Political Science and a
Pauline of Department of Applied Fine Art, Obiakor
mother in-law to Mrs. Chinelo Obiorah of
Martina of Department of Met & Material
Personnel Unit. Burial Arrangements: she will
Engineering, Nwobu Eucharia of Security
be buried on Thursday, 9th and Friday 10th of April
Department and Akwuo Gibert Chigbo of Works &
2015 at her compound Amihie Village Umuchu,
Estate Department.
Burial Arrangements:
Aguata LGA, Anambra State.
Wednesday 29th of April 2015- Service of songs at
her matrimonial home town, Umuokpe Village,
 Chief Hon. Justice Obiora Nwazota OFR,
Awba-Ofemmili in Awka North L.G.A. Thursday
Dikekwulora Na Ekwulu Ora Oraifite who died on
30th of April 2015- Body leaves Anambra State
Friday 2nd of January, 2015. Aged 80 years. He will
University Teaching Hospital Amaku-Awka for her
be buried on Thursday 9th of April, 2015 at his
matrimonial hometown, for interment, with a brief
country home at Ibolo Oraifite by 10.00am.
stop-over at her father’s house in Nawgu and
another stop over at the Nnamdi Azikiwe
 Chief Pa. Katchi Nnonyelu (Nnayelugo) Awka who
University Auditorium- Time: 9.00am. Friday 1st of
died at the age of 86. Until his death he was the
May 2015- Condolence visit by relatives, friends
elder brother of Nnonyelu Francis (Rev) Bursary
and well-wishers. 2nd of May2015- Condolence
Department,
UNIZIK
Awka.
Burial
visit by In-Laws. 3rd of May 2015- Thanksgiving
Arrangements: Wednesday 8th of April 2015service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church AwbaNight Vigil and service of songs at his home town
Ofemmili.
Umuoruka Village Agulu, Awka. 9th of April 2015:
 Mr. Samuel Oguzie Ononiwu who died on 7th of
10am- Burial service begins at St. Andrew's
February 2015. Until his death he was the eldest
Anglican Church Umike Agulu Awka by his
brother of Mrs. Mercy Obinegbo of Zoology
Lordship, Bishop of Awka Diocese. 11th of April
Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He will be
2015- condolence visit by in-laws and friends and
buried on 8th of April 2015 at his compound after
well wishers. 12th of April 2015- Outing service at
a Burial Mass at St. John's Catholic Church,
St. Andrew's Anglican Church Umuike, Awka.
Umunwala, 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.
Quote: Whatever you are, be a good one. – Abraham Lincoln.
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