Ikpeazu Charges University Graduates To Be Agents Of Practical Development And Integrity

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has charged university graduates to apply trainings received in schools to real life and contribute to the development of the society. 

The Governor gave the charge during the maiden convocation ceremony of the Clifford University, Ihie, Isialangwa North LGA, tagged Alpha Graduation. He said the world today is not looking for those with mere certificates but men of integrity, who could be trusted to bring development to the society. 

Governor Ikpeazu said as the first fruits of the university, the graduands are expected to do the institution proud by being useful to the society and pursue uprightness and justice . He commended Dr. Deji Adeleke for his benevolence to Clifford University which has contributed to the building of the facilities and assured that he would play his own personal role in the development of the university. 

Governor Ikpeazu, who congratulated the 66 graduands announced a Masters Degree Scholarship to the Best Graduating Student of Biochemistry and cash rewards to him and other Best  Graduating Students in all the five Faculties of the University as well as cash support to 20 indigent students and first 20 students to be admitted in the next academic year. 




In their speeches the Pro-Chancellor of the Institution, Pastor (Dr.) Oyeleke Owolabi and the Chancellor of the university and President Eastern Union Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Pastor (Dr) Bassey Udo thanked God for all He has done for the university and Seventh-Day Adventist Church at large. They paid glowing  tributes to the founding fathers of the University including Elder Dr. Emmanuel Adaelu, MFR for their labour to ensure that the school came on board. They appreciated the Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for honouring the event and prayed God to bless him to enable him excel in the administration of the State. 


Speaking also, the Vice Chancellor, Clifford University, Prof. Chimezie Omeonu narrated how the dream of establishing Clifford University was actualized. He expressed joy that the institution is graduating students who would impact the society positively. 

According to Prof. Omeonu, the university which has five faculties engages in wholistic education capable of molding students for the future. He appreciated all who contributed greatly to the successes achieved by the university, especially Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who some support to the first 20 students to be admitted into the university and prayed God to continue to assist the Governor in delivering good governance to the people of Abia State. 


In his convocation lecture titled "Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on health and tertiary education, challenges and concern: A paradigm shift", the Guest Speaker and Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Portharcourt, Prof. Authur Chuemere said covid-19 affected many aspects of life including education and stressed the need for everyone to support the Government in strengthening health institutions for future management of pandemic. He informed that the supplements prescribed to be taken by covid-19 patients were aimed at stimulating immunity in the system and commended Governor Ikpeazu for providing support for the fight against Covid-19 in Abia State.

Elder Statesman, Elder Dr. Emmanuel Adaelu, MFR, Former Commissioner for Education, Dr Kck Nwangwa, Hon Justices Teddy Eruba and Chiemezie Nwakanma, Professor Paul Ananaba, SAN, Dr Esochaghi, etc graced the occasion. 



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