Quote: Wisdom Is Not the Product of Schooling, but of the Lifelong Attempt to Acquire It

ISSN 1595-1685 AUGUST28, 2017 vol. 10 NO.29

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

Quote: Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource- John F.Kennedy 1

Nnamdi Azikiwe University has held send forth ceremony for 64 students of Confucius Institute who recently bagged scholarship awards to study in various universities in China.

Congratulating the students, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku averred that the Chinese study introduced in the University in 2008, has continued to yield great fruits. "Today, we are celebrating excellence. We are no longer in the stage of advocacy, we've made a statement. UNIZIK is where you can learn Chinese, to qualify for higher level of scholarship to achieve the dream you have set for yourselves" Prof. Ahaneku stated.

In a bid to internationalize the University, the Vice-Chancellor noted that aside French and Chinese languages, efforts are in Top gear for the introduction of both Spanish and German languages. He further advised the students to be disciplined and portray good examples of the institution in their sojourn to China.

In her remarks, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and the Nigerian Director of Confucius institute, Prof. Carol Arinze-Umeobi commended the Vice-Chancellor for his undiluted resolve in making the UNIZIK Confucius Institute tower above others, globally. She charged the students be of good conduct.

In the same vein, the Chinese Director of UNIZIK Confucius Institute, Prof. Wang Bo expressed joy over the number of students being produced by the Confucius Institute.He noted that there was a significant increase in the number of beneficiaries against that of previous years.

He thanked the Vice-Chancellor whom he said, is consistently making effort to see that more students gain the scholarship to China, by providing all the basic needs of the institute.

The students in the course of the send forth, made presentations in Chinese. Also present werethe Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Charles Esimone, the University Bursar Mrs. Joy Ojukwu and the Director, Information and Public Relations/Chief Protocol Officer of the University, Dr. Emmanuel Ojukwu graced the epoch event.

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese(CLCNAD), in her tradition of honouring some worthy and outstanding Catholics to the exalted positions, has chosen the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph .E. Ahaneku, FAS as one of the successful nominees for the prestigious and honourable post of Ambassador of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese.

Date:Saturday, 16th of September, 2017

Venue:Archbishop Obiefuna Retreat Pastoral & Conference Centre Okpuno

Time:12.00noon prompt

Invitation for goodwill messages in THE brochure for the installation of the vice-chancellor as ambassador of catholic laity council of Nigeria

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

Goodwill messages are welcome in the brochure for the installation of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS as Ambassador of Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese on Saturday, 16th of September, 2017.

Brochure rates:

Inside front page-N300,000

Centre spread-N300,000

Inside back page-N300,000

Full page -N20,000

Half page-N15,000

Quarter Page - N10,000

The Goodwill messages and/or advertisements should reach the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese. For enquires and submission of hard copy of goodwill messages, call:

Leo Ilozumba (Planning Committee Chairman)

Phone – 08055105436

Mrs. Regina Igwebuike (Planning Committee Secretary)

Phone – 08060750580

Ifeoma Eze Nyilimba (DOS I)

Phone – 08032090838

Account Number: 0035521373

Account Name: Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese

Bank Name: Union Bank

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

To send Goodwill messages via email, send to . All messages should be sent on or before Thursday, 31st of August, 2017.

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

The Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku went round for inspection within the administrative building to keep tab on the ongoing landscaping and beautification, recently.

Speaking during the inspection which had the Director, Physical planning, Arch. Damian Oduchepresent, in the company of some staff of the Unit, and the Ag. Chief Security Officer, Mr. Lawrence Okeke, the Vice-Chancellor urged the contractors to double the speed of work on the construction, as it was gulping more time than anticipated.

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

The Student's Union Government has held its first edition of the SUG Marathon race.The race which had about ninety contestants, comprised sixty males and thirty females of which two lecturers contested in the male category.

The marathon race was largely sponsored by Chief Raphael IgweOzo (Odogwu Amansea). Winners were given cash prizes and certificate of participation.

For the male category, Nelson Onebunne emerged winner and went home with twenty thousand naira, Okpala Peter emerged second and went home with twelve thousand naira whereas Ogbodo Promise came third and went home with cash prize of eight thousand naira.

For the female category, ObijioforChikaosolu emerged winner with a cash prize of twelve thousand naira, NnawubeluSomadina came second with eight thousand naira cash prize while,ObikaKosisochukwu came third with five thousand naira cash prize.

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

UNIZIK female students of the Holy Family Youth Village (Hostel) who represented the hostel in the just concluded annual UNIZIK inter hostel female soccer competition, held recently amongst the six hostels within and outside the campus, have emerged overall winner.

The Holy Family Youth Village female team received a cash prize of N20, 000 and a giant trophy donated by the wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Gladys Ahaneku. Stella Okoli Hostel came second best overall with a cash prize of N15, 000, while Prof Akunyili Hostel emerged the overall third best, and they got N10, 000 cash.

The individual awards went to;

(a)Highest goal scorer of the tournament:

(i)Elsie Ihedioha (2 goals)- Stella Okoli Hostel

(ii)Vera Mbah (2 goals) – Stella Okoli Hostel

(b)Most Valuable Players of the tournament:

(i)Vera Mbah (2 goals) – Stella Okoli Hostel

(ii)Nwaogbu Maryann Amuche- Prof. Dora Akunyili Hostel

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nursery and Primary school has written to inform the University Community of the schedule for admission of new pupils into the school. The schedule is as follows;

1.Purchase of form (On-going); pay N2,000 at UBA plc UNIZIK, and collect the form at the school. Fill and attach all the requirements and return

2.Examination for Selection ; 12th September, 2017

3.Result of the exam/ collection of prospetus; 13th September, 2017

4.Payment of fees; 13th to 15th September, 2017

5.Registration; 18th and 19th September, 2017

6.Induction of new pupils; 20th September, 2017 (parents must be with their children)

7.Books; Children without complete exercise and text books will not be registered

Note: The school has customized exercise books in the school, and publishers sell their books between 12th and 13th September, 2017

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

Few weeks back, a trending and disturbing video mis-captioned 'Decomposing body of UNIZIK student found in her room after four days of her death' went viral on the virtual platform.

The internet became awash with the strange death of a lady in one of the lodges where students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University majorly reside.

The deceased body trapped inside her room, was discovered few days after she had died by neighbours who noticed influx of big flies towards her window.

The disturbing video prompted the University security department to launch a full scale investigation to unravel the true picture behind the gruesome death.

Investigation at the deceased house at Temporary Site, adjacent to Classic Hostel revealed her name as Chrystal Ogbunando, a Pharmacy graduate of University of Nigeria (UNN), who just concluded her internship at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka.

Further investigations pointed to a possible smoke or fume inhalation from her newly acquired generating set. According to the security report, the Generating set was found at the balcony opposite her window which happens to be the only source of ventilation to her room.

Contrary to the misinformation that trended few weeks ago, it has been confirmed that the deceased was not a UNIZIK student but a UNN student.

The remains of the deceased had since been evacuated and deposited at the Morgue by the Police from B division. The family has since been contacted.

Quote: Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

RE-DEPLOYMENT

S/N / Name of Staff / Rank / Present Duty Post / New posting
1. / Nwofor, Chinwe Cynthia / Clerical Officer / Medical Services, Awka / UNIZIK Primary School
2. / Metuh, Ngozi / Higher Executive Officer / Igbo Village & Centre for African Civilization / Chief Legal Adviser’s Office
3. / Ezenne, Ngozi Stella / Assistant Registrar / Igbo Village & Centre for African Civilization / Registrar’s Office
4. / Aneji, Perpetua Chinyere / Administrative Assistant / Office of the Dean, Faculty of Biosciences / SIWES Unit
5. / Ikeafor, Adaeze / Assistant Chief Executive Officer / Registry (Records Unit) / Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research
6. / Dike, Comfort Nkemakonam / Principal Executive Officer / Forestry & Wildlife / International Cooperation
7. / Tabugbo, Blessing Ifeyinwa / Laboratory Assistant / Forestry & Wildlife / Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry
8. / Nwachukwu, Ogechukwu (Mrs.) / Secretarial Assistant I / Forestry & Wildlife / Igbo Village & Centre for African Civilization
9. / Ikem-Mbelu, Cynthia O. / Executive Officer / Ekwueme Centre / Department of Modern European Language
10. / Okwudili-NjelitaNkiru (Mrs) / Principal Executive Officer / Mechanical Engineering / Forestry & Wildlife

Quote:Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

The African Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons,(Africaine des ChirurgiensThoraciqueset Cardio-Vasculaires),(AATCVS) invite medical students of good grades from year 2 to year 6 to itsAfrican Continental congress. The congress will entail anunprecedented lectures, mentorshipand exchange of knowledge and ideas.

The association wishes to meet with the youths in the medical profession to sew the seed of advancedlearning.Cardiovascular Surgeons from all overAfrica, including; South Africa, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco will bein Nigeria for this year’s African Continental congress.This year’s meeting rhymes with the 50th anniversary of thefirst world’s human to human hearttransplant, performed in South Africa on the 3rd ofDecember1967, by Prof Christian Bernard.

The theme of this year’s Congress is titled; “Safe, Effective andSustainable Cardiovascular Surgery inAfrica.” The students will attend the conference from 13thto 15thSeptember, 2017 at Golden Royale Hotel, Bissala Road Enugu. The University will provide their accommodation; pay N10, 000 for Registration for conference materials, tea break and lunch for the three (3) days. The conference will enable the students Have a preview of the planned five kidney transplant operations at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Enugu.

The Congress is under the partnership ofCARDIOSTAT USA, who will run bilingual parallel sessions throughout the Congress-restructuring all thecurricula of all aspects of cardiovascular practice in Africa, and partnering with AATCVS in developing checklists, protocols and guidelines in Cardiovascularpractice in all African Major Hospitals.

For more information; visit association’s website on aatcvsconference2017.org.ng

Quote:Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has been selected to serve as a centre for the 2017 GaniFawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards (GFASA) . The award is for twenty (20) students, each of whom will receive one hundred thousand naira (100,000:00). The criteria for the Award are that the applicants must be indigent, registered student of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria and also have good academic performance. The deadline for submission of the application is Monday, 28th August, 2017.

Quote:Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

MODE OF APPLICATION;

Each applicant shall submit an application letter, not more than two pages. The letter must include the name of the candidate, course and year of study, state of origin and why the candidate believes that he or she should be given the award.

The application letter must be accompanied by; a photocopy of the candidate’s current identity card, a letter from the candidate’s current HOD including correct information on the candidate’s CGPA for the last academic session. A letter from the Registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of the institution. A copy of the candidate’s registration form for the current semester and two passport photograph.

The application letter with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded by hand or postal delivery to; GaniFawehinmi Scholarship Board-Nigeria Law publications House OtunbaJobifele-way, C.B.D, AlausaIkeja. P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos. Or % ASUU Secretariat, UNIZIK, Awka or % Festus Iyayi, ASUU National Secretariat, University of Abuja, Kiri Campus, Abuja.

Interview to hold as follows;

Awka: Tuesday, 29th August 2017 at ASUU Secretariat, UNIZIK at 10am

Abuja: Tuesday, 12th September, 2017 at Festus Iyayi ASUU National Secretariat, University of Abuja, Kiri Campus, Abuja at 10am

Lagos: Tuesday, 26thSeptember, 2017 at Nigeria Law publications House Otunba Jobi fele-way, C.B.D, Alausa Ikeja. P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos at 10am.

Quote:Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

The Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, invites the University Community to its 2017 Faculty Lecture holding as follows:

Topic:-Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the road map for Nigeria

Guest Lecturer:-Prof. Akin Osibogu

Date:-Tuesday 29th of August, 2017

Venue:-Metu Uzodike Auditorium, College of Health Sciences, NAUTH Premises

Time:-11am

The sale of the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) forms for programmes in the 2017/2018 session has been extended to 8th of September, 2017

The sale of form for Postgraduate programmes of Nnamdi Azikiwe University for the 2017/2018 academic year has been extended till 15th of September, 2017.

Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (COCES), UNIZIK is organsing, during the long vacation period a programme for skill acquisition training in the following skills:

Quote:Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

a)Information Communication Technology (General Literature, Networking and Programming Language)

b)Computer Aided Design (Auto CAD & ArchiCAD 2D & 3D)

c)Knitting

d)Wirework & Beading

e)Confectionery/Cookery

f)Millinery (Hat making)

g)Fashion Designing

h)Shoe and Bag making

i)Textile/Monogramming

j)Graphic/Photography

k)Bee Keeping & Honey Production

I)Auto Mechanics

m)Paint Production

n)Household Chemicals Production

o)Cosmetology

p)Fishery & Aquatic Management

q)Woodwork Technology

r)Snail Rearing

s)Poultry

t)Electrical Work

u)Electronics/ Computer

v)Welding & Fabrication

w)Makeover & Gele Artistry

x)Grass Cutter Production, Rabbit Production & White Rat Production

Quote:Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. – Albert Einstein 1

Interested candidates are requested to come to the Centre for the programme.

Duration: July, 31st – September 8th, 2017 (6 weeks)

Quote: Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource- John F.Kennedy 1

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension has commenced a radio programme, tagged: “Farmers and Consumers Forum”, on UNIZIK 94.1F.M. The programme commenced on the 5th of July, 2017, is aimed at bridging the gap between the town and the gown.

The initiative will serve as a medium to disseminate innovative information on agricultural technologies, and to keep farmers and members of the University Community abreast with current production trends, through the value chain, in order to improve production practices and enhanced yield. Also, technologies on sustainable livelihood activities and better consumption patterns would be availed.