IAUE New Acting Registrar Warns Admission Racketeers Against Using his Name for their Fraudulent Works

The new Acting Registrar of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) Dr Chinonye Abraham Ajie has warned employment vendors and Admission racketeers to stop using his name or that of the Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Okechuku Onuchuku to exploit and scam vulnerable and unsuspecting job and admission seekers.

He gave the warning when he met with Registry Staff on Tuesday July 23rd, 2024 at the university auditorium.

Thanking Staff who saw his appointment as the Acting Registrar effective July 1st, 2024 as a dream come true, he reminded others who may not be so happy about it that the Registry Department is like a big Elephant that cannot be carried by one person alone. He therefore enjoined all to put their perceived desires aside and work for the common good of the Department in particular and the university at large.

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Dr Ajie reiterated that the ongoing recruitment process is the exclusive responsiblity of the Governing Council of the institution and not that of the Acting Registrar or Vice Chancellor. 

He admonished those engaged in these fraudulent activities to desist from it so as not to put their families in jeopardy. He equally warned those giving out their hard earned money to impostors, scammers and fraudsters to note that the Acting Registrar and Vice Chancellor cannot circumvent the ongoing proceedings of the Governing Council just to facilitate their employment. He informed that they are engaging with these vendors and racketeers at their own peril.

The Acting Registrar who advised Staff not to sell their birthright, encouraged those already on the payroll of the Rivers State Government to transfer their services to the University instead of applying for fresh employment where they are likely to be paid double salaries if employed by the University.

He implored Staff to shun the “Pull Him Down Syndrome”, desist from extortion and turning the Registry Department to a gossip centre and to stop tarnishing the image of others just to garner positions or favours.

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While emphasizing that he would run an open door policy, he called for all to exercise caution and to show good examples by being punctual to work. He told staff to indicate at the beginning of each year, the month that they would like to proceed on their annual leave for the job not to suffer and to avoid clash and forestall the experience that he is currently facing where a good number of Staff are requesting to be granted annual leave at the same time.

Dr Chinonye Abraham Ajie who disclosed that Staff welfare would be his main concern promised to set up a Committee to revisit the five to ten years residency for promotion of non-teaching staff. He beckoned on all to strive to project the good image of the University to the outside world.

In his speech the former Registrar Barrister Ikem Adiele thanked the Acting Registrar for the meeting which he said was the proper thing to do especially with the change in the mantle of leadership in the Registry. 

He congratulated him on his appointment which he described as well deserved and expressed optimism that he would lead the Registry Department to the next level.

The Council Member called on Staff to develop their computer literacy skills and work towards improving the image of the iinstitution.

Dr Ikem Adiele called on Staff to pray for the smooth conduct of the recruitment so that the university will not experience another cancelled process.

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Also speaking SSANU Chairman and Director Senior Staff Matters, Comrade Chisa Egwu rejoiced with the Acting Registrar over his appointment and pledged the support and loyalty of the indispensable body that shape the University. He asked for promotion to be done for growth, development and happiness of non-teaching staff whom he said should also be defended at all times by the leadership.

Director Senate Matters Mr Obi Wichendu while giving his goodwill speech appealed that the issue of staff redeployed to places where they are redundant and stranded should be addressed. He asked for Regular Staff to head sensitive positions in the University like issuance of Certificate noting that Casual staff cannot be held accountable or responsible if anything goes wrong because they have no stake.  

Others who spoke include Mr Enwumelu Worlu who expressed dismay that most regular staff at the Postgraduate School were posted out leaving casual staff to man sensitive positions. He also appealed for the cost of Computer to be subsidised by Management for staff to be computer literate.

In a vote of thanks, Director Council Matters Mr Wilson Ebiriene Ibokama promised that the Registry Department would give Dr Ajie the necessary support for him to succeed. He called for team work to motivate leaders and for subordinates to be good followers bearing in mind that they would ascend to the exalted position some day.

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He thanked the Registrar for the forum provided for interaction and expressed gratitude to all who found time to grace the occasion.

Dr Ngozi Okiridu

Deputy Registrar/Head Public Relations Unit