UNIZIK Registrar Charges NOCEN Non-Teaching Staff on Professionalism, Integrity
The Registrar of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke, has charged non-teaching staff of the Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN), to embrace professionalism, integrity, continuous learning and technological innovation to enhance effective service delivery in the modern higher education system.
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The Registrar of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke, has charged non-teaching staff of the Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN), to embrace professionalism, integrity, continuous learning and technological innovation to enhance effective service delivery in the modern higher education system.
Dr. Okeke gave the charge while serving as the resource person at a one-day capacity-building workshop organised for the college’s non-teaching staff.
The workshop brought together members of the college’s non-teaching workforce and focused on strengthening administrative capacity, improving workplace efficiency and equipping staff with the knowledge and skills needed to support institutional transformation.
In her presentation, the UNIZIK Registrar addressed key aspects of effective leadership, professionalism, work ethics and administrative efficiency. She stressed that a strong administrative system is essential to the successful delivery of teaching, research and community service in higher education institutions.
A major highlight of her presentation was the 5Cs of College Leadership, namely:
- Character
- Competence
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Commitment
Dr. Okeke explained that the qualities are essential for building effective institutions. She urged staff to demonstrate competence in their respective responsibilities while maintaining integrity, accountability, respect and confidentiality in the discharge of their duties.
She also challenged the participants to familiarise themselves with institutional rules and regulations and uphold appropriate workplace conduct at all times.
On work ethics, the Registrar emphasised the importance of punctuality, diligence, honesty, loyalty and teamwork. She also drew attention to practices capable of undermining institutional credibility, productivity and effective service delivery.
Dr. Okeke further encouraged the staff to embrace technology, proper planning, effective delegation, time management and continuous professional development as tools for improving workplace efficiency and adapting to the changing demands of the higher education sector.
