Acting VC of Ojukwu Varsity, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, Inspires at UNIZIK's 17th Convocation
In a show of academic fellowship, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), graced the 17th Convocation Ceremony of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) on December 8th, 2023. She extended warm congratulations to Prof. Charles Esimone, Vice Chancellor of UNIZIK, applauding his inspirational leadership during the event.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a remarkable display of camaraderie and academic fellowship, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), graced the 17th Convocation Ceremony of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) on December 8th, 2023.
During the event, Prof. Omenugha extended warm congratulations to Prof. Charles Esimone, Vice Chancellor of UNIZIK, applauding his inspirational leadership. She urged him to continue his commendable efforts while highlighting the rich tradition of hard work, societal contributions, sacrifices, focus, and healthy competition embedded in the university's ethos.
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In an exclusive interview, Prof. Omenugha emphasized the impressive track record of UNIZIK in producing outstanding individuals. She commended the culture of excellence fostered by creative lecturers, deans, and vice chancellors, including Prof. Esimone, who she acknowledged as a strong supporter. According to Prof. Omenugha, the university has learned valuable lessons in hard work, societal contributions, sacrifices, focus, and healthy competition.
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"We have very creative lecturers and creative deans, and we have also had Vice Chancellors who have done so well and including our own Vice Chancellor, Prof. Esimone, who has been a pillar of support to me in particular and everything I have tried doing, he has supported me so well. For him, It is a testimony that all the things that we are doing in UNIZIK is actually paying off," Prof. Omenugha expressed.
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The Acting Vice Chancellor reiterated her commitment to driving positive change at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, expressing a profound passion for her role and quoting Mother Teresa's philosophy of starting change at an individual level.
Prof. Omenugha, a globally recognized professor, emphasized her competence and international visibility, hinting at a promising trajectory for COOU. She underscored her determination to transform the university's culture, vision, and mission, citing the commencement of engagements with passionate members to propel COOU, which she described as being on the MOVE. The collaboration between these two esteemed institutions is expected to usher in a new era of academic synergy and excellence.
