ISSN 1595-1685APRIL 3, 2017 Vol. 10 NO.11

ISSN 1595-1685APRIL 3, 2017 vol. 10 NO.11

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The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Anambra State Chapter has conferred an Award of Excellence to distinguished Nigerians during its 2017 Reputation Summit and Inauguration of its 10th Executive members, held at Parktonia Hotel, Awka recently.

Speaking during the summit, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr. Willie M. Obiano represented by the Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy, Chief Tony Nnacheta said that the institute is growing stronger in the State. He applauded the institute for choosing awardees that have distinguished themselves in their area of endeavors. He stated the Government’s readiness to partner with the institute in order to move the state to an enviable height.

Speaking on governance, Chief Nnacheta opined that it calls for service to humanity, which Governor Willie has displayed especially in the provision of Security, Agriculture and Infrastructures. He therefore beckoned on all to support the State Government through the payment of taxes, so that the State can compete favorably with other States.

Welcoming all, the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS, said he was delighted to be part of the epic making event. He commended the Institute on the choice of the theme for the summit, which he said was quite apt because it will inspire all to start doing things with their divinely given skills. He therefore enjoined all to positively apply the instrument they have in order to optimize talents through this platform.

Furthermore, Prof. Ahaneku noted that the institute is very important in the society because they can either make or mar any nation through its communication. He urged Journalists to always demonstrate their skills in such a way that will foster unity and oneness in the country. Finally, hesaid he was optimistic that the summit will give public relations personnel new ideas that will help to restructure and refocus the media for the betterment of the Nation.

The Guest Speaker at the Reputation Summit, Prof. Stella Okunna who spoke on the theme: “Doing Business in Nigeria in an Era of Recession: Problems and Prospects”, she started with the definition of Reputation which she said its an accumulation or aggregation of positive identity of goodwill of a person overtime. Reputation, she said, is earned over-time and not bought or gotten through propaganda. According to her, for an entrepreneur to succeed, she enumerated the following factors, knowing ones Strength and Weakness, looking out for Opportunities and Threat in the business and as well as its Time bound (SWOTT) to facilitate success.

Prof. Okunna spoke on the need to coordinate the affairs of Public Relations, so as not to mar the reputation of the institute and the country. She stated the need for a strategic communication for Nigeria to bounce back out of recession.

Speaking also, the National President and Chairman of Council of NIPR, Rotimi Oladele represented by the Chairman, Board of Fellows NIPR, Frank Tamunor Koko thanked the chapter for organizing the summit and their choice of theme. He said he was pleased to see students from two different institutions and implored the chapter to go to institutions in order to form the institute, for that is the only way they will have successors in future. He also commended the Chapter for their good work and prayed that they will continue to grow from strength to strength.

Earlier, the Chairman of NIPR, Anambra State Chapter, Lady Chinwe Nnedum (JP) specially welcomed and appreciated all for coming. The Summit, she said has lifted NIPR in the state to the next level. The Public Relation Practitioners Scheme is very important in any organization, which makes it known in the State.

In his remark, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Charles O. Esimone who spoke on behalf of the award recipients, thanked immensely the executive of NIPR. The Award, he said will spur them to do more in their areas of endeavors for the betterment of our country.

Among the Awardees were; the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Kate Omenugha, Sen. Lady Uche Ekwunife (Iyom), Mr. Chuks Ochonogor, Dr. Anthony Obiora Chukwuka, Chief (Sir) Chikodi Anara, Chief Festinus T. C. Kamdikora (Nwachikunaka), Chief Onyeka Obi, Chigozie Chukwudi Okafor, and Chief Frank Sunny Okonkwo.

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The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UNIZIK is set to hold its international forensicscience symposium and criminal justice, in collaboration with Nebraska Institute of Forensic Sciences, USA.

The event is scheduled to hold as follows:

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Date:23rd and 24th May, 2017

Venue:University Auditorium

Keynote Speaker:

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kpotum Idris and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS

Registration:

Regular:N15,000.00

Students:N10,000.00 (early registration for students, N7,000.00)

Attendance to opening ceremony is free.

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A staff of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Nkiru Rose Ukibe has won the prestigious keystone symposia Global Health Award on C9, HIV Vaccines by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Dr. Ukibe is one of the persons granted the award out of 168 participants that competed globally. The meeting for the award was held recently at the Sharaton Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA.

Given the perennial problems associated with budget implementation across all strata in Nigeria, UNIZIK Business School through the instrumentality of Dr. Emmanuel Egbogah, OON has scheduled its first Budget Roundtable with the title: “Budget processes in Nigeria: Challenges & Implications for National Development”.

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Guest Speaker-Prof. Pat Utomi

Keynote Speaker:-

Hon. Chris Azubogu, Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Federal House of Rep. Abuja

Date:Wednesday, 5th April, 2017

Venue:University Auditorium

Time:11.00 a.m.

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The Department of Cooperative Economics and Management (CEM) has started a Multipurpose Society domiciled in the Department. The Venture is a demonstration laboratory for the Department as part of NUC bench mark, during the last accreditation.

In a letter signed by the Head of the Department, Dr. N. B. Ijeoma, the Multipurpose Cooperative Society is registered in Anambra State, and also approved by the University Management.

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The Anambra State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board (CPWB), is happy to announce the release of the Calendar for the 2017 Easter pilgrimage and the 2017 Pilgrimage bouquet to Israel, Greece, Rome, France, Spain etc as follows:

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Easter Pilgrimage-April/May
Women Pilgrimage-May/June
Women Leaders’ Conference/Pilgrimage -June/July
Youth/Farmers Pilgrimage-July/August
Judges/Magistrates ‘Pilgrimage-August/September
Church Leaders’ Pilgrimage-September/October
General Pilgrimage-October/December
Christmas Pilgrimage for Families-December

Cost of the Pilgrimage

The Cost of the Pilgrimage (Air, Fare, Visa, Accommodation, Feeding, Guided tour of Holy sites, Agricultural/Entrepreneurial exhibitions, etc), (excluding B TA) is N500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira only) for ISRAEL alone and N600,000 (Six Hundred Thousand Naira only) for Greece, Rome/Spain/France etc.

Pilgrims are entitled to buy 500 US Dollars as BTA at CBN approved rate.

Sale of Forms: Pay N3,500 only into any Commercial Bank using the following details:

Revenue name:Christian Pilgrim Forms
Government Consolidated revenue Code: 2110003-4001
Present Teller and E-Receipt to Pilgrim Office, Government House, Awka and Collect the Pilgrimage Application Form.

Successful Applicants would pay the cost of the Pilgrimage plus the Cost of BTA (if needed) at CBN approved rate. ALL Payments should be made into the Pilgrimage Account Bank: UBA PLC, Account No. 2015895682; Account Name: Anambra State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board.

The Government wishes to appeal to ALL Churches, Public Spirited Individual, Philanthropists, Institution of Higher Learning and Organisations of all types to partner with the CPWB to sponsor some of our people to the Pilgrimage as a reward for their hard work or dedication to the service of GOD and humanity.

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The Advisory Board of the Nigerian Prize for Science, sponsored by the Nigerian LNG Limited invites application and nominations into the 2017 Competition of the Nigeria Prize for Science.

In 2017, the Competition theme is, “Innovation in Malaria Control”. The application window opened in March, 2017 and will close on Monday 12th May, 2017.

The Nigeria Prize for Science aims to encourage and reward excellence in scientific research and innovation that help to solve a pre-identified Nigeria problem. The prize is awarded annually and features an award of $100,000 (One Hundred Thousand US Dollars).

Submission Procedure

The form should be downloaded, completed and sent back by email along with the supporting documentation to

*All materials in support of entry must be uploaded and sent to the email address;

*Works of collaboration by two or more person will also be welcomed.

*Entries not submitted by the stated deadline and according to stated conditions shall not be considered.

All entries must be received by May 12, 2017; late entries will not be entertained.

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The Faculty of Education is set to hold 2017 National Conference.

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Date:Thursday, 27th April, 2017

Venue:UNIZIK Auditorium

Theme:Education in the Period of Economic Recession

Paper Presentations:

Friday, 28 and Saturday, 29th April, 2017

Registration:N15,000.00

Vetting:N3,000.00

PG Students:N5,000.00

Send Abstracts and full papers to: ;

Closing date for paper submissions: 20th April, 2017

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Obafemi Awolowo University, in Conjunction with Bioscience Research, Education and Advisory Centre (BREAC), Yola and the University of East London (UEL) is hosting a Summit for Scientists, University Lecturers and other stakeholders in medicinal plant research across West Africa.

The Summit will help to dialogue on how best to address several challenges earlier facing the development, commercialization and the integration of herbal medicine into mainstream healthcare system within the region.

The Summit is scheduled to hold as follows:

Date:Tuesday, 20th June, 2017 – Wednesday, 28th June, 2017

Venue:Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria

Theme:The role of Medicinal Plants Research in Sustainable Healthcare Delivery in West Africa

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Workshop Regulation

Categories / Workshop only / Workshop + Summit
Nigerians / N30,000.00 / N15,000.00
Non-Nigerians / YSD120 / USD180

For further information contact:

The Management and staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University High School, Awka invites the University community to her inter-House Sports Competition scheduled as follows:

Date:Thursday, 6th April, 2017

Time:10.00 a.m. prompt

Venue:Coke Centre, Behind Social Sciences Faculty

The 2017/2018 Academic Year Admission Forms for entry into the UNIZIK High School is now on sale. Interested person(s) should pay the sum of N3,000.00 (Three Thousand Naira only) into the following account details for the purchase of the form and subsequently bring the deposit slip to UNIZIK High School for further directive.

Name of Account:UNIZK High School, Awka

Account Number:10105580275

Bank Name:UBA

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Women Association (NAUWA) calls on registered members, including members who registered in December, 2016 to subscribe for slots for the NAUWA Bakery.

The offer shall elapse after the payment of March salary.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates, particularly Practising Journalists without any qualification in Journalism or Mass Communication for admission into the Professional Diploma in Journalism (PDJ) Programme offered by the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

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The programme is aimed at equipping journalists, especially those who have practiced the profession or several years without any formal qualification in Journalism or Mass Communication, with the theoretical knowledge to remedy their deficiency.

Entry Qualification

At least five O’Level credits obtained in not more than two sittings, including English Language.

Duration of Programme

The (PDJ) is a part time programme that is expected to run for a minimum of three semesters of 18 calendar months.

Nature of Programme

The PDJ is a part-time programme in which practicing Journalists will attend lectures two to three days in a week between 2.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to give them the freedom to attend to their daily professional assignments in the morning hours.

Take-Off of Programme

The programme has been approved to take off on Monday, 13th April, 2017.

For further inquiries contact any of the undersigned.

Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna

Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences,

08033364322

Dr. Victor Uche Ebeze

Head of Mass Communication,

08035838114

Dr. Chinwe Uzochukwu

Co-ordinator, Diploma Programme

08037917259

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Prof. Anthony U. Okoro of the Department of Geological Sciences is set to attend the 53rd Annual International Conference and Exhibitions of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS). The theme of the Conference is, “The Extractive Industry: Imperatives for Wealth Creation and Employment Creation”.

It is also worthy to note that Prof. Anthony Okoro is a recipient of the Prestigious NAPIMS/NMGS/PROF RA REYMENT AWARD 2017. The award is given to Geoscientists who have done consistent excellent studies and research in the soft rock Geology of Nigeria.

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Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences is set to hold its international conference.

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Theme:Managing a Recessed Economy: Options for Nigeria.

Venue:University Auditorium

Date:18th – 19th May, 2017

Time:9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. daily

Submission of Abstracts Papers

Guidelines for Author:

Abstract should be 100 – 250 words and full paper shall not be more than 6,000 words in APA referencing style.

Deadline for submission of the final paper, Friday, 21st April, 2017. All submission must be emailed as word attachment to the Department Conference.

Email:

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Schedule for inaugural lecture presentaton

S/N / Name / Date
1. / Prof. M. U. Akpuaka / 15th June, 2017

Schedule for inaugural lecture presentaton (fifth batch)

S/N / Name / Date
1. / Engr. Prof. Engene E. Nnuka / 16th February, 2023
2. / Prof. Amadi, Jude Ezejiofor / 20th April, 2023
3. / Prof. Emma Chukwuemeka / 15th June, 2023
4. / Prof. Prosper O. U. Adogu / 17th August, 2023
5. / Prof. Ikemefuna C. Uzochukwu / 19th October, 2023

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The University of Ibadan Centre for entrepreneurship and Innovation, in coloration with the African Centre for Renewal Energy Research and Development Strategies is organizing an international conference on“Entrepreneurship, Technology, Energy Development and Management: A pathway to sustainable Development”.

Date:Wednesday, 14th – Thursday, 15th June, 2017.

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