The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State, has announced that it will graduate a total of 8,157 students during its 2023/2024 academic session convocation. The ceremony, which is set to begin on Wednesday, March 25, will kick off with a convocation lecture delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, the acting Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, shared this information at a press briefing held at the university’s conference hall on Wednesday. He revealed that the graduating students would be awarded degrees across various disciplines and faculties.
This yearโs convocation, marking the university’s 19th edition, will also see three individuals being honored with honorary degrees in recognition of their significant contributions to the university and to society.
The honorees include the Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Pate; Oluwaseyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu; and industrialist Chief Chika Emenike.
During the briefing, Prof. Ikechebelu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host the convocation and reassured attendees of the security measures in place for the event. He remarked, “We give God the glory for this occasion.
About 8,157 students will graduate from the 2023/2024 academic session, and they will be awarded various degrees.
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Reflecting on the institutionโs history, Ikechebelu noted that UNIZIK originally started as a state university before becoming a federal institution.
He also acknowledged the challenges the university faced in the previous year but credited President Bola Tinubu’s leadership for bringing stability to the institution.
He emphasized that UNIZIK is known for its commitment to excellence, focusing on academic, infrastructural, and administrative achievements.
Weโve worked hard to create an environment that supports the success of both staff and students. Since I assumed office, there has been a renewed focus on productivity, which has led to positive changes across the university,” Ikechebelu said.
He also addressed the issue of security, noting that the university has made significant strides in curbing vandalism and other challenges. With the help of internal security measures and digitalization of various processes, the university has improved the campus environment and operations. UNIZIK is back to its prime,” he added.
Ikechebelu also discussed the financial challenges faced by the university, particularly with electricity bills, which can range from N80 million to N100 million monthly due to the universityโs classification under Band A.
He noted that the school has partnered with service providers to manage this cost more effectively. Despite the challenges, he emphasized the ongoing development of various construction projects on campus.
The honorary degree recipients, he explained, were selected for their exceptional track records and the positive impact they have had both on the university and society
