APWEN to Honor UNIDEL Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, for Transformative Leadership

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has announced plans to honor Professor Stella Chiemeke, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor, in recognition of her visionary leadership and significant developmental milestones over the past five years.

The announcement followed a courtesy visit by an APWEN delegation to the Vice-Chancellor’s office on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The delegation, led by APWEN Chairman Engr. Dr. Stella Emecheta, formally invited Prof. Chiemeke to a presentation ceremony scheduled for March 20, 2026.

During the visit, Engr. Emecheta lauded the Vice-Chancellor’s tenure, noting that her "positive and purposeful leadership" has ushered in a period of unprecedented growth, repositioning UNIDEL as a center of academic and institutional excellence. She described the upcoming award as a well-deserved tribute to Prof. Chiemeke’s impactful stewardship and dedication to institutional progress.

Responding to the gesture, Professor Chiemeke expressed her gratitude to the Association, stating she was humbled by the recognition. On behalf of the university’s management, staff, and students, she commended APWEN for its consistent efforts in nurturing engineering students and its commitment to grooming the next generation of professionals.

"I have long admired APWEN’s pragmatic initiatives," Prof. Chiemeke remarked. "Their role in steering students toward professionalism and excellence in engineering practice is invaluable."

The Vice-Chancellor also took the opportunity to charge 500-level engineering students at UNIDEL to act as ambassadors for the profession, urging them to prioritize leadership and service as they transition into the workforce.

The APWEN delegation included several high-ranking members, including Engr. Osunde Ikechukwu and Engr. Ijeoma Ehiwario of the Ministry of Energy, alongside Engr. Nwabudike Patricia, Engr. Vielose Oboye, Engr. Wilson Owedo, and Doris Onwena.

University officials in attendance included Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Patrick Ijeh, University Librarian Dr. Vera Okonoko, and representatives for the Registrar and Bursar, Mr. Emmanuel Akaeze and Mr. Memeh Friday, respectively.

This upcoming recognition highlights APWEN’s ongoing mission to celebrate excellence in leadership and foster partnerships that drive engineering education and institutional development across Nigeria.