~ as Prof. Omenugha reiterates commitment to excellence, leisure, and welfare
By
Dr. Harrison Madubueze
The Administration of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State is set to celebrate its annual Carol of Nine Lessons and inaugural Annual Awards on Friday, December 20, 2024, aimed at honoring remarkable staff and students of the institution.
Awards will be presented across eleven distinct categories, including the Research Excellence Award, Teaching Recognition Award, Non-Teaching Staff Awards (which encompass Administrative Excellence Awards for the Registry, Bursary, and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor), and the Student Excellence Recognition Award.
Additional award categories feature the COOU 2024 Champion Award, Best Green Faculty Award, Award for Institutional Collaboration and Visibility, Most Impactful University Committee of the Year, Tree Planting and Climate Action Award, Selfless Service Award, and the Unsung Hero Award.
In an interview with COOUNewS, Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, emphasized the initiative behind the annual awards, stating that it serves as a platform to celebrate excellence, foster camaraderie, and emphasize the well-being of university staff, aligned with the institution’s 3Vs policy—Values, Viability, and Visibility.
“Our goal is to sustain and institutionalize this process, ensuring that exceptional staff and students receive recognition at the close of each year. Since assumption of Office, We observed the remarkable talents present within this university and the commitment of individuals in their respective departments. We have also come across casual workers and cleaners who are true ‘unsung heroes.’ We want to express our gratitude and encourage them, hoping that this acknowledgment will inspire them and motivate others for the year ahead,” she remarked.
The event promises an exciting lineup of activities, including dance competitions, raffle draws, and gift exchanges, all scheduled to take place at the ETF Auditorium on the Igbariam Campus, beginning at 10:00 am. Staff, students, alumni, and friends of the university are warmly invited to join the festivities.
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