The students of Joint University Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), taking admission oath during JUPEB orientation.
Prof. Ozumba Calls For Sound Academic Pursuit
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, has encouraged freshmen to spend quality time in pursuit of their education, which should be an utmost priority for the students of the institution.
Speaking at the freshmen orientation held at Ekpo Convocation Arena, Prof Ozumba, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Prof. Charles Igwe, emphasized the importance of university education, in harnessing, nurturing their gifts and talents, in order to begin their unabated journey towards greatness, in service to humanity and to restore the dignity of man
Furthermore, he urged them to be law-abiding students, admonishing them to desist from any form of illicit behaviour, such as exam malpractice which could dent their supposed formative image.
Speaking at the freshmen orientation held at Ekpo Convocation Arena, Prof Ozumba, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Prof. Charles Igwe, emphasized the importance of university education, in harnessing, nurturing their gifts and talents, in order to begin their unabated journey towards greatness, in service to humanity and to restore the dignity of man
Furthermore, he urged them to be law-abiding students, admonishing them to desist from any form of illicit behaviour, such as exam malpractice which could dent their supposed formative image.
He stressed that the purpose of the orientation was to provide an interactive forum between the new students and school management.
Also, the Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Olisa Okeke who was represented by Mr. Chukwuma Mgboji, emphasized the need for every student to have an mail address attached to the University Website. He stated that the use of ICT in the University would enable students to register their courses online and also grant them access to academic materials for effective learning .
He urged the students to always use the drop-box to upload materials online such as pictures, as he admonished them to minimize the use of social media for frivolous activities that would be detrimental to their studies.
Also, the Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Olisa Okeke who was represented by Mr. Chukwuma Mgboji, emphasized the need for every student to have an mail address attached to the University Website. He stated that the use of ICT in the University would enable students to register their courses online and also grant them access to academic materials for effective learning .
He urged the students to always use the drop-box to upload materials online such as pictures, as he admonished them to minimize the use of social media for frivolous activities that would be detrimental to their studies.
The Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Uju Umo, categorically stated that the functions of Student Affairs department does not only hitch on general welfare as most people thought but also provides students with a matching informal and formal education, which makes an all-round graduate.
In addition, Prof. Umo enumerated other services rendered by the department to include: registration and regulation of students associations and clubs; conduct of Students Union Government (SUG) elections; overseeing of Students Union Governmen monitoring departmental and faculty elections; counseling and career services; special services for students with special needs, amongst others.In the same vein, the Director of Joint University Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), Prof. Aloysius Okolie, applauded .
In addition, Prof. Umo enumerated other services rendered by the department to include: registration and regulation of students associations and clubs; conduct of Students Union Government (SUG) elections; overseeing of Students Union Governmen monitoring departmental and faculty elections; counseling and career services; special services for students with special needs, amongst others.In the same vein, the Director of Joint University Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), Prof. Aloysius Okolie, applauded .
the Vice-Chancellor for his passion,and unabashed commitment to the programme, which has aided an effective and organized learning. According to the Director, most students of the programme that performed excellently in their examination last year Were all offered admission into various departments in the university. Prof. Okolie stated that the Vice-Chancellor; had set up monitoring committee that would oversee that the JUPEB students were well taught, given to his interest in the program.
The Chairman of Environmental Committee, Prof. Michael Uguru, emphasized the importance of a peaceful environment in the University, necessary to provide a tranquil atmosphere of learning, for sustainable growth and development of the community.
The Chairman of Environmental Committee, Prof. Michael Uguru, emphasized the importance of a peaceful environment in the University, necessary to provide a tranquil atmosphere of learning, for sustainable growth and development of the community.
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