The Supreme Kegite Club, Anambra Hemisphere, has conferred its highest honorary distinction on the Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha, decorating her as the Club’s Grand Matron.
The honour was bestowed during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Innocent Ngangah, the Kegite Staff Adviser, Prof. Chinedu Igboeli, and the Chairman of the Supreme Kegite Club, Anambra Hemisphere, Chief Ifeanyi Onyebuchi.
The Club noted that the prestigious title is reserved for distinguished personalities, including Presidents and State Governors.
The delegation commended Prof. Omenugha for what it described as her visionary leadership and commitment to repositioning the university through purposeful reforms and transformational initiatives.
Speaking on behalf of the fraternity, Chief Onyebuchi praised the Vice-Chancellor’s efforts to tackle corruption and institutional irregularities. He also highlighted her firm stance against sexual harassment, the introduction of COOU Bread and COOU Table Water as entrepreneurial products, and the digitisation of university operations, particularly during the recent Students’ Union Government election.
Prof. Igboeli described the Kegite Club as a peaceful, culturally oriented and law-abiding fraternity with no links to occultism or any clandestine activities. He assured the Vice-Chancellor of the Club’s commitment to supporting the university’s 3Vs agenda—Values, Viability and Visibility—as well as its environmental sanitation campaign, “Pick It.” He added that the fraternity would continue promoting peace, unity and discipline within the institution.
Responding, Prof. Omenugha said her admiration for the Kegite Club dates back to her undergraduate years, even though she was never an official member. She noted that her long-standing interest in the fraternity had made her familiar with its traditions and unique culture.
The Vice-Chancellor, however, expressed concern over persistent misconceptions about the Kegite Club, saying it has often been unfairly labelled in ways that do not reflect its philosophy and values.
She urged the Club’s leadership to protect its reputation by preventing individuals of questionable character from infiltrating its ranks. She also encouraged members to prioritise mentoring younger initiates, stressing the importance of instilling the values, discipline and identity for which the Kegite Club is known.
