The newly appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka campus, Professor Ebele Okigbo, has pledged to advance the faculty’s academic standing to new heights.
In a press statement released in Awka, Prof. Okigbo, a distinguished Professor of Mathematics Education and the first-class best graduate of her department, vowed to apply her extensive experience to her new role. She encouraged students and incoming matriculants to prioritize their studies, emphasizing that there are no shortcuts to success.
She advised students to cultivate punctuality and hard work, particularly during their early academic years, to set a strong foundation for achieving first-class honors. To commence her tenure, Prof. Okigbo has scheduled a **faculty prayer session** on **January 21, 2025**, dedicating the faculty’s activities to God.
In a related development, Professor Vivian Nwogbo, the newly appointed Director of the UNIZIK Sandwich Unit and former Dean of the Faculty of Education, has expressed her commitment to elevating the unit’s status.
Prof. Nwogbo, addressing Sandwich students preparing for the university’s matriculation on **January 24, 2025**, urged them to remain focused and excel in their disciplines. She also commended UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ikechebelu, for fostering peace and stability at the university under the mantra, “Happy Students, Happy Lecturers.”
