By Uzo Ugwunze
The South East/Anambra State Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Lady Dr. Ada Chukwudozie, has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for appointing Prof. Kate Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam.
Dr. Chukwudozie gave the commendation on July 19 during a thanksgiving mass held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area(LGA), to celebrate Prof. Omenugha’s appointment and the 70th birthday of her husband, Dr. Michael Omenugha.
She described Prof. Omenugha’s appointment as a well deserved recognition of competence, dedication and administrative excellence, expressing confidence that her leadership would advance the university’s academic standards and institutional growth.
While congratulating Dr. Michael Omenugha on attaining the age of 70, the MAN Chairman, who also serves as Chairman of Keystone Bank and is a close family friend, prayed for God’s continued blessings upon the family, wishing them many more years of celebrations in good health and fulfilment.
In his homily, the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev. Jonas Benson Okoye, who presided over the thanksgiving mass, described thanksgiving as a pathway to greater blessings, urging Ndi Anambra to support government efforts to tackle erosion by avoiding environmental practices that contribute to land degradation and prayed for God’s continued guidance and protection over the celebrants.
Speaking during the celebration, Prof. Kate Omenugha expressed profound gratitude to God for His faithfulness, wisdom and strength in leading the affairs of the university since assuming office.
She thanked the Visitor to the University, Governor Soludo, for the confidence reposed in her, appreciating the university’s management, staff and students for their cooperation and support. According to her, the progress recorded by the institution since her appointment has been made possible through teamwork and divine grace.
Also speaking, one of the celebrants’ sons, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, described his parents as priceless gifts to the family, noting that the occasion provided an opportunity to thank God for His goodness and faithfulness over the years.
He expressed appreciation to relatives, friends and well wishers whose prayers, encouragement and support had contributed to the family’s successes.
Uzo Ugwunze is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
