ADUN Counselling Unit Hosts Workshop on Emotional Awareness and Peer Mentorship

The Admiralty University of Nigeria Counselling Unit, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, successfully organized an impactful program on “Emotional Self-Awareness and Peer Mentorship Pairing” on Tuesday, 24th February 2026.

The event commenced with an inspiring opening remark by the Dean of the Faculty, Terna Paise Agba. In his address, he emphasized the importance of mental awareness and encouraged students to consciously manage their emotions, noting that emotional intelligence plays a vital role in both academic and personal success.

The program was attended by the Dean Faculty Professor Paise Terna Agba, the Coordinator of Hospitality and Tourism Studies Dr. Dominic Okure, Heads of Departments, members of staff, and students of the faculty.

The session featured three keynote speakers from the Counselling Unit who delivered insightful and thought-provoking presentations:

Mr. Edward S. Ozokede, Acting Director of the Counselling Unit, spoke extensively on Emotional Self-Awareness. He described it as the ability to understand one’s feelings and the reasons behind them. He explained the two types of emotions primary and secondary noting that secondary emotions are often the outcome of deeper underlying feelings. He stressed that emotions are not a sign of weakness but a source of strength that builds resilience.

Miss Gloria Enwemuche addressed Peer Mentorship Pairing, highlighting the importance of carefully choosing who to work with. She encouraged students to seek mentors who positively influence their growth and reminded them of the importance of politely saying “no” when necessary.

Miss Patience Obidike spoke on Negative Peer Mentorship Pairing. She explained that negative influences can stem from unsafe environments and advised students to avoid behaviors that conflict with their values. She also encouraged building emotional intelligence and not relying solely on one person for guidance.

The program concluded with a closing remark from the Acting Director of the Counselling Unit, who expressed gratitude to the Dean, staff, and students for their active participation.

The event was both enlightening and empowering, equipping students with practical tools to better understand themselves and build healthy, growth-oriented relationships.

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