The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof. Daniel Nwachukwu, has pledged to leave a lasting legacy in the institution. He made the commitment while receiving an Excellence in Outstanding Leadership Award from the Old Ohaozara Welfare Association, Ebonyi State College of Education Chapter.
Prof. Nwachukwu restated his administration’s commitment to merit and competence. “I surround myself with competent people. I do not care where you are from, whether you are from the moon or from the stars. If I find you competent, I will appoint you,” he said. He added that performance and excellence will remain the standard for recognition at AE-FUNAI.
Outlining his priorities for the first 100 days, the Vice-Chancellor listed raising operational standards, repositioning AE-FUNAI as a model federal university, expanding infrastructure, establishing new departments and faculties, and building staff quarters.
He welcomed collaboration with Ebonyi State College of Education and affirmed that the university is open to partnerships that advance academic and community development.
He also stated that all future employment will be advertised in line with federal guidelines and only qualified candidates will be employed.
Earlier, the Chairperson of the association, Dr. Faith Onyinyechi Josiah, said the group was established in 2005 to serve the staff of Ebonyi College of Education under the motto “Be Your Brother’s Keeper.”
She noted that the association’s mandate includes supporting institutional goals, sustaining peace and order, assisting members in need, and providing a platform for collective engagement.
Dr. Josiah congratulated Prof. Nwachukwu on his appointment as the 4th substantive Vice-Chancellor of AE-FUNAI, and recalled his tenure as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and commended his commitment to the progress of the old Ohozara community and service to humanity.
The association expressed readiness to partner with the current administration and appealed for consideration of old Ohozara indigenes in admissions, employment, appointments, and academic and construction contracts.
