By Ifeyinwa Ogwo
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the 8th Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), urging them to apply their expertise and knowledge to foster the university’s growth. “You have a significant task ahead to transform the university for greater academic excellence”.
This remark was made during the council’s inauguration at the ANSEC Chambers in Anambra State Lighthouse, Awka, today June 11.
The council members inaugurated by the governor include: Prof. Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, HRH Igwe Chris Oranu Chidiume, Prof. Josephat Ogbuagu, Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, AIG Chris Ezike (Rtd), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenuagha, Prof. A. C Nweke, Prof. Obiora Ejiofor, Prof. Sylvia Okonkwo, Prof. Matthias Ananti, Prof. Ogonna Ifebi, Prof. Nkeiruka Orji, Prof. MaryJude Igbodike, Dr. Chukwunonso Ekesiobi, and Sir Chris Obi.
Congratulating the council members, Governor Soludo emphasised that serving the state in any capacity is an honour. “Out of Nigeria’s nine million Ndi Anambra, you have been called to serve, and what matters most is ‘what changed while you served.'”
He expressed confidence that, under the leadership of Prof. Peter Onwualu as Chairman and Pro-Chancellor, the council would function effectively and the university would thrive. The governor, then, donated two brand new 18-setter buses to the university.
In his vote of thanks, Prof. Onwualu, on behalf of the council, thanked the governor for the privilege of serving and pledged to make a difference. “This will be a different council that takes the university to a new level. Our goal is to elevate the university’s status to compete with renowned public universities.”
He assured that with the governor’s support, they aim for the university to become the top institution in Anambra State and across Nigeria.
Ifeyinwa Ogwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
