Kudos to Prof. Joe Ahaneku for This Innovation and Hardwork

ISSN 1595-1685 AUGUST 11, 2014 VOL. 7 NO.29

It is heart-warming news that the new VC of experiences whereby sometimes the test ended Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Prof. Joe by night time creating enormous challenges to Ahaneku, FAS has brought a lot of Innovation candidates and their parents. into this year's Post Utme screening test. First, Therefore, all students who were examined he brought in finger identification machines to on Tuesday 12th of August are required to avoid impersonation. Second, he made sure check for their results online without delay. This that the tests are spread over a 5 day period to shows that Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka reduce pressure on University facilities and has taken its rightful position of No 1 most equally reduce candidates’ inconveniences. sought after university in the entire nation. Thirdly, he timeously released the results and posted them online just 3 hours after the test. Kudos to Prof. Joe Ahaneku for this innovation This is great considering the previous and hardwork

The obvious improvement in level. No more standing at the various areas of the on-going gates for hours on end and The exercise recorded a splendid Post Utme Screening Exercise in previously, there used to be a lot organisation in terms of UNIZIK is sure signs that UNIZIK of confusion, loitering and verification through the use of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. J. E. misdirection as candidates were the biometric capture machine Ahaneku, FAS is working. not properly informed but the to ease the exercise and to bill boards and buses put an end check malpractices and It was noticed that candidates to that. He also informed that impersonators. no longer ran helter skelter some impersonators were fished looking for directions to their Also the University Registrar out on the first day and handed examination halls as bill boards Barr. C. C. Okeke noted that the over to appropriate security were mounted at all the gates of 2014/2015 Post Utme exercise personnel. the Campus indicating exam which started on Tuesday, 12th dates, faculties and venues. The innovation introduced this of August, 2014 has been UNIZIK Buses were also time around has made for peaceful and well coordinated. deployed to convey candidates smoother running of the He commended the University to the centres free of charge and exercise, hence the results for Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ahaneku back to Ekwueme Square at the text taken on the 12th of for his initiative at making the Aroma Junction from the August by the Faculties of exercise hitch-free and Campus after examinations. Medicine, Health Sciences and successful. Technology, Basic Medical Speaking with UNIZIK Bulletin Sciences, and Pharmacy came Also, the Chief Security Officer Crew, Dr. Ben Odoh who is the out four hours after the exam. of the University Mr. Lawrence Special Assistant to the Vice Okeke has described the Chancellor coordinating the Post While interacting with UNIZIK screening process as perfect to utme informed that Biometric Bulletin Crew, the Deputy be reckoned with. Meanwhile, at Systems were introduced for Registrar Admission, Mrs. the Multi-Purpose Hall, it was proper verification of candidates Ifeoma Omeokachie said that observed that the candidates through thumb printing and this indeed this exercise is one with were organized, seated and has placed impersonation at zero a great deal of difference. Quote: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away- Maya Angelou. 1 waiting for the examination to It is worthy of note that the University into a better citadel of commence. present Administration is doing learning. all in its power to transform the Distinguished Senator Anambra South Senatorial Zone in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Andy Uba, representing Awka. Anambra South The Scholarship Scheme was unveiled by the Senator on Senatorial Zone has Thursday, 7th of August, 2014 during the Public Presentation of endowed a Scholarship the Faculty of Arts handbook which was held at the University Scheme for indigenes of Auditorium.

Students from the Senatorial Zone were advised to obtain the scholarship form from the Office of the Dean of Faculty of Arts and to be returned not later than 12th of August, 2014.

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS has appointed committee on Ebola Epidemic Awareness and alert. They are as follows: Prof. Christian Ibe - Community Medicine - Chairman Prof. Chris Anyamene - Applied Microbiology & Brewing - Member Prof. Edna Chukwura - Applied Microbiology & Brewing - Member Prof. Felix Emele - Medical Microbiology - Member Dr. P. K. Adogu - Community Medicine - Member Mr. Emmanuel Ojukwu - DIPR - Member Dr. Uzochukwu IKemefuna - Pharmacy - Member Dr. Ekwunife Obinna - - Member Head of Department - Mass Communication - Member Registrar or Representative - Dike, Chidinma (Amin Officer) - Secretary Terms of Reference 1. To create the necessary awareness about Ebola Epidemics within the Campus; 2. To perform other duties related to Ebola Epidemics and saga that may be assigned to the Committee by the VC; 3. To make appropriate recommendations. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Contingent to the Chairman UNIZIK Sports Committee, 11th edition of the Nigerian Universities Staff thanked all who agreed to represent the Sports Competition held in University of University for their love of sports. She also Benin from August 3 – 10, 2014 has expressed gratitude to God that the outing, returned with about 26 medals, placing which was the second time UNIZIK was UNIZIK at 3rd overall position out of about opportuned to attend, was better than the 33 Universities. ABU Zaria took the first first outing in 2011 for the 10th edition. position, while UNIBEN took second position. Mr. Amechi Makassi, UNIZIK Director of Sports also expressed gratitude to all for Addressing the Contingent before they took their commitment. He congratulated the rd off for Benin on the 3 of August, 2014, team that once again, UNIZIK was noted for UNIZIK VC, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS excellence and discipline in the course of who was represented by the Registrar, Barr. the competition. C. C. Okeke encouraged them, praying for divine success and journey mercies. Earlier, Prof. Oby had visited athletes at the psychological moment during competitions Speaking to the Contingent at the end of to encourage them and motivate them for the competition, Prof. Oby Okonkwor, the good.

2 Details of the trophies won, 7 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze medals, totaling 26 in number

Gold Medals S/ Names Department Event N 1. Nweke Maryann Religion and Human Relations 400m Female 2. Odionye Adaeze G. Health Science and Technology Dart Female 3. Pastor Chioma N. Okeke DIPR Draught Female 4. Nweke Maryann Religion Volley ball Female Nwabueze Ifeoma Lib& Info. Science Team Azubuike Blessing Lib& Info. Science Olu Helen DVC Acad Aniefiok Idara Hanson History & Int. Studies Uju Molokwu Registry Udekwe Eucharia Engineering 5. Lynda Ijeoma Mac George Vocational Education Scrabble Female 6. Lady Theresa Uzor Sports Chess Female 7. Chinasa Okpalaunegbu ICH Chess Female

Silver Medals 1. Pastor Chioma N. Okeke DIPR Shot Put Female 2. Ndife Anthony a.k.a Biggy Security Shot Put Male 3. Duo of Chukwudi Anthonia Table Tennis Molokwu Obianuju doubles Females 4. Pastor Chioma N. Okeke DIPR Scrabble Female 5. Chinasa Okpalaunegbu ICH Chess Female 6. Pastor Chioma N. Okeke DIPR Chess Female 7. Quartet of Lady Uzo Chess Female Chinasa Okpalaunegbu Team Uzoamaka Menankiti Pharmaceutical Sciences Pastor Chioma N. Okeke DIPR

Bronze Medals 1. Etareri Ibrahim a.k.a 50 Security Shot Put Male 2. Nwanna Onyinye Environmental Sciences 400meters Female 3. Anthonia Chukwudi Sports Table Tennis Singles Female 4. Duo of Epundu Azubuike Nnewi Table Tennis Male Osakwe Emmanuel Works Doubles 5. Duo of Agu Paul Faculty of Engineering Table Tennis Male Okonkwo Bartholomew Environmental Sciences Doubles 6. Duo of Epundu Azubuike Nnewi Table Tennis Mixed Uju Molokwu Registry Doubles 7. Osakwe Emmanuel Works Table Tennis Mixed Anthonia Chukwudi Sports Doubles 8. Pastor Chioma N. Okeke DIPR Discuss Female 9. Nkem Anukwu Theatre Art Chess Male 10. Male Group Paul Agu Nkem Anukwu Chess Male

Quote: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away- Maya Angelou. 3 Onyedika Okafor Patrick Nnatuanya 11. Adaeze Odienye Dart Female Madam Theresa Nwafor 12. Duo of Anthonia Chukwudi Sports Female Tennis Pastor Chioma N. Okeke DIPR

SUBMISSION OF INVENTIONS, RESEARCH WORKS AND IDEAS TO COMMITTEE FOR POSSIBLE ADAPTATION/COMMERCIALIZATION The University/Industry Research Committee invites Academic Staff, Technologists and the University Community to submit the following types of works to the Committee; i. Inventions ii. Research works (Concluded works only) iii. Ideas iv. Skill/ Services (laboratory, field work, counseling et cetera) purchasable by the public The University will organize an exhibition, where authors of submitted works will get the opportunity to show their works to the Industry and Government Agencies. Works that elicit interest will be further developed and then considered for possible advancement towards adaptation and commercialization. There is no limit to number of submissions by individuals or groups and I wish to assure everybody that all submissions received will be treated in strict confidence. Submissions should be made to using the guide below. FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF WORKS TO COMMITTEE 1. Title of Work, Idea or Type of Service (not more than 20 words)

2. Researchers/Inventors and Affiliations, including e-mail and Phone Number

3. Summary of description of work, Idea or Service (not more than 300 words)

4. Deployment/Commercialization Potential

5. Possible Investors

6. Complementary material such as illustrations or pictures

Submissions may be made in hard copy or via e-mail through: The Chairman, The Deputy Chairman, Prof. Frank C. Ogbo, Engr. Dr. Ugochukwu Okonkwo Department of Applied Microbiology and Department of Mechanical Engineering Brewing E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku has written to commend the Director, Centre for Sustainable Development, Prof. Ikenna Onyido on his new appointment as the Chairman of the Visitation Panel to Anambra State University, Uli and Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. He has no doubt that Prof. Onyido‘s age-long experience has brought to bear on this crucial assignment. KUDOS PROF! The Bishop, Most Rev. Paulinus C. Ezeokafor, Clergy, Religious and the entire laity of the Catholic Diocese of Awka cordially invites the University Community to the Episcopal Ordination of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jonas-Benson Okoye as the Auxiliary Bishop of Awka. 4 Date: Friday, 29th of August, 2014 Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka Time: 10:00am Mrs. Umeatuegbu Justina. C, Faculty Administration Officer of the Faculty of Education cordially invites the University Community to Priestly Ordination of her son, Rev. Augustine Ifeanyi E. Umeatuegbu.

Date: Saturday, 23rd of August, 2014 Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Awka Time: 9.30am

Reception follows immediately after Mass at the Old Cathedral.

University of Lagos invites Nnamdi Azikiwe University to her 9th Annual Research Conference and fair. The research conference and fair is the mechanism by which the University promotes platform for beneficial interactions and fruitful collaborations among stakeholders in the education and research sector industry and the general public.

According to the Chairman of the Committee Prof. Olukemi A. Odukoya the forum will provide an opportunity for disseminating and showcasing research findings as well as developing useful research collaboration between participants.

The theme of this year’s conference is ''Health Infrastructure and Development '' and it is scheduled to hold as follows Date - 7th-9th October 2014 Time - 9am -5pm daily Venue -Multipurpose Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka

For further enquiries contact CPC Chairman - Prof. Olukemi Odukoya - 08063444373 CPC Secretary - Mr. E. O Olojede - 08029378673 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUTURISTIC MATERIALS AND EMERGING TRENDS IN FORENSIC AND LIFE SCIENCES (ICMF) – 2015) International Conference on futuristic Materials eminent Scientists from all over the world are and Emerging Trends in forensic and Life expected to participate. Sciences (ICMF) – 2015) will hold from 5th to 7th You can submit an abstract for oral of February, 2015 under the auspices of the presentation/poster presentation. For more Indian Association of Solid Chemists and Allied details, visit the website: www.icfm2015.com, Sciences (ISCAs). www.nagpuruniversity.org, The Conference is being jointly organized by www.skpckamptee.org. Post Graduate Teaching Department of Chemistry, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj You can also contact Prof. H. D. Juneja, the Nagpur University, Nagpur, India, S. K. Porwal Convener and Chain Organising Committee, College, Kamptee, Nagpur, India and Institute Post Graduate Teaching Department of of Forensic Science Nagpur, India. It will hold Chemistry, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj at Hotel Centre Point, Central Bazaar Road, Nagpur University, Nagpur – 440033, Ph. No. Ramdaspeth, Nagpur, India and a lot of +91712-2500429(0), 712-2236552(R), 09545032119(M); email: [email protected].

Quote: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away- Maya Angelou. 5 The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius .A. Okojie has approved the nomination of Prof. Anthony. N. Eze, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, to serve as member of the ad-hoc Accreditation Panel to evaluate the undergraduate degree programme in Education at Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Imo State. It is scheduled to take place from August 3, 2014. Learn French & Spanish from the basics to the professional level and participate in Delf, Dalf (French) & Dele (Spanish) International Exams. Location: Faculty of Arts 1st Floor Telephones: 08032670028, 08096395408 The world is a global village and language is a vital tool, don’t sideline yourself.

The Good News International Ventures in conjunction with Federal Ministry of Education invites the University Community to its 3-day National Educational Conference and Award giving to their prestigious institution. The University is therefore enjoined to send at least three (3) delegates for the conference which is aimed at discussing Educational Issues and ways of improving the institution and our country. Theme: Educational Policy in Nigeria: Strengths and Weaknesses Date: Monday 8th of September, 2014 to Wednesday 10th of September, 2014 Venue: Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Beside NNPC Mega Station, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Time: 8am-6pm.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has scheduled to hold its 6 th International Conference on Adaptive Science & Technology (ICAST) from 29th to 31st of October, 2014 at Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

The details of the conference are as follows: Date: - 29th – 31st of October, 2014 Time: - 10am prompt Venue: - Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

Paper submission and inquires can be made at https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icast20140.

Ebola virus disease (EVD) or outside the body. As the virus Ebola isn’t as contagious as Ebola hemorrhagic fever spreads through the body, it more common viruses like (EHF) is a disease that affects damages the immune system colds, influenza, or measles. It humans and primates caused and organs. Ultimately, it spreads to people by contact by the Ebola virus. It is a causes levels of blood-clotting with the skin or bodily fluids of hemorrhagic fever, meaning cells to drop. This leads to an infected animal, like a that victims may bleed inside severe, uncontrollable monkey, chimp, or fruit bat. the body or externally,[2] and it bleeding. The virus may be Then it moves from person to has one of the highest case acquired upon contact with person the same way. Those fatality rates (death rates) of blood or bodily fluids of an who care for a sick person or any disease, killing between infected animal (commonly bury someone who has died 50% and 90% of victims. monkeys or fruit bats from the disease often get it. Ebola is a rare but deadly virus How Do You Get Ebola? You can’t get Ebola from air, that causes bleeding inside and water, or food. A person who 6 has Ebola but has no How Is Ebola Diagnosed? thickness and clotting symptoms can’t spread the Sometimes it's hard to tell if a (anticoagulants in the early disease, either. person has Ebola from the stages and procoagulants later Symptoms of Ebola? symptoms alone. Doctors may on). Early on, Ebola can feel like the test to rule out other diseases Prevention flu or other illnesses. like cholera or malaria. Prevention includes decreasing Symptoms show up 2 to 21 Tests of blood and tissues also the spread of disease from days after infection and usually can diagnose Ebola. infected monkeys and pigs to include: If you have Ebola, you’ll be humans. This may be done by  Joint and muscle aches isolated from the public checking such animals for  Sore throat immediately to prevent the infection and killing and  Weakness spread. properly disposing of the  Stomach pain bodies if the disease is  Lack of appetite Treatment discovered. Properly cooking  Vomiting There is no specific treatment meat and wearing protective  diarrhea for the disease; efforts to help clothing when handling meat As the disease gets worse, it persons who are infected may also be helpful, as are causes bleeding inside the include giving either oral wearing protective clothing and body, as well as from the eyes, rehydration (slightly sweet and washing hands when around a ears, and nose. Some people salty water to drink) or person with the disease. will vomit or cough up blood, intravenous fluids to replace Samples of bodily fluids and have bloody diarrhea, and get lost fluids,[2] oxygen if required, tissues from people with the a rash. pain control, preventing other disease should be handled with infections, and managing blood special caution.

BIRTHDAY S/N NAME DEPARTMENT DATE 1. Ojukwu Ann Ngozi Medical Library CHS Nnewi August 12 2. Okeke Loveth Nwamaka Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry, Agulu August 23

WEDDING BELLS  Mr. Ogonna Onwuka (OGB) of the  Okeke, Loveth Nwamaka of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor invites the Department of Pharmaceutical and University Community to his wedding Medicinal Chemistry, Agulu Campus ceremony between him and Miss. will be heading to the altar with her Christiana Chinwendu on Saturday 16th heartthrob, Mr. Ugochukwu of August, 2014 at Marble Arch Event Anayochukwu Nwozor (Esq) on Center, Obi Okoli off UNIZIK Junction, Saturday, 23rd of August, 2014 at the Awka, Anambra State. Time: 10am Church of Pentecost along Enugu- prompt. Reception follows immediately Onitsha Expressway (beside Government after Service at the same venue. House, Awka Anambra State). Reception  is at St. Faith Hall Awka.    CHANGE OF NAME   Former Name  New Name  Dept. S

  Miss. Mmeka,  Mrs. Nwokoye  Botany 1 Ebelechukwu Cecilia Ebelechukwu Cecilia

  Miss. Isabelle Chikaodiri  Mrs. Isabelle Chikaodiri  Personnel Unit 2 Ngwu Chigozie Quote: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away- Maya Angelou. 7   Miss. Obaji Njideka Nancy  Mrs. Njoku-Oji Njideka  Human Physiology, CHS 3 Nancy Nnewi

  Miss. Okoye Ngozi  Mrs. Oraekie Ngozi  UNIZIK Nursery and 4 Blessing Blessing Primary School

   All members of SSANU are cordially invited to pay condolence visit to our bereaved member Mrs. Chinwe Nelly Ibeneme of NAU/Business School who lost her beloved mother, Ochiora Beatrice Ejeanu Mgbemena recently.   Date: Thursday, 21st of August, 2014  Time: 2.00pm  Place: Late Revd Canon Louis C.  Mgbemena’s family compound  Egbema village, Ozubulu,  Ekwusigo Local Government Area.   NB: Bus will leave Admin Block by 2pm dot. No African Time Would be condoned.   The Vocational Education Department recently lost a staff, Mr. Anyabolu Charles Ifeanyi. A voluntarily retired staff, he will be buried on 22nd of August, 2014 at Anyabolu’s compound Eziora village, Adazi-Ani by 10am by St. Jude’s Anglican Church.   +BEREAVEMENT+  The Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Joseph. E. Ahaneku regrets to announce the demise of:   Chief Samuel Ugochukwu Ogbalu Wednesday 20th of August, 2014 by 5pm (Nnanyelugo) who passed unto glory on Service of Song at her residence, Uruokwe Sunday, 1st of June, 2014. Aged 85years. Egbema Ozubulu (Ugwuoile) Ekwusigo Local Until his death, he was the brother of Prof. A. Government Area. Thursday 21st of August, I. Ogbalu of the Department of Human & 2014 - 10am Burial Service at St. Matthew’s Kinetics. Burial Arrangement: Thursday, Anglican Church, Egbema Ozubulu followed 14th of August, 2014: - 5pm, Service of by Interment and Condolence. Friday 22nd of Songs at his compound at Adagbe-Abagana. August, 2014- Condolences by in-laws, Friday, 15th of August, 2014:- 10am, Funeral friends and well-wishers. Sunday 24th of Service at St. James Anglican Church, August, 2014- Outing Service at St. Abagana, interment follows. Saturday, 16th of Matthew’s Anglican Church, Egbema August, 2014: Condolence visits by in-laws, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area. friends and well wishers. Sunday, 17th of  August, 2014: Thanksgiving Service at St.  Mrs. Mary Ekwuife Obiogbolu, which sad James Anglican Church, Abagana at 9am. event took place on Tuesday, 17th of July,  2014. Until her death, she was the mother of  Ochiora Beatrice Ejeanu Mgbemena. Until her Mrs. Ngozi Okoye, UNIZIK Liaison Office and death, she was the mother of Mrs. Chinwe Mrs. Chineze Ugwu, Biotechnology Research Nelly Ibeneme, NAU/Business School and Centre. Burial Arrangement: Friday, 22nd Mother-in-Law of Prof. Ogo. T. Ibeneme of August, 2014- Service and funeral rites Dean, Faculty of Education/Department of commence at N0.12 St Stephens Road, Vocational Education. Burial Arrangement: 8 Inland town, Onitsha. Interment follows immediately after Service.     VICE – CHANCELLOR’S SECURITY LINES  Please if you have any information on any matter bothering you ranging from extortion of money, sexual harassment, intimidation or bad work habit. Kindly send a text to the following numbers 08033400327, 07098509194 and the Vice-Chancellor will investigate and take action. Confidentiality is assured.   This Bulletin is printed and published by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) of the Vice – Chancellor’s Office. 

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