By Uchechukwu Muolokwu
Dr. Amaka B. Chiakwelu has emerged Dean-Elect of the School of Sciences, Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN), after defeating Dr. Nkechi E. Ibeagha by 20 votes to 14.
The deanship election, held on Sept. 29, at the Integrated Science Classroom, produced Chiakwelu, a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, as the successful candidate.
Of the 56 tutorial staff in the School of Sciences, 34 were accredited to vote, while 22 were absent.
Three lecturers initially expressed interest in the position: Dr. Amaka B. Chiakwelu, Dr. Nkechi E. Ibeagha and Dr. Ikemelu Chinelo R. Dr. Ikemelu subsequently withdrew from the contest, leaving Chiakwelu and Ibeagha as the two candidates in the election.
Chiakwelu is a seasoned academic with a Ph.D., M.Sc.Ed. and B.Sc.Ed. in Mathematics, as well as an NCE in Mathematics/Integrated Science.
The election was conducted by the School of Sciences Deanship Election Committee, chaired by Dr. Michael E. Meze, who thanked the Provost for the confidence reposed in the committee.
Chiakwelu’s emergence ushers in a new phase of leadership for the School of Sciences and presents an opportunity to strengthen academic excellence, staff collaboration and effective teaching and learning. The successful conduct of the election reinforces NOCEN’s commitment to participatory leadership, institutional stability and orderly succession.
Uchechukwu Muolokwu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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