How I got applauded by the Dean and Vice chancellor of my University (UNIZIK)
Back then when I was still in my 100 level, I met the Vice chancellor of my university. He was very surprised to see me because he was shocked but at the same time he was amazed and kept on asking ” You mean you are in year1?”. he asked that probably because I look young.
The meeting was published in the UNIZIK BULLETIN VOL. 8 NO 27 on the 13th of July 2015 of ISSN 1595-1685. Read the publication to know how and why I met the Vice Chancellor below; Â
UNIZIK STUDENT SECURES FUND TO TRAIN YOUTHS IN AQUACULTUREÂ
A first year student of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, UNIZIK Okoye Somtochukwu has led other UNIZIK team member of Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development Outreach (PASDO), a non-governmental organisation to secure financial support from Benuwatts Company Limited to train youths in Aquaculture. The Dean, Students’ Affairs, Prof. Kenn Nwogu made this known when he led members of the organisation on a courtesy visit on the Vice-Chancellor to formally present the award to him.
The youth Aquaculture fund according to the Project Director, PASDO Mr. Ezenekwe Elochukwu is meant to establish a fish pond that would be used to offer practical training for youths across Anambra State as well as students of UNIZIK who are interested in acquiring skills in fish production.
Responding, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS applauded the students especially Somto for her achievement and for engaging in such an entrepreneurial skill not withstanding her young age. Prof. Ahaneku also encouraged her to involve other students of the University in her association so that they can learn to be more productive. Equally, the Vice-Chancellor also commended the Project Director for projecting the image of the University through beneficial projects.
In the same vein, the Dean of Students’ Affairs called on all students and staff of the University to avail themselves of the opportunity of learning new skills in fish production by visiting the site when it is established.
The Focal Person for the coordination of the project in UNIZIK Miss. Somtochukwu said her aim is geared towards having young people and students to practically contribute to the development of the society.
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