Be patriotic, Obiano urges Corps members

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has called on corps members posted to the state to discharge their duties during their service year with the spirit of patriotism, and to work as teams.

Chief Willie Obiano
Obiano gave the admonition at the closing of the Orientation Camp at the Temporary Orientation Site, Umunya in Oyi Council Area on Monday.
The governor, who was represented by Mr Bonaventure Enemali, Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, charged them to contribute their quota to the development of the state, using their intellect, resourcefulness, energy and positive attitude.

He said Anambra was happy to have the corps members posted to the state and assured them of hospitality of the people, to enable them excel during the service year.

“You are advised to approach the rural populace with open mind and be ready to complement their efforts with your skills and talent, so that you will leave an indelible and enduring mark in the hearts of the members of your host communities,” he said.
In his speech, Mr Kehinde Aremu, Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra, congratulated Corps members for successful camping exercise.

Aremu said a total of 2,200 members of the 2018 Batch B Stream One had been successfully posted to their places of primary assignment.

He urged them to see themselves as catalysts of positive change, good ambassadors of the NYSC and shining examples for other youths to emulate.
“I implore all Corps employers to assign them challenging responsibilities commensurate with their qualifications and status,” the coordinator said.

He thanked Rt Rev Owen Nwaokolo, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger and the host communities for accommodating the scheme, while expressing hope that work at the permanent site would be completed soon, for them to relocate.

Obiano’s aide, Chima dies in his sleep

A Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Mr. Randie Chima, has been reported dead.

Chima, according to government sources, was found dead in his room at Nwakpodulu Avenue, Awka, the Anambra State capital.

A Senior Special Assistant to Obiano on Television Documentary, Chima, was reportedly “hale and hearty” at his last outing on Friday.

A source, who pleaded anonymity, said: “I’m surprised to hear this story. That Randie is dead? We were together on Friday. He was hale and hearty. A good man is gone. Randie exercised almost regularly at Ekwueme Square.”

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the story yesterday.
He said: “There was a report at B Division, Awka, that one Randie Chima, aged 57 years, of Nwakpodulu Avenue and SSA to Anambra State Governor on Audio Visual Productions, slept the previous night and did not open his door the next day.

“When the door was eventually forced opened after several knocks by his neighbours, his body was found on the bed.

“Following the report, Police detectives attached to B Division, Awka, led by the DCO, visited the scene, photographed the victim and rushed him to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, where he was certified dead by a medical doctor.”

Source: http://news.bestnaira.com/posts/view/obianos-aide-chima-dies-in-his-sleep

UNIZIK POSTGRADUATE SCREENING FORM IS OUT

NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY 2018 POSTGRADUATE SCREENING TEST PROCESSING FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The following is the schedule of fees for the screening test:
PhD Candidate: N7, 000 (Seven thousand naira only)
Master’s Candidate: N5, 000 (five thousand naira only)
PGD Candidate: N5, 000 (five thousand naira only)
Date for Payment: Payment must be completed before Monday, 3rd September, 2018

Payment Procedure:
• Log on to www.remita.net
• Click on “Pay a Biller”
• On the “Who do you want to pay “ dialogue box, type “Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka- 1000128”
• On The “Name of Service/Purpose” dialogue box,
 For PGD and Masters, search and click on “2018/2019 UNIZIK PG Screening Test Operations (Masters and PGD)
 For PhD, search and click on “2018/2019 UNIZIK PG Screening Test Operations (PhD)
• For the GIFMIS Code, enter 1000031337
• Enter other relevant information
• Click on “proceed to payment” to generate your RRR. Print the “RRR” (Remita Retrieval Reference Number) and proceed to any bank of your choice within or outside the University anywhere in Nigeria to pay for the Screening Test. A printout will be given to you at the bank after payment.

• You shall receive via email the final letter of Invitation within 48 hours of payment.
• Please bring the Print out and the final letter of invitation to the venue for admittance into the screening test. These documents admit.

NOTE: Date of Screening Test: Monday, 10th September, 2018 to Friday, 14th September, 2018.
Your final letter of invitation shall specify the date and time of your test.

ONLY CANDIDATES WHOSE PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY 3rd September, 2018 SHALL RECEIVE THE FINAL INVITATION FOR THE SCREENING TEST.

The School of Postgraduate Studies wishes you success in your application.

ANNOUNCEMENT
1. With effect from 2018/2019 session, the SPGS, NAU will operate an all year round admission process/sale of form
2. There shall henceforth be two-tier admission exercise/screening tests
3. The sale of Form for the 2018/2019 admission exercise continues till 30th November, 2018
4. Submission for the 1st Tier ends on Fri,10th August, 2018
5. The screening test for the 1st -tier 2018/2019 Admission shall be held from 10th -14th September, 2018
6. 5. The screening test for the 2nd – tier 2018/2019 Admission shall be held from 3rd – 7th December, 2018
7. For further information, contact info@spgs.unizik.edu.ng

Dr. Ifeyinwa F. Anolue
Secretary
School of Postgraduate Studies

Woman gives birth to quintuplets in Awka

By Emeka Odogwu

It was jubilation galore in Awka, yesterday, when a woman from Abia State, Mrs Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, was delivered of quintuplets at Life International Hospital, Awka, Anambra State capital.

Immediately the news got out, many trooped to have a glimpse, but were disappointed as the babies were moved into the incubator.
The quintuplets, three boys and two girls, weighed 2.15k, 2.15kg 2kg, 1.8kg and 1.8kg, respectively.
Father begs for help

The father of the quintuplets, Mr. Nwaka Ogbonnaya, 38, was overwhelmed with joy but expressed fears about his ability to shoulder the responsibility.
He called for government assistance to ensure the five children are adequately taken care of and noted that God answered their prayers according to their wish.

According to him, “I am extremely happy for these bundles of joy. The mixture is actually what we prayed for: three boys and two girls. They are now six because we already had a female child. I am a fulfilled man and I am very happy. I glorify God for His mercies.”

Ogbonnaya, who sells provisions at Alaba International Market, Owerri, Imo State, called on government, philanthropists, politicians and churches to come to his rescue, saying “the task of bringing up the children in this hostile economy is not an easy one. It is not easy to handle five children at once no matter how rich you are.
“I need assistance, especially from companies that produce baby food.”

He appealed to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and Senator Moa Ohuabunwa representing Abia North senatorial district, Christian and non-governmental bodies to come to their aid in bringing up the children.
His words: “This is a thing of joy, not a thing of tears. It is God’s gift, well appreciated because God does not give His gifts with sorrows but rather with joy. We prayed for a child and after four years we had our first child Precious. But we never anticipated five at a go.”

Motherhood
In a brief interview, the mother of the quintuplets, Mrs Ifeoma Nwaka, 34, from Avomimi Enugu Ukwu, Njikoka council, Anambra State, but married to an Arochukwu man, Abia State, appealed to the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Nkem Okeke, to mobilise for the upkeep of the children as their provision store business in Imo State has collapsed since the scan revealed the number of children in her womb.
She said: ‘’When I was told the result of the scan, my heart bled, but since God knows why he granted me five babies at a time.

“I appeal to Anambra Deputy Governor, my brother, Dr. Nkem Okeke and our traditional ruler, Igwe Ralph Ekpe, as well as other good-spirited individuals and religious organisations to come to our aid, because our provision business in Owerri came to zero as my husband was running around.”

She said she was amazed to carry the five babies to delivery even as she said Professor Ikechebelu was ahead of all her fears, especially when he performed cervical cerclage three months into the pregnancy to prevent any eventualities.
She appealed, specially, to the wife of Anambra Governor, Chief Mrs Willie Obiano and her Non-Governmental Organization, CAFE, to come to her aid.

The doctor
A fertility expert and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Professor Joseph Ikechebelu, who handled the delivery, said this was the first time quintuplets were delivered in the facility.
He said: “We give all thanks to God for this miracle. The woman conceived 36 weeks ago following assisted reproductive technology and by God’s grace, all five embryos developed and matured to this date of delivery.

”One of the marvelous things in her pregnancy is that the woman remained in good health throughout the duration of her pregnancy and was on admission in this hospital for the past two weeks, essentially to allow more time for fetal maturity before her delivery today.
“This brings to over 130 babies delivered through this method in our facilities here in Awka and Nnewi.”

A consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the hospital, Dr. Duke Onyeabochukwu, joined the couple in soliciting assistance of well-meaning Nigerians.
According to him, “some facilities charge not less than N20,000 for babies to stay in incubator and now the five children will be in incubator for at least one week.
“That is why it is necessary for them to be assisted financially. I even learned that the man abandoned his job to assist his wife.”

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/08/woman-gives-birth-to-quintuplets-in-awka/

IMSU Post-UTME 2018 Screening Form Is Out

IMSU printing of Post-UTME Screening schedule for the 2018/2-019 session has commenced. Candidates who have successfully registered for the screening exercise are to proceed to print their screening details online.

Candidates are to follow the procedure below to do so.
How To Print IMSU Post-UTME Screening Schedule
Visit: http://31.222.174.143/IMSUApp/PostUTMEForm.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Enter your JAMB Registration No. in the space provided.
Click on SUBMIT button to Check and Re-Print.
NOTE: The exam starts 13th August. You are also required to come along with the printed Post-UTME Screening slip.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION HOLDS 7TH INDUCTION/OATH TAKING CEREMONY

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Education recently inducted her graduands into the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

The event which is the 7th in its series, attracted eminent educators including the TRCN registrar, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, a former Governor of Anambra state, Dame Virgy Etiaba, the Anambra state Commissioners for Basic Education as well as Tertiary & Science Education, Prof. Kate Omenugha and Prof. Nkechi Obiekezie and a host of others.

UNIZIK STUDENT EMERGES TOPS IN CHINA

A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anthony Ekwensi, has been crowned the African champion at the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Language Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students.

The grand finale of the competition took place on August 4 in Changsha, Hunan Province where Russian student Ruslan was the overall winner at the event which paraded 152 students from 118 countries.

The 21-year old Anambra-born Nigerian, who came fourth in the final competition, made it to the last round of the championship with four other contestants who were also crowned champion of their respective continents.

The other winners were Theodore Joseph from Australia who came second, Guan Huimin from Indonesia, who took the third position and John Gardner from the United States, who placed fifth. According to the organisers, the final competition consisted of three parts and tested the finalists’ language skills and all-around abilities, including their knowledge of Chinese culture, history, traditions and communication, as well as their singing and acting skills.

All five winners have been offered full scholarships by the Confucius Institute. In a telephone interview with NAN from China, Ekwensi, a final year student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, said he looked forward to returning to China to pursue a post-graduate programme.

‘‘I went into the competition because I knew there was an opportunity to do something great, and also I wanted an opportunity to visit the country I’ve always dreamed of going. My next plan now is to graduate successfully from UNIZIK and then come back to China for masters. I dedicate my award to God,’’ the final year student of Education Management and Policy.

Ekwensi learnt the Chinese language in Nigeria for two years at the Confucius Institute, UNIZIK, Awka.