The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, is working towards generating its own power to address severe energy challenges that have plagued the institution.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Polycarp Chigbu, revealed this at a press briefing on Tuesday ahead of the university’s 53rd convocation ceremony.
Energy Crisis and a Path Forward
Professor Chigbu lamented that escalating electricity bills from the Main Power Electricity Distribution Company and the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) have worsened the institution’s energy issues.
“Our university was disconnected from the national grid for over two months due to these challenges,” he stated.
To mitigate this, the university recently inaugurated the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development. The World Bank and Agence Française de Développement fund the initiative.
“We trust that innovation and research from this centre will address not just the university’s energy concerns but also contribute to energy security and sustainability across Sub-Saharan Africa,” Professor Chigbu said.
Convocation Highlights
UNN is set to graduate a total of 11,143 students on Friday at its Nsukka campus, with 195 students achieving First Class Honours across various disciplines.
Key statistics from the undergraduate degrees include:
- Second Class Upper Division: 4,165 students
- Second Class Lower Division: 5,197 students
- Third Class: 659 students
- Pass Degrees: 22 students
- Diploma Certificates: 16 students
Additionally, 889 unclassified degrees will be awarded to graduates in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine.
For postgraduate studies, a total of 1,356 degrees and diplomas will be awarded on Saturday:
- Doctorate Degrees: 431
- Master’s Degrees: 848
- Postgraduate Diplomas: 77
Convocation Lecture
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN), will deliver the convocation lecture on Thursday, addressing the theme, “Harnessing Technological Teaching and Learning.” The event will be chaired by the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
UNN’s focus on sustainable energy, coupled with its emphasis on academic excellence, underscores its commitment to fostering innovation and addressing critical challenges within and beyond its walls.
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