UNIZIK to graduate 259 PhD holders | EduCeleb
Ahmed Iyanda
7th May 2019
Two hundred and fifty nine doctorate degree holders will receive their certificate during the 13th convocation ceremony of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Joseph Ahaneku stated this in his office in Awka during a press briefing on the rundown of programmes for the Convocation.
Professor Ahaneku stated that seven hundred and ninety master’s degree holders will also receive their certificates during the 2017/2018 session convocation ceremonies in Awka.
Among activities for the event is a convocationlecture with the theme, “National Integration, Peace and Development”,which would be delivered by former Senate President, Ken Nnamani. The lecturewould be chaired by former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC).
The Consultant Chemical Pathologist  revealed that the University will award Honorary Doctorate Degree to three great Nigerians who have contributed positively to the development of the society which include the traditional ruler of Onitsha, Obi Alfred Achebe who will be given Doctor of Science Degree while Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, will be given Doctor of Politics and Strategy.
The Vice Chancellor disclosed that the bestgraduating students will be celebrated and appreciated for others to keepworking hard.
During the ceremonies, President Muhammadu Buhari isexpected to inaugurate 17 projects and lay the foundation for 16 others atUNIZIK.
Ahaneku noted that the president would berepresented by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.
“Some of the projects listed for inauguration arethe institution’s main entrance called the Beautiful Gate, six classroomblocks, professorial offices, the remodeled Multipurpose Hall and Uzodike Hall.
“The president is also expected to lay thefoundation for the construction of the institution’s permanent Medical Centreand vice-chancellor’s lodge within the main campus, among others.