The Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo was on Tuesday, 2^nd August, 2016 at the University’s multi-purpose Hall, organized workshop to her pioneer graduating students courtesy of employability and entrepreneurial centre led by its out-going director, Associate Prof. Icha Ituma.

DR. AFAM ICHA-ITUMA, OUT-GOING DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY CENTRE IN AN OPENING REMARKS

The Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba who was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof.Philip Umoke while declaring the workshop open, charged the graduating students to go into the world and showcase all they had acquired in the classroom as world class university graduates that were tutored on how to cross their t’s and dot their i’s.

REPRESENTATIVE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR, PROF. PHILIP OMOKE (L) WITH DEAN FACULTY OF SCIENCE PROF. MICHAEL ONUU AND IN-COMING DEAN OF SCIENCE FACULTY PROF F.X.O. UGODULUNWA

Earlier in his keynote address, the director of the programme, Dr. Icha Ituma applauded the Vice-Chancellor for the vision, continuity and effort to uphold teaching and learning as well as skill acquisition in the university. He stressed that such were the formidable tools needed to combat unemployment and unemployability.

The workshop had numerous resource persons who drilled the graduands on several thought-provoking lectures on how to surmount live challenges and rise to the next rung of the ladder in life.

MR. CHRIS UWADOKA, SA TO THE VC AND RESOURCE PERSON DELIVERING A LECTURE AT THE EVENT

Speaking on the topic, ’Developing Employability Skills’, Mr. Chris Uwadoka enjoined the out-going students to develop employability skills to be able to work successfully and prosper. He posited that the first two letters in unemployment represent United Nations and her global sickness of lack of job which should not be considered by a focused individual knowing full well that employability contained two striking words,’ employ’ and ‘ability’, adding that it takes the attributes of  achievement, understanding and personal value to secure employment.

Dr. Clement Otor addressing the attendants on ‘The Use of ICT in Job Hunting and Networking’ stressed on the imperativeness of using Information and Communication Technology tools in job hunting as it facilitated the process and connections in the ‘what next’ question.  He noted that every potential graduate was unique and had a special skill to acquire job which would be easily done by identifying one’s unique selling point to excel above others.

DR. IHUOMA ANYANWU, AN ENVIRONMENTALIST DELIVERING HER OWN LECTURE AT THE SEMINAR

Speaking on the topic, ‘Writing CVs and Cover Letter’, Dr. Ihuoma Anyanwu charged the participants to prepare their CVs in concise forms devoid of irregularities and jargons. She stressed that CVs were marketing document and first introduction letter to an employer that do not guarantee jobs but only to secure interview for an applicant.

She described a cover letter as a statement of interest in furtherance to information that should contain what one was are looking for, why one was applying, one’s matching skills, confident conclusion and availability for interview.

PROF. IKE-ELECHI OGBA, A RESOURCE PERSON SPEAKING AT THE OCCASION

Professor Ike-Elechi Ogba expounding on the topic; ‘Work Ethics and Corporate Etiquette’ charged the graduating students to always show proper conduct in the work environments that would be guided by an individual’s norms, values and moral principles. He said that examples abound of people in the lower rung that rose to the apex because of their hard work, discipline and moral attitude.

Mr. Nnaemeka Nwachukwu delivering his speech on how to shine in an interview enjoined them to have direct focus on the purpose of the interview and prepare adequately for the interview. He noted that to be invited for an interview was an achievement that required standard quality to outshine others like expression, motivation, and enthusiasm.

He charged them to be punctual, dress neatly and smartly and show eye contact and have a hand shake with an interviewer. Above all, Mr. Nwachukwu informed them to research on both the organization and the employer so as to have good background knowledge of the employer.

The ‘Role of Mentorship in Career Development’ was delivered by Dr. Chris Ogwa who charged the graduating students to find relevant role models now in the absence of their lecturers to rely on for guidance and proper information in building their career.

Dr. MaryAnn Onyeka Anekwe speaking on the topic, ‘Exploring Further Studies Abroad’ advised the students to strive to study overseas as there were many opportunities ahead of them which could put them ahead of their counterparts. She warned that in spite the the numerous opportunities and prospects, there were also challenges that would confront such individuals studying abroad such as language barrier, feeling of isolation, distractions and some physical and environmental factors like racism, weather, nostalgia, loneliness and the issue of wanting to remain. She charged them to acquire interpersonal skills and adaptability skills to surmount those challenges and break the yoke.

A CROSS SECTION OF THE PARTICIPANTS, RESOURCE PERSONS WITH THE VC’S REPRESENTATIVE

In a vote of thanks one of the graduating student Obelenwa Osinachi, thanked the management of FUNAI for taking the issue of their welfare after graduation seriously through the seminar and promised that they would put all they had learned into positive use.

In order to place the University on a higher academic pedestal where excellence and integrity remain the forte, the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba has once again demonstrated his leadership sagacity by assembling people of proven academic and moral standing to head the various academic Departments and Directorates of the University.

These new appointments are meant to re-engineer and reposition the various academic Departments and Directorates to be in tandem with international best practice, and such enhance the capacities of the University as a world-class institution.

Under the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, the Vice Chancellor appointed Professor E. Uche- Nwachi, Professor J.O. Nwankwo and Professor A.C.U Ezimah to pilot the affairs of the departments of Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry and Physiology respectively.

Further, in the departments under the Faculty of Humanities, Professor C. Ebhigbo, Dr. E. Emeghara and Dr. Nnnena Nwosu-Nworuh were appointed to oversee the departments of Fine and Applied Arts/Music, History and Strategic Studies/ Philosophy and Languages/Linguistics/Literary Studies/Theatre Arts.

While in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences we have the following as Heads of Department: Dr. Paul Obidike – Accountancy, Business Administration & Entrepreneurial Studies;    Dr. Ibiam Egwu – Political Science & Mass Communication; Dr. Mary Eteng – Sociology, Psychology, and Criminology & Security Studies; and Prof. Frank Ozoh – Economics and Development Studies.

More so, under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, the Vice Chancellor appointed Professor O.O Ugwu – Civil Engineering; Professor Simon Neife – Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering;        Dr C. Ume – Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering; and Dr. Victor Maduike – Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

And in the Faculty of Sciences, Dr Chuma Okoro – Biology, Microbiology & Biotechnology; Dr Dili Ojukwu – Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics & Informatics; Dr E.C Ekwe – Physics, Geophysics & Geology; and Dr. Richard Ehiri – Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Molecular Biology were put in charge.

Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nwajiuba has also approved the appointment of the following academics as Heads of various Directorates in the University: Professor Kevin N. Nwogu -Academic Planning; Professor Michael Onuu- General Studies; Dr Ogugua Egwu –

Entrepreneurship and Employability Centre; Dr. Emmanuel Nweze – ICT; and Dr. Omaka N. Omaka – Coordinator, SIWES.  

In other hand, Dr. C.E. Mba was also reappointed the Dean of Students’ Affairs.

The appointments are to last for one academic year, effective from 1^st September, 2016 to 31^st August, 2017.

In the letters conveying their appointments, Professor Nwajiuba charged the newly appointees to deploy their domain and experiential competences and wealth of experience to improve the University’s academic standard, stressing that their appointments were hinged on merits.            

As SERVICOM Unit Builds Capacity of Frontline Officers

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba has charged staff of the University to imbibe the spirit of SERVICOM and shun indolence, ineptitude, truancy and other acts that are capable of derailing the attainment of the University’s vision of a world-class institution.

The Vice Chancellor laid this charge on Wednesday, 10^th August, 2016 as the SERVICOM Unit of the University organized a training workshop for the frontline officers at the university’s shared laboratory, meant to rekindle their fire in the discharge of their operational activities.

Declaring the workshop open, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba represented by the Dean, Faculty of Education, Associate Professor Afam Icha-Ituma noted that SERVICOM was initiated by the Federal Government to address the problems of inefficiency in the Nigerian public service, and admonished the participants to imbibe its spirit in other to improve their capacities to deliver timely and cost effective service in the university.

He said that, ‘FUNAI as a 21^st Century University keyed into this vision of the government by establishing and inaugurating the SERVICOM office, so that our goal of becoming a world-class institution of learning that provides solutions to problems confronting society is timely met. And the achievement of this lofty goal cannot be attained without the active contribution of staff through efficient delivery of service in their various job schedules.’

The Registrar of the university, Mr. G. O. Chukwu, who was represented by the Deputy Registrar, Mr. F. U Onwumere in his submission lauded the initiative and strength of the SERVICOM Unit in ‘policing’ the university. He admonished the officers not to be deterred by challenges of been perceived as enemies by other staff in the discharge of their official duties, and further charged them to step up in enforcing discipline among staff and maintaining good relationship with other University’s stakeholders.

Earlier in her keynote address, the Focal Officer, FUNAI SERVICOM, Nneka Ifeobu noted that SERVICOM since its introduction in the university in 2013, has been promoting good service delivery, but still requires more encouragement and support in handling and managing complaints arising from clients.

Delivering her paper on ‘Effective Service Delivery and Complaints Mechanism’, the Focal Officer reminded the frontline officers that they are the first contact point of complaint at the service window, and urged them to ensure that the principles of commitment, efficiency and good service delivery are observed in the university and more importantly, show friendly attitude to staff, students and other clients while identifying their needs and complaints and to always give periodic progress report of their activities to the focal officer for onward transfer to the Vice chancellor.

Miss, Ifeobu stated that, ‘complaints will not suffer bureaucratic bottlenecks as it is the case in other Universities, rather everything will be done within our reach to ensure that sensitive complaints are not swept under the carpet but given a speedy and deserving attention.

This workshop was one of the many avenues that the Vice Chancellor is using to champion the entrenchment of new value system in the University, geared towards higher productivity among staff.

Announcing a new Faculty, FUNAI Faculty of Education (FOE). Click here for details.

The attention of the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba has been drawn to the continued stay on campus of the following students even when they have been officially expelled or rusticated by the Senate of the University at its 34^th Regular meeting on Wednesday, 27^th July, 2016:

• Saint Jude Ikenna Nwajiebichi, 400 level student of Political Science/Psychology/Sociology (expulsion)
• Chikezie Samuel, 300 level student of Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Informatics (expulsion)
• Igwe, David Obinna, 300 level student of Economics & Development studies   (expulsion)
• Ngozi Emmanuel, 200 level student of Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology (Expulsion)
• Chukwu, Okezie Joseph, 400 level student of Political Science/Psychology/Sociology (rustication for 2 semesters)

The public are by this release reminded that the presence of these miscreants on campus as a matter of fact pose a grave danger not only to the University community but also to the general public.

In view of this, the university wishes to inform the general public and their parents/guardians that these students have either been expelled or rusticated from the university.

The Senate at its 34^th Regular Meeting found the above-named persons guilty of gross misconducts which run counter to the exact laws of the university, hence their expulsions and rustication.

The staff of the university are hereby advised to forthwith severe all official dealings with the aforementioned students.

Be properly guided.

Elom Iyke Ubochi MinstPM

Head, Public Relations Unit

For: the Vice Chancellor, FUNAI

• As New Director Emerges

It was a moment of mixed feelings on 10^th August 2016 as the pioneer Head of Physical Planning and Works Services; Engr. (Dr.) S.C Ojukwu bowed out as a staff of the University.

In a send forth ceremony organised by the staff of the Physical planning and Works Services, the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo,  Prof. Chinedum Nwajuba described the outgoing Deputy Director as one of the pillars of the University, and a very pragmatic person. He thanked   Engr. Ojukwu for the selfless services he rendered towards the realisation of the University’s vision, and advised the incoming Director to emulate his good virtues.

VC Rep(D.V.C) Prof S.O Elom speaking at the event

The Vice Chancellor, who was represented at the event by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom further pledged to support the Physical planning and Works Department to make FUNAI a world Class University, stressing that their work is indispensable in the achievement of the goal.

In his remarks, the new Director of the Department, Dr. Architect A.I. Ezeocha said that the event was very remarkable, thanking Dr. Ojukwu for contributing meaningfully to the development of the University and noted that pioneering work was not easy, but people can only be remembered through the services they rendered in the course of their career. He further pledged to build on the solid foundations laid by his predecessor.

The New Director,Physical Planning and Works Services Dr. A.I Ezeocha

Speaking on behalf of the department, Engr. U.A. Aloke said that Engr. Ojukwu has laid a solid foundation, and strategically structured the Department for the challenging tasks of Planning, Design, Supervision, Execution and Maintenance of physical infrastructure in the university. 

‘He imparted his knowledge and experiences to the staff of the department through leadership by example. One will not forget in a hurry, his sense of discipline, punctuality and positive attitude to work. As a man of impeccable integrity, he was concerned with result delivery rather than material acquisition and will be greatly missed’, he concluded.

VCs Rep Prof.S.O Elom(C), Dr.A.I Ezeocha(R) and Engr.S.C Ojukwu(L)

 In his response, the outgoing Deputy Director, Engr. Ojukwu thanked God for his mercies and the divine opportunity to serve the University and appreciated the staff for their support during his tenure. He attributed his success to God and further admonished them to always put their best in the discharge of their activities, advising them to give the same co-operation he was accorded, to the new Director of Physical Planning and Works Services.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) have pledged support to the vision of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo in the areas of academic re-engineering and infrastructural development.

This pledge was made on Wednesday, August 10^th, 2016 at Abuja when the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Executive Secretaries of NUC and TETFUND, Professors Abubakar Rasheed and Elias Suleiman Bogoro respectively at their offices.

VC, Prof. Nwajiuba in a warm hug with the Exec. Sec., NUC, Prof. Rasheed at his office in Abuja

This visit was driven by the desire of the Vice Chancellor to partner and collaborate with all the critical stakeholders of the University that are strategic to the actualization of the vision of the University as a world-class institution.

In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nwajiuba congratulated each of them for their well deserved appointments by President Mohammadu Buhari, and wished them well in the discharge of their national assignments.

The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Rasheed in his response pledged to support the Vice Chancellor in achieving the academic goals of the University. In his part the Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Prof. Bogoro assured the Vice Chancellor of his unflinching support in the area of infrastructural development. He further promised to ensure that all TETFUND-sponsored projects in the University are delivered on time.

The Vice Chancellor was accompanied on the visit by the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Kevin N. Nwogu and his Special Assistant on Linkages, Mr. Chris Uwadoka.

VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba (2nd Left), Executive Sec, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed (2nd Right) and VC’s SA on Linkages, Mr. Chris Uwadoka (1st L) and Director of Academic Planning, Prof. K.N Nwogu (1st Right) during the Visit

• DONATES A TRAILER LOAD OF CEMENT

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s Federal Commissioner in charge of the Southeast region, Ambassador Lawrence Nwuruku on 12^th of August 2016 paid a historic visit to the Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.

VC, Professor Chindedum Nwajiuba (L) and Ambassador Lawrence Nwuruku (R)

Speaking on the need to be proactive and resilient in a workplace, Ambassador Nwuruku recalled how as a Local Government Chairman in the then Ikwo Local Government Council he implemented people–oriented programmes that lifted his people from socio-economic squalor.

The INEC commissioner expressed gratitude to the University Management for accepting the call to contribute their quota towards the growth and development of Ebonyi state and Ikwo community in particular.

Ambassador, Nwuruku counselled the University management led by Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba to see the host community as their own. He said, ‘always remember that those who develop a place are not necessarily the sons and daughters of the place, rather, in most cases, they are visitors.’

The former Nigerian ambassador to Mexico said he was awestruck by the degree of infrastructural renaissance going on at the University due to the focused leadership of Prof. Nwajiuba.

 ‘I am taken aback to see the magnitude of social-economic and academic development on ground all because of the focused and development driven leadership of the Vice Chancellor’, he enthused.

He further vowed to use his economic and political connection to woo investors to the University for Accelerated Development, and pledged to donate a trailer load of cement to help the University in its numerous construction works.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nwajiuba stated unequivocally that he was in a hurry to develop the University and has not wasted time since assumption of office in making a mark in the University. This mark he explained include among other things the demerging of some fused faculties and creation of new ones such as Faculties of Agriculture and Education and a campaign to change the value system of workers.

Professor Nwajiuba further vowed never to be deterred in turning the University into a World-class institution no matter the obstacles.

‘’ God has sent me here to work’, he concluded.

VC, Professor Nwajiuba (7th L), Ambassador Nwuruku , DVC, Prof. Elom and other University Management team in a group photograph during the event

The pioneer graduates of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, fondly known and addressed as ‘Eagles’ are drumming up support for the vision of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chindeum Nwajiuba to enthrone a greener and cleaner environment in the world-class University.

This campaign came to the fore on Friday, 12^th August, 2016 when the pioneer president of the FUNAI Alumni Association, Mr. Victor Obasi Ngwoke led other members of the group to present and install 25 pieces of waste collection devices across the University campus.

VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba addressing the pioneer graduates during the visit

Mr. Ngwoke while presenting the waste collection bins to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nwajiuba during the University Management Meeting at the Conference hall harped on the importance of instilling a culture of cleanliness and greener environment among staff and students of the University. The pioneer president further expressed their appreciation to the University for molding them into soaring eagles in their various disciplines, stressing that they would be worthy ambassadors of the University. He further pledged their continued contribution to augment the efforts of the Vice Chancellor in making the University a renowned and leading centre of learning and production-driven research.

Members of the FUNAI Alumni Association and their Interim President, Mr. Victor Obasi Ngwoke (1st Left) installing the waste collection devices on campus

The Vice Chancellor, in his response expressed the conviction of his administration in taking the University to greater heights, stressing that he is at the University to build and mold students who would excel in the 21^st century economy. Prof. Nwajiuba further thanked them for joining hands with the University Management to re-position the University as a top player in the education sector of the country.

One of the installed waste collection bin on campus

The event was rounded-off with the installation of the devices around the University campus by the pioneer graduates themselves.

The attention of the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba has been drawn to the continued stay on campus of the following students even when they have been officially expelled and rusticated from the University:

• Saint Jude Ikenna Nwajiebichi, 400 level, Department of Political Science/Psychology/Sociology (expulsion)
• Chikezie Samuel, 300 level, Department of Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Informatics (expulsion)
• Igwe, David Obinna, 300 level, Department of Economics & Development studies   (expulsion)
• Ngozi Emmanuel, 200 level, Department of Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology (Expulsion)
• Chukwu, Okezie Joseph, 400 level, Department of Political Science/Psychology/Sociology (rustication for 2 semesters)

The University Senate at its 34^th Regular meeting held on Wednesday, 27^th July, 2016 found them guilty of gross misconducts which run counter to the extant laws of the university.

In view of this, the university wishes to inform the general public, more especially their parents/guardians that the aforementioned students have been expelled and rusticated from the university.

General public should take note.

Elom Iyke Ubochi MinstPM

Head, Public Relations Unit

For: the Vice Chancellor, FUNAI

• AS NCRS BUILDS ASTAL IN FUNAI

The National Space Research and Development Centre (NASRDA) has pledged to collaborate with the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State in the area of space Science and Technology by reactivating a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two organizations in 2012.

Director/CEO, NCRS, Dr. E.N Gajere (standing), Director, Strategic Space Applications, NASRDA, Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba (2nd R) and Personal Assistant to Minister of Science and Technology, Hon. Julian Onu (3rd R) during the visit

This was made known by the Director of Strategic Space Applications, NASRDA, Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba on August 16^th, 2016 when he accompanied a team from the National Centre for Remote Sensing to the University for a fact finding mission. He said ‘I will make sure the legal Unit of our Organization search for and look into the MOU and I assure you it will be reactivated for implementation.’

Meanwhile, the National Centre for Remote Sensing (NCRS), Jos is to build an Advanced Space Technology Application Laboratory (ASTAL) in the University. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NCRS, Dr. E. N Gajere disclosed this when he visited the University to ascertain its readiness for the commencement of the project.

Dr Gajere explained that NCRS is saddled with the duty of providing remote sensing in Nigeria, noting that in 2011 such Centre was established at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to serve the South-South geopolitical zone of the country. He added that when completed the Advanced Space Technology Application Laboratory to be situated in the University would serve the tertiary institutions and relevant government agencies in the Southeast geopolitical zone. He pointed out   that researchers and students in the Physical Sciences will be the major beneficiaries of the laboratory. 

The Director General further assured that when completed the Laboratory would generate data that would bring the needed panacea to challenges confronting the zone in the areas of environmental management, urban management, and disaster and flood management.

The space expert enjoined the University Management to expedite action in providing temporary office accommodation for the staff of NCRS that would manage the affair of the centre, and allot a land space where the laboratory would be built in the University.

VC, Prof. Chinedum addressing the NCRS team during the event

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba in his response expressed his gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology for choosing the University for such an important Project.  He further stated that the University remains open to other government agencies and private organizations for investment, partnership and collaboration in mutual benefiting and rewarding areas.

Professor Nwajiuba vowed to immediately put efforts in top gear towards providing the necessary logistics to ensure the swift take-off of the centre, pledging that the University’s culture of excellence and integrity would be strictly adhered to in this regard. He further appealed to the NCRS Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Gajere to use his good offices in ensuring that the Laboratory building plan takes cognizance of the tropical nature of Ebonyi state in order to improve the durability of the building.

Dr. Gajere was accompanied to the event by the Director, Strategic Space Applications in NASRDA, Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba and the Personal Assistant to the Minister of Science and Technology, Hon. Julian Onu.

VC, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba (5th L), Director/CEO, NCRS, Dr. E.N Gajere, DVC, Prof. S.O Elom, Bursar, Mr. R.K Aliu, Director, Strategic Space Applications, NASRDA, Dr. H.A Shaba, DAP, Prof. K.N Nwogu, Registrar, Mr. G.O Chukwu (4Tth L), PA to the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr. J Onu, Librarian, Dr. O.O Adediji, Director, Physical Planning & Works Services, Dr. A.I Ezeocha

The Office of the Vice Chancellor and indeed that of other principal officers and staff have been inundated with enquiries about the schedule of 2016/2017 FUNAI Post UTME screening since the pronouncement of the Honourable Minister of Education that Post UTME written tests have been scrapped off.
As a result, it is necessary to make the following clarifications so that prospective students will be abreast of the prevailing situation to avoid falling into the hands of impostors, quacks and fraudsters.
1. The Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, FUNAI, is yet to schedule date/dates for her 2016/2017 Post UTME screening exercise for admission;
2. That the University has not fixed any fee for the said test since the date/dates have not been announced;
3. That any fee to be fixed will be paid into the University’s TSA account and not to any individual’s account.
4. That prospective students are therefore advised to remain calm pending the scheduling of the date(s) for the Post UTME exercise which will be sufficiently publicised in the electronic and print media as well as the University website.
Parents, guardians and prospective students are advised to be properly guided to avoid falling into wrong hands.
SGD
G.O. CHUKWU
Registrar/Secretary to Council

• Four Departments to be used for Pilot Study
The Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State is to introduce and enforce the use of e- learning technology, the Interactive Digital Teacher Assistant (IDTA) tool from the 2016-2017 academic sessions to enhance academic excellence by meeting and facilitating the academic needs of the 21st century academics and students.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba made this known while receiving members of the UPQUEST International Incorporated, a United States based Educational and Human Resources Development experts on Wednesday, 17th October, 2016.
The Vice Chancellor said the era of analogue teaching, when lecturers were seen as the only repository of knowledge was over, hence the need to key into the digital age where students are guided to self and academic discovery through the Internet and other e-learning technologies. He challenged the University academics and students to breast up to this digital switch.
Professor Nwajiuba who watched and listened with rapt attention the presentation and demonstration of the technology by the experts in his Conference Room, said the University would switch to e-learning technologies in other to facilitate interactive teaching and learning experience in the University. He immediately directed that Departments of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Education, Computer Science/Statistics/ Mathematics/Informatics and ICT be used for a pilot study in the implementation of the new learning strategy.
The Vice Chancellor further reiterated that the 21st century is a digital driven era and any University that is not in sync with the time would be left behind. This underscored his approval for FUNAI to adopt the use of e-learning platforms like the Interactive Digital Teacher Assistant (ITDA) to realize its aspiration of a world-class University.
Buttressing the imperatives of e-learning tools, the Chief Executive Officer of UPQUEST Incorporated, Engr. Emmanuel Duruaku opined that it gives academics and students different and interesting perspectives to teaching and learning. ‘’One perceptive could be deceptive and additional perceptive, can damage the entire fact’’, he added.
Engr. Duruaku pointed out that the beauty of the technology was its usefulness in recording and transmitting live lectures, and can as well connect to wide range of users and audience at the same time. He further, urged the University Management to ensure the availability of high-speed internet connectivity on campus for optimum performance of the digital tool.
He finally advised the University Management to show greater commitment to student’s development by adopting the Interactive Digital Teacher Assistant (IDTA) as an e-learning technology tool for students’ high academic performance.

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba wishes to inform the University community that entries for the 2016 Commonwealth Scholarship for Master’s and PhD study in the United Kingdom (fully funded)  is now on-going.

Deadline for submission of applications is November 19^th, 2016.

Interested persons should visit www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/2016-commonwealth-scholarships-for-masters-and-phd-study-in-the-uk-fully-funded/ and the following sites for more information and entry.

• Australia Award Scholarship (http://australiaawardsindo.or.id)
• LDPD Scholarship hip (http://www.beasiswalpdp.org/inddex.html)
• DIKTI Scholarship DalamNegeri  a. (http://www.beasiswa.dikti.go.id/dn/)

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• General Cultural Scholarship India (http://ww.icorindia.net/genealscheme.htmlr)
• USA Government Scholarship a. (http://www.aminef.or.id/index.php)

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• Netherland Government Scholarship (http://www.nesoindonesia.or.id/beasiswa)
• Korean Government Scholarship (http://www.niied.go.kr/eng/contents.do…)
• Belgium Government Scholarship (http://www.vliruos.be/4273.aspx)
  
• Sciences po France (http://formation.sciences-po.fr/…/the-emile-boutmy-scholars…)
• Utrecht University Netherland (http://www.uu.nl/…/grantsandscholarships/pages/utrechtexcel…)
• PrasetyaMulya BusinessSchool Indonesia (http://www.pmbs.ac.id/s2/scholarship.php?iang=ENG)
• Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/announcement)
• Monbugakusho Scholarship Japan (http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/sch.html)
• Paramadina University Master Fellowship Indonesia (https://gradschool.paramedina.ac.id/…/paramedina-medco-fell…)
• PPM School of Management Indonesia (http://ppm-manajemen.ac.id/beasiswa-penuh-s2-mm-reguler/)
• University of Twente Netherland (http://www.utwente.nl/internationa…/scholarshipsandgrants/…/)
• Sweden Government Scholarship (http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/)
• Chinese Government Scholarship (http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/scholarshipdetailen.aspx…)
• Taiwan Government Scholarship (http://www.studyintaiwan.org/taiwan_scholarships.html
• United Kingdom Government Scholarship (http://.chevening.org/indonesia/)
• Panasonic Scholarship Japan (http://panasonic.net/citizen…/scholarships/…/requirements/)
• Ancora Foundation Scholarship (http://ancorafoundation.com)
• Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowship Japan (http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/)
• AUN/SEED-Net Scholarship (http:www.seed-net.org/index.php)
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The Federal Univesity Ndufu- Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State is set to train over 100 youths of its host community in various skills acquisition schemes as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The training is in partnership with the Folk Technical College, Ikwo and part of the 5^th phase of the National Industrial Skills Development Programme (NISDP) in Ebonyi state.

In his address during the flag-off ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba explained that the idea of empowering the youths of the  host community in the area of skills acquisition and entrepreneurial development stemmed from the concern the University Management has for their development and in appreciation of the community’s hospitality over the last 5 years. He maintained that the latent qualities of the youths would be properly galvanized and harnessed through the programme to stir them into the right ventures.

VC’s Rep. and Director, University Entrepreneurship and Employability Centre, Dr. Oguguo Egwu addressing the participants on the occasion

 The Vice Chancellor who was represented in the event by the Director, University Enterpreneurship and Employability Centre, Dr. Ogugua Egwu noted that the programme would be sustained for the benefits of all, stressing that the University will continue to partner the host community to ensure social equilibrium in the University.

 The Vice Chancellor reiterated the University’s willingness in diverting the attentions of the youths from nefarious activities by opening this new vista of opportunity where they can be trained to be useful not only to themselves, but also their community.

He further pledged the University’s continued partnership with ITF, NISDP and other relevant governmental and non-governmental agencies in the organization of capacity building programmes for students, staff and members of its host community in order to ensure that people are equipped with the specific skills and knowledge to be self reliant and employable.

 Earlier in his address during the ceremony held at the Akanu Ibiam International Conference Centre, Abakaliki on Friday, the 19^th of August 2016, the Executive Governor of  Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief Dave Nweze Umahi said the youths need to be seriously engaged in human capacity development to dissuade them from social vices and other nefarious activities.

Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi (C) speaking in the event while the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. Kelechi Igwe (L) and Ag. Director General, ITF, Mr. Dickson Onuoha (R) listen with keen interest

Chief Umahi commended the efforts of the University management for keying into the policies of the Federal and state governments in the area of youths development, adding that his government will continue to partner with all relevant agencies and stakeholders for the sustainable development of every segments of Ebonyi State.

In her opening  address,  the Area Manager of NISDP, Mrs Linda Egbuonu explained that ”the NISDP is a technical and vocational skills training programme designed to equip the youth with self and relevant employable skill, aimed at reducing poverty and creating employment for our teaming unemployed youths”.

Mrs. Egbuonu further stated that the areas of training for the beneficiaries were tailoring, weaving, welding, fabricaton, carpentry, joinery, masonry,    brick-molding, shoe and bag making.

On his part, the Acting Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the lndustrial Training Fund (ITF), Mr. Dickson Onuoha, re-echoed the Federal Government’s commitment in developing the youth entrepreneurially, stating that “President Muhammadu Buhari has consistently emphasised the need to diversify our economy by taking advantage of the numerous opportunities that abound in all sectors.’’

VC’s Rep, Dr. Oguguo Egwu (centre), Coordinator of SIWES (in black), Dr. Friday Nwalo and the youths in a group photograph after the flag off ceremony

Speaking at the end of the ceremony, the University’s Coordinator of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), Dr. Friday Nwalo thanked the University Management under the visionary leadership of Prof. Nwajiuba for embarking on such laudable project and enjoined the beneficiaries to use the opportunity to improve their lives and community.

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba will be meeting with all Teaching and Senior Non-Teaching Staff of the University as follows:

Date:  Tuesday, August 30^th, 2016

Time: 10: 00 am

Venue: University Auditorium, Take-Off Campus

Note: Attendance is very important for all concerned staff.

Please, endeavour to be punctual.

Thank you.

Elom Iyke Ubochi

Head, Public Relations Unit

For: Vice Chancellor

The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, is advocating for the total implementation of the local content policy in all Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies in other to boost the Nigerian ailing economy.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba made the call on Tuesday, 23^rd of August 2016 while receiving a set of office furniture donated to the University by the NEW WORLD DECORATION, an indigenous furniture company based in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Professor Nwajiuba said the University has already keyed into the policy in the management of the institution’s business, adding that instead of spending scarce foreign exchange importing products that cannot even stand the taste of time, the idea of buying from local manufacturers who are readily available to provide maintenance and after sale services should be encouraged.  This according to him ‘would provide jobs for the teeming unemployed youths; increase the revenue base of government and ultimately improve the Nigerian economy.’

The Vice Chancellor further stated that his appointment was an opportunity to contribute his quota towards the growth and development of the university and stressed that he has seized the opportunity to woo corporate bodies and good-spirited individuals to support the university’s vision of producing graduates that can meet the demands of the 21^st century economy, through their investments and donations.

‘’God has given me the opportunity to grow the university and it is only through willing donors like you that we can achieve the dream of building a world class university’’, he noted

He appreciated the NEW WORLD DECORATION for their kind gesture and enjoined other local manufacturers to emulate the company by partnering with the University in any area.

Explaining the rationale behind the donation, the Chief Executive Officer of NEW WORLD DECORATION, Chief Joseph Chukwu said the government, and other relevant stakeholders should think and tow the trajectory of patronising locally made goods in other to put the country back on track.

Chief Chukwu said his company has been donating generously to other cooperate institutions within and outside the state, stressing the need for huge patronage of his products and that of other local manufacturers by government establishments as such will boost the growth of the Nigerian economy.

The company’s helmsman said the materials used in designing and fabricating the furniture can stand the taste of time, noting that the company’s products are also affordable.

• Deconstructing the University New Logo

By Elom Iyke Ubochi

In the world of birds, the eagle is highly revered. The recognition accorded to eagles is not just because of its beauty but more importantly due to some notable and sterling qualities it parades that are not found in other species of birds. Eagles are reputed to be visionary, focused, foresighted, courageous and proud. The pride exhibited by eagles is not vain glory but self belief and self respect because of its ability to achieve extraordinary feats which other lesser birds cannot do. In fact, eagles are reputed to possess the capacity to fly 10, 000 feet above sea level. No other birds can attain such feat.

These extraordinary qualities of eagles underscore the reason the founding fathers of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi state incorporated the eagle in the design of the institution’s logo. Though the University was established in 2011, the significance of the eagle as the  University totem was revealed on Wednesday, 3^rd August, 2016 when the visionary Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba hosted a send-forth ceremony in honour of the pioneer graduates of the University.

It was at the event that the University new logo was first unveiled to staff and students. The new logo which has elicited diverse comments from the University community is composed of a white soaring eagle, flowing fountain, pen and white salt base in traditional earthenware. The soaring eagle depicts vision, courage, foresight and focus. The flowing fountain depicts functional knowledge, while the pen stands for power that is attained through the proper application of knowledge whereas the white salt base represents the local salt deposit found in Ebonyi state, – the Salt of the Nation.

All the features of the University new logo is symbolic and of national and global consequence, underscoring the world class vision of the University, while not also neglecting its location, hence the white salt base placed inside a clay pot to portray the fact that it is located in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. The removal of Ebonyi State map from this new logo is apt and spot on, not self serving as some people may argue. There is no University in Nigeria that has the map of the host state on its logo, including Ebonyi State University. The white salt base in a clay pot is enough evidence that the University also has local content.

The implication of the new logo is that students of the University will be groomed, tutored and mentored to acquire functional knowledge and sellable skills that will make them powerful and soar like eagles. They are also expected, on graduation, to be high flyers in their various disciplines, not only as employees of many blue chip organizations but more importantly as young entrepreneurs and employers of labour who will contribute meaningfully to national development as well as meet the demands of the 21^st century economy.

 The Vice Chancellor therefore, enjoins all staff and students to imbibe the features of the new logo in all their activities so that the institution’s vision of a world class University that produces soaring eagles is achieved in a record time.

He stated ‘the inclusion of the eagle on the university’s logo is symbolic. Vision, focus and resilience with no attention to side distractions are the dominant qualities of the eagle that sustains its soaring ability and these must be imbibed by all those who want to succeed in life. And for us to achieve the vision of a world-class university here in FUNAI, staff and students must choose to be eagles. Hence, from today, graduates of this great University will be known and addressed as ‘Eagles’, and thus prophetically declared the University, ‘The Home of Soaring Eagles.’