The Executive Council of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Alumni Association, led by its President, Mr. Victor Onyekachi Ngwoke, has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Daniel Nwachukwu where it sought for digital reforms to enhance graduate services in the institution.
Speaking on behalf of the association, Ngwoke expressed delight at having a visionary leader of the Vice-Chancellor’s pedigree at the helm of affairs of the university.
He noted that the Alumni body is actively working to address challenges confronting graduates, particularly the delay in transcript processing, which has caused some members to lose employment and postgraduate admission opportunities.
He appealed to the university management to prioritize the digitalization of the clearance process. According to him, this would save alumni the stress and financial burden of traveling long distances to the campus for documentation.
In his response, Prof. Nwachukwu commended the Alumni Association for its initiative and unwavering support. He described alumni as the “real owners of the university” and acknowledged that AE-FUNAI alumni across the globe are making significant contributions to their alma mater.
“You will be proud of your university and the current administration,” the Vice-Chancellor assured, and pledged to accord the Alumni Association its rightful representation in the Governing Council.
Prof. Nwachukwu further disclosed that the digitalization of the Registry and Bursary departments is already captured in the administration’s action plan, and that the digitalization of the clearance process will commence soon.
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of architectural drawings for the proposed Alumni Secretariat to the Vice-Chancellor, and the reaffirming of commitment to collaboration for the growth and development of AE-FUNAI.
