COOU Hosts Second Edition of University Mentorship Clinique Workshop

The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) successfully held the second edition of its Mentorship Clinique Workshop on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Faculty of Social Science Boardroom, Igbariam Campus.

The workshop attracted a strong turnout of staff across faculties and units, highlighting the growing interest in mentorship, research advancement, and career development.

The COOU Mentorship Clinique is a recent initiative aimed at supporting staff development under the Vice-Chancellor, Kate Azuka Omenugha’s Values, Viability, and Visibility agenda.

The workshop featured two practical and structured sessions:

1. TETFund Training Experiences:
Staff who had participated in TETFund Capacity Building Programmes shared insights and lessons learned. Presentations included:

• Capacity Building via the Triple Helix Approach, by Dr. Uba Bright Obidinma and Dr. Stella Chinyere Afulukwe.
• Research Administration Practices for Beneficiary Universities, by Dr. Okosa Chike Benjamin, Dr. Earnest Oghenesuvwe Erhirhie, and Dr. Blessing Chugo Idigo.

The session provided guidance on leveraging TETFund opportunities and implementing best practices to enhance research and administrative efficiency.

2. COOU Appraisal Preparation, Completion, and Processing:
Led by Prof. Osita Chiaghanam and Dr. Earnest Oghenesuvwe Erhirhie from the COOU Visibility Committee, this session walked participants through the appraisal process in line with updated guidelines. Key errors were addressed, expectations clarified, and practical advice offered to improve compliance and appraisal outcomes.

The interactive workshop was well-received, with participants praising the clarity of presentations and the open forum for discussion.

The university looks forward to future editions of the COOU Mentorship Clinique, as the initiative continues to strengthen staff capacity, research growth, and career development across the institution.