By; Chukwuka Ogbonnaya.
Professor Joseph Ikechebelu, the newly appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has pledged a transformative approach to the administration of the institution. Speaking to journalists following his appointment, Prof. Ikechebelu emphasized his commitment to leading UNIZIK on a path of excellence, focusing on key areas such as improved campus lighting, enhanced security, comprehensive digitalization, and campus beautification.
Previously serving as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Ikechebelu acknowledged the pressing power challenges and prioritized addressing them urgently. He outlined plans to bolster campus security through innovative programs and assured that the digitalization efforts would encompass every stage of the student journey, from admission to graduation and beyond, including the collection of transcripts.
Prof. Ikechebelu also highlighted the importance of a visually appealing campus, asserting that a pleasant ambiance is a hallmark of a distinguished institution. He expressed gratitude to his predecessor, Prof. Esimone, for his visionary leadership under the ‘Project 200’ initiative and praised the university community for their unwavering support.
The appointment of Prof. Ikechebelu, announced on June 3, 2024, follows a directive from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for outgoing Vice-Chancellors to nominate a Deputy Vice-Chancellor to temporarily assume the role. He is set to officially take over on June 4, 2024, following a formal handover ceremony.
With these ambitious plans, Prof. Ikechebelu’s tenure promises a new dimension in the administration of UNIZIK, steering the institution towards a brighter and more secure future.
Congratulations Mr Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Joseph Ikechebelu. Thank you sir for graciously accepting the challenge. I have read your response to the chat with journalists. Your programs are good and achievable. However, I want to talk about electricity. The first driver of any tertiary institution is electricity. The second is nearness of lecturers to their classrooms (talking of university with residential status). It will be very difficult to develop a university without night life. In oversea countries, students stay in the classroom or in the laboratory till 10:00 pm. But here, the revers is the case. N80m electricity bill for Nnamdi Azikiwe University is outrageous. It is equivalent to anti developmental strategy. I have one of two suggestions to make.
1. UNIZIK should embrace the use of bulk metering system
2. Every Faculty should conduct energy audit (each Faculty should submit their energy need/requirement).
3. UNIZIK can try the use of consultants to supply electricity to the university if they must continue with estimated billing system.
4. UNIZIK should embrace the installation of CCTV at flashpoint of the university.
5. The Departments of Electrical Engineering can be mobilized to produce both touch and motion sensors as a security strategy to monitor and safeguard all the university assets that are scattered here and there.
6. There should be university research which the faculties will be delegated to execute. Every year our projects are thrown into the gutter because nobody cares for their implementation.
7. The issue of research exhibition by faculties every year should be encouraged from where viable research works can be picked up by the university for development.
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