Prof. Awuzie calls for Catholic University in Orlu
The Vice-Chancellor of the Imo State University, Owerri, Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie has called for the establishment of a Catholic University in Orlu Diocese, Imo State. Speaking during an award ceremony organized by the Orlu Diocesan Laity Council at the Holy Trinity Cathedral Orlu, Prof. Awuzie said the establishment of a Catholic University in Orlu will help absorb thousands of Imo State candidates who could not be admitted into the Imo State University Owerri and the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). Prof. Awuzie, who was the chairman of the occasion, revealed that of about 140,000 candidates who applied for admission in IMSU and FUTO, only about 10,000 candidates could be admitted in the two universities. …
Varsity don warns on neglect of African indigenous languages
-As African Regional Conference ends in Ghana A university don, Rev. Fr. Dr. Longinus Chukwuemeka Chinagorom has noted that the increasing neglect of the indigenous languages of Africa is weighing down on the economic potentialities of the Africans. Fr. Chinagorom raised this alarm in a paper he presented at the African Regional Conference on Sustainable Development held at the University of Ghana Business School, Legon, July 25-26, 2013. The theme of the conference was: “Perspectives on Developing and Sustaining the African Economy: Multi-Sectional Approach”. Dr. Chinagorom, who is the Head of Department of Linguistics and Igbo, Imo State University Owerri, made reference to the UNESCO document of 1953 with the resume that humans amass their…
How Professional Associations can stop Corruption in Nigeria
Professional associations are umbrella organizations that bring people of same profession or career together mainly to protect and advance their career interests. There are ‘a million’ of them across the globe! Some that come to mind in Nigeria include: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Association of Nigerian Medical Practitioners (ANMP), Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), etc. I asked several Nigerians what these associations stand for. Hundred percent of those asked said they fight for the right of their members. “Why do you think so?” I asked. “Because they are always going on strike because the Government won’t pay them their salaries,” they said. Rightly, fighting…
Women of letters honoured in Owerri – Including Dr. Mrs. Joy Oguh
The Director of Continuing Education and Part-Time Studies of Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo, Dr. (Mrs.) Nneoma Joy Oguh (LSM) has advised women to be equipped with the great tool of education in order to prepare themselves for full participation in national development. She noted that women education when attained will enhance women in the world of excellence, labour and productivity, fulfillment, integrity and dignity. Dr. (Mrs.) Oguh stated this at a forum for celebration of Ladies of Letters and Womanhood organized by Imo Network of Professionals in conjunction with Opinion Research Communications Inc. in Owerri. Dr. (Mrs.) Oguh – a senior lecturer and former Director of Academic Planning and Curriculum Development Unit of Imo State…
Mr. Chucks Obiodu: DRIVEN BY PASSION
With a passion for business and a determination to be a haulage contractor just like his father, young Chucks Obiodu went to school knowing exactly what he wanted to do for a living. When life wanted to take him down a different path, he quickly made a U –turn and returned to his dream. Although his older siblings took up jobs in mining, telecommunications, teaching and health sectors, Chucks, the last of five children, preferred to stick with his father. Even so, the young Chucks did not choose his dad so he could work for him or inherit the business after him. All he wanted was a role model which he found in his father….
