How Nwafor Orizu College of Education , Nsugbe (NOCEN), Anambra state rolled out drums to celebrate in style
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Obiano and Provost , Dr Uzoezie
College Main Gate
The management, staff and students of Nwafor Orizu college of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN), Anambra State, recently rolled out drums to celebrate her graduands and to honour Rt. Hon. Dr Akwaeke Abyssinia Nwafor Orizu, former Nigerian's Senate President whom the college was named after his demise.
The two-day event which started with the third annual memorial lecture for the late political icon, Author and Erudite scholar was graced by crème de la crème in Nigeria, including the Hon. Minister of Education Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, represented by Vice chancellor Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Chief Dr Willie Obiano , executive governor of Anambra state chief host, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president as the chairman of the occasion represented by Professor Leo Muoghalu, Senator Andy Uba and top government officials; a multitude of professors, clergymen, politicians and a legion of traditional
rulers, students, and parents/guardians.
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Miss Nwankwo Evelyn Chioma recieving gift from Obiano as one of the best graduating studnet
leadership failure.
He extolled the selfless qualities of the former Senate President and acting President of Nigeria, late Hon. Dr Nwafor Orizu and urged Nigerians to emulate him in order to move the country forward. "I congratulate the management of this college for organizing this event and hopefully looking forward that the ideas generated in the cause of this lecture will help immensely in the transformation agenda of our dear President Goodluck Jonathan."
Speaking earlier at the memorial lecture, the chairman of the occasion, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, charged Nigerians to emulate the shinning exemplary life, shown by the late Icon through dogged struggle, to free his country from colonial rule and better education.
The deputy senate president, who was represented by Prof. Leo Muoghalu, said that for the country to develop, there had to be attitudinal change.
He said Nigerians also had to be ready to render selfless service to
the country at all times.
Adding , that
Nigeria was far off from the dream of its founding fathers and urged the nation’s
leadership to work towards reclaiming it.
"Dr Orizu is a good example of a servant leader, who laboured day and night to promote unity and good education for our children in the country. We must know that Nigeria is the only country we can call our own and therefore, must contribute selflessly to make it great. We should make sacrifices so that the struggles of our nationalist heroes will not be in vain. We must shun bribery and corruption in every position we find ourselves in order to move the country to an enviable
height,’’ he said.
"Dr Orizu is a good example of a servant leader, who laboured day and night to promote unity and good education for our children in the country. We must know that Nigeria is the only country we can call our own and therefore, must contribute selflessly to make it great. We should make sacrifices so that the struggles of our nationalist heroes will not be in vain. We must shun bribery and corruption in every position we find ourselves in order to move the country to an enviable
height,’’ he said.
He further commended the college for organising the memorial lecture,
which according him was another way of honouring the erudite scholar.
Adding that," nothing will be too much to honour and immortalize
Nwafor-orizu's selfless service to the humanity.
Presenting his paper titled: Education, State and Democracy in Nigeria, at the 3rd Nwafor Orizu memorial lecture, a professor of philosophy and the ASUU zonal Coordinator, Prof. Ike Odimegwu, of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka argued that Nigerian educational system can only be doing well when the issues bordering on Education will been addressed.
"if
Education start doing well, Politics will start doing well. He said that
the future of education in Nigeria is tied to the system of government being
run in the country, adding that democracy remains the best option.
Odimegwu, therefore urged all Nigerians to contribute their quota to
the management of the education sector in other to fulfill the dream
of our past heroes. He was however, optimistic that with the democracy
that is thriving in Nigeria, the future of education is getting
brighter.
“The management of education in Nigeria today, requires all to contribute and change its face to meet the current realities. And I am optimistic that with our striving democracy, which will allow for exploration of opportunities beyond our immediate environment, the future is bright.
The second paper delivered by Barr. Emeka Maduewesi, Esq. Titled: Nwafor Orizu and Horizontal Education. He noted that Dr Orizu practiced what he preached. According to him Dr Orizu knew that the heart of education was the secondary school that made him set up one at his home town before he died. Even as he argued that since he built a secondary school then, he would have built a university by now if he is still alive.
He said, "as we remember him today. I urge the government of Anambra state to pass the necessary legislation converting Nwafor Orizu college of Education to Nwafor Orizu University of Education. Only then can we truly honour him our past Icon.
He further informed that Dr Orizu was an advocate of the "Horizontal" broad of American education as opposed to the narrow "Perpendicular" British system.
Odimegwu, therefore urged all Nigerians to contribute their quota to
the management of the education sector in other to fulfill the dream
of our past heroes. He was however, optimistic that with the democracy
that is thriving in Nigeria, the future of education is getting
brighter.
“The management of education in Nigeria today, requires all to contribute and change its face to meet the current realities. And I am optimistic that with our striving democracy, which will allow for exploration of opportunities beyond our immediate environment, the future is bright.
The second paper delivered by Barr. Emeka Maduewesi, Esq. Titled: Nwafor Orizu and Horizontal Education. He noted that Dr Orizu practiced what he preached. According to him Dr Orizu knew that the heart of education was the secondary school that made him set up one at his home town before he died. Even as he argued that since he built a secondary school then, he would have built a university by now if he is still alive.
He said, "as we remember him today. I urge the government of Anambra state to pass the necessary legislation converting Nwafor Orizu college of Education to Nwafor Orizu University of Education. Only then can we truly honour him our past Icon.
He further informed that Dr Orizu was an advocate of the "Horizontal" broad of American education as opposed to the narrow "Perpendicular" British system.
Adding that, "this
earned Dr Orizu the nickname 'Orizontal' as he was passionate about introducing
the American system to Nigeria and for that reason established the American
Council on American Education (ACAE) which obtained numerous tuition
scholarships from American sources for the benefit of African students."
In a vote of thanks on behalf of Dr Nwafor-orizu family, his daughter Princess Udunna Nwafor-orizu, thanked the management of the college led by Dr Ego Uzoezie for honouring her late father.
"I am happy. Organising this memorial lecture for my late father,
shows that some people still remember his immense contributions to the
nation. Our present leaders should try to emulate selfless
contributions of our nationalists, who fought doggedly to ensure the
country gained its independence.
"We should be patriotic and transparent in serving our country so that
the struggles of our heroes will not be in vain,” Nwafor-orizu said.
Earlier in her speech, the Provost, Nwafor Orizu College of Education,
Nsugbe Dr Ego Uzozie noted that the convocation is particularly a
unique one in the history of the college because it has been four
years since the convocation took place in the institution and also
awarding for the first time the Professional Diploma in Education
Certificate.
She commended the governor Chief Willie Obiano on what she described
as uncommon show of commitment to the welfare of the College and its
staff and urged the governor to review the salary structure of the
lecturers to upgrade the institution to a degree awarding institution
which according to her will. Boost and reposition the college and to
approve 65 years as the age of retirement.
Uzozie also listed the projects which the college has undertaken in
the previous years, as she stated that the school authority is working
hard to improve the IGR through its various ICT, agricultural, skills
and entrepreneurial programmes, even as she called on wealthy Ndi
Anambra to partner with the college and aid in rebuilding the
structures and erecting new modern facilities.
Speaking at the 16th convocation ceremony of the institution, the
executive governor of Anambra state Chief Willie Obiano congratulated
the granduands and extolled the leadership of the institution for
writing the name of the institution in gold even as he said his
administration is focused on infrastructure, students and teachers in
other to sustain the current tempo of education in the state.
He recalled and said that Anambra state has emerged tops in WAEC and
NECO over the past two years.
He further revealed that arrangement has been finalized with Innoson
to train technical students and equip them with entrepreneurial
skills. Adding that some group of teachers will be traveling to
Singapore for special training to meet the challenges of modern world.
On the salary structure of the lecturers in the college Chief Obiano
disclosed that he has given directive to the commissioner for
Education Prof. Kate Omenugha to set up logistics to review the salary
structure of the lecturers to preview the structure of the school with
view of upgrading it to a degree awarding institution and also review
the retirement age of the lecturers for maximum efficiency.
He also added that the government is seriously considering scholarship
for highly skilled students and noted that all financial
responsibilities are dependent on a significant increase in the
Internally Generated Revenue of the teachers for training worthy
students and also advised the graduands to be employers of labour.
In her remarks, the Hon. Commissioner for Education Prof Kate Omenugha
noted that the government is working assiduously hard to ensure that
education as an 'enabler' is repositioned in the state. He disclosed
that the visitation committee is still working on their reports and
promised that once they submit their report, there will be a
significant improvement in the welfare of the lecturers as she advised
the students to foresee what they want to become in 20 years time and
work on it, even as she reffered to her days as a student of the
college.
Three female students and one male student emerged the best graduating
students. They are: Nwankwo Evelyn Chioma, Agricultural Science,
Ogbuagu Chinyere Agatha, Biology Computer, Obiako Eucheria Nkemakonam
, Business Education and Chukwunelo Chimezie, Economics department.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Miss Nwankwo Evelyn Chioma,
disclosed that she and her friends really had the best part of their
lives so far in the institution. She said: “One thing is certain; we
are better people now, morally, physically, intellectually, and
spiritually. I can confidently say we are rich in character and
learning.”
High points of the occasion were the award of Nigeria Certificate in
Education (NCE) and Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) to the
graduands led by their respective Deans, as well as the award of
academic prizes to graduands who distinguished themselves in their
chosen disciplines.
In a vote of thanks on behalf of Dr Nwafor-orizu family, his daughter Princess Udunna Nwafor-orizu, thanked the management of the college led by Dr Ego Uzoezie for honouring her late father.
"I am happy. Organising this memorial lecture for my late father,
shows that some people still remember his immense contributions to the
nation. Our present leaders should try to emulate selfless
contributions of our nationalists, who fought doggedly to ensure the
country gained its independence.
"We should be patriotic and transparent in serving our country so that
the struggles of our heroes will not be in vain,” Nwafor-orizu said.
Earlier in her speech, the Provost, Nwafor Orizu College of Education,
Nsugbe Dr Ego Uzozie noted that the convocation is particularly a
unique one in the history of the college because it has been four
years since the convocation took place in the institution and also
awarding for the first time the Professional Diploma in Education
Certificate.
She commended the governor Chief Willie Obiano on what she described
as uncommon show of commitment to the welfare of the College and its
staff and urged the governor to review the salary structure of the
lecturers to upgrade the institution to a degree awarding institution
which according to her will. Boost and reposition the college and to
approve 65 years as the age of retirement.
Uzozie also listed the projects which the college has undertaken in
the previous years, as she stated that the school authority is working
hard to improve the IGR through its various ICT, agricultural, skills
and entrepreneurial programmes, even as she called on wealthy Ndi
Anambra to partner with the college and aid in rebuilding the
structures and erecting new modern facilities.
Speaking at the 16th convocation ceremony of the institution, the
executive governor of Anambra state Chief Willie Obiano congratulated
the granduands and extolled the leadership of the institution for
writing the name of the institution in gold even as he said his
administration is focused on infrastructure, students and teachers in
other to sustain the current tempo of education in the state.
He recalled and said that Anambra state has emerged tops in WAEC and
NECO over the past two years.
He further revealed that arrangement has been finalized with Innoson
to train technical students and equip them with entrepreneurial
skills. Adding that some group of teachers will be traveling to
Singapore for special training to meet the challenges of modern world.
On the salary structure of the lecturers in the college Chief Obiano
disclosed that he has given directive to the commissioner for
Education Prof. Kate Omenugha to set up logistics to review the salary
structure of the lecturers to preview the structure of the school with
view of upgrading it to a degree awarding institution and also review
the retirement age of the lecturers for maximum efficiency.
He also added that the government is seriously considering scholarship
for highly skilled students and noted that all financial
responsibilities are dependent on a significant increase in the
Internally Generated Revenue of the teachers for training worthy
students and also advised the graduands to be employers of labour.
In her remarks, the Hon. Commissioner for Education Prof Kate Omenugha
noted that the government is working assiduously hard to ensure that
education as an 'enabler' is repositioned in the state. He disclosed
that the visitation committee is still working on their reports and
promised that once they submit their report, there will be a
significant improvement in the welfare of the lecturers as she advised
the students to foresee what they want to become in 20 years time and
work on it, even as she reffered to her days as a student of the
college.
Three female students and one male student emerged the best graduating
students. They are: Nwankwo Evelyn Chioma, Agricultural Science,
Ogbuagu Chinyere Agatha, Biology Computer, Obiako Eucheria Nkemakonam
, Business Education and Chukwunelo Chimezie, Economics department.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Miss Nwankwo Evelyn Chioma,
disclosed that she and her friends really had the best part of their
lives so far in the institution. She said: “One thing is certain; we
are better people now, morally, physically, intellectually, and
spiritually. I can confidently say we are rich in character and
learning.”
High points of the occasion were the award of Nigeria Certificate in
Education (NCE) and Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) to the
graduands led by their respective Deans, as well as the award of
academic prizes to graduands who distinguished themselves in their
chosen disciplines.
Written by
Emeka Onwudinjo
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