Prof Charles Esimone Five-Year Legacy as UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor
Reflecting on five years of visionary leadership, Professor Charles Okechukwu Esimone leaves a lasting mark of academic excellence and community impact at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
Mary Nwaeze 
Professor Charles Okechukwu Esimone's tenure as the 6th substantive Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is coming to an end, marked by significant achievements despite challenges. In an interview in Awka, Esimone reflected on his administration's accomplishments, highlighting the implementation of his visionary Project 200 with its five pillars: academic excellence, community service, administrative reforms, discipline, and advancement.
Under Esimone's leadership, the university witnessed notable progress in various areas. Academic culture was revitalized, emphasizing research and grantsmanship, leading to increased participation in conferences and digitalization of teaching processes. This transformation propelled the university's ranking upwards, aided by a focus on publications in ImpactFactor journals.
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Additionally, Esimone's administration prioritized community engagement, leveraging initiatives like the UNIZIK innovation program and outreach efforts in agriculture. The university's impact extended beyond academia, with collaborations leading to the establishment of vital centers like the South East weather center by NIMET.
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Financially, Esimone's adept networking with federal establishments and parastatals resulted in substantial endowments and increased budgetary allocations, facilitating infrastructural development and staff welfare initiatives. Over 150 lecturers were promoted to professorial positions, while barriers to promotion for non-academic staff were removed, fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity.
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Esimone's legacy is marked by a comprehensive transformation that touched all aspects of university life, setting a solid foundation for future growth and excellence.
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