NAU SUG PAST LEADERS COMMEND PROF. ESIMONE ON HIS EXPLOITS WITHIN 2 YEARS IN OFFICE

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The Council of Past Elected Presidents of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Students’ Union have commended the digital Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Charles Esimone, on his numerous achievements since he assumed office in June 2019.

This was disclosed in a Press Statement issued by the council, and jointly signed by Comrade Patrick Afubera and Comrade Chigozie Onwuanyi, Chairman and Secretary of the Council respectively.

The Council noted that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Charles Esimone, upon assumption of office two years ago, had a set goal tagged, “Project 200”, which is aimed at making Nnamdi Azikiwe University one of the top 200 Universities in the World. During the 2nd quarterly meeting of the Council for year 2021, the Council considered a Report of the tour of Projects sites in the University, as well as expositions made by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. J.I. Ikechebelu, who received the visiting Council members as well as conducted them round the various project sites.

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According to the Statement, “Council notes specifically, the Commissioning of the Molecular Laboratory at the Agulu Campus, the expansion of the University Medical Center by Progressives group, Beautification of the University and resumption of work at the Stadium complex”. Council was informed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) that the Vice-Chancellor had succeeded in motivating the Staff tremendously by ensuring the promotion of staff, including those whose promotion were due since 2015, resulting in the promotion of about 100 Professors and about 80 Readers (Associate Professors), and in view of the above, council came to the sincere conclusion that the Vice-Chancellor, prof. Charles Esimone, has the interest of the University at heart.

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The Council, in her letter of Commendation, jointly signed by the duo of the Chairman and Secreatry as well as the Caucus Leader, Prof. Dennis Aribodor, and presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Charles Esimone, at the VC’s Conference Room on Friday 18th June during the Solidarity visit in commemoration of the VC’s two years Anniversary in office, made a few recommendations including calling for a speedy completion of the Stadium complex project, building of a Post-Graduate hostel and moving the University Teaching hospital to its permanent site.

Finally, Council confirmed that the Vice-Chancellor is on track towards actualizing Project 200, as he has worked round the clock with his management team to ensure that the University does not loose any academic session, even in the face of the lockdown occasioned by the Covid-19 global pandemic and the 9-month nationwide ASUU strike.

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