Ojukwu University VC Prof. Omenugha Engages Nursing Students & Parents in Nurses Week
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University's Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, addresses nursing students and parents during Nurses Week, highlighting collaborative education and nursing's crucial role in healthcare.
Mary Nwaeze 
During Nurses Week at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, fnipr, joined a lecture series led by Lady Nonye Soludo, the Founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo. The event, organized by the Department of Nursing Science, took place on Thursday, 9th of May, 2024.
Prof. Omenugha expressed gratitude to Lady Nonye Soludo, represented by the Anambra State Health Commissioner, Dr. Afam Obidike, for their support and active participation in the event. The Vice Chancellor then addressed nursing students and their parents, underscoring the university's commitment to academic excellence and character development. She highlighted COOU's ongoing collaborations and partnerships, particularly with Kentucky University, to enhance the Nursing Science curriculum.
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The Acting Vice Chancellor reiterated that education is a collaborative effort, requiring support from parents and the wider community. "Education cannot be left solely to the government," she said, emphasizing that nursing plays a critical role in medicine, describing it as the "heartbeat of medicine."
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The Health Commissioner, Dr. Afam Obidike, delivered an insightful talk on promoting healthy living through nursing care practices. He applauded Prof. Omenugha's advocacy for improved nursing care and recognized COOU's dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment.
Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Prof. Osita Chiaghanam, closed the event by thanking the Governor's wife, Lady Nonye Soludo, and the Health Commissioner for their invaluable contributions. He reassured students and parents that the university remains committed to providing a safe and conducive environment for learning and personal growth.
Nurses Week at COOU exemplified the spirit of collaboration, with university leaders, healthcare professionals, and families joining together to celebrate the critical role of nursing in the global healthcare landscape.
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