Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated
the Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU.
Members of the council include; Professor Chidi Odinkalu (Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, Igwe Oranu Chris Chidume and AIG Chris Ezike (Rtd).
The Senate Representatives to the Council include, Prof. K.K. Nwozo, Prof. Angela Nwamuo, Prof. C.C Chukwueloka, Prof. Obi Emeka and Prof. Anselem Nweke while the Congregation Representative to Council are Prof. M.N Chendo and Mrs. Eucharia.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
Governor Soludo while performing the
the function at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka on Wednesday June 19 charged them on building an educational system that is fit for purpose, projecting into where the state want to be.
Governor Soludo expressed his passion for the university, saying he looks forward to seeing the university become the shinning light, if not the leader in university education in Nigeria.
While expressing absolute confidence in the ability of the Council, the Governor pledged to support the council in whatever feasible way, subject to resource constraint.
“The primary challenge you have is to work hard to reinvigorate and regenerate the university for the times we live and the times yet to come.”
“Are we preparing our children to be able to dominate the future? The university needs to carve its own unique identity, its own brand.”
“Fiscal sustainability is part of the challenges but you have to compete and dominate with the little resource base at your disposal”. The Governor said
Responding, Professor Odinkalu thanked the Governor for extending to them the privilege to serve.
Odinkalu further paid glowing tribute to the Odumegwu Ojukwu’s dynasty whom the school is named after, describing it as a family that have inspired enterprise humility, enlightenment, courage and leadership as virtues that have to be taken seriously
He assured of working with the Vice Chancellor, management and staff of the institution to address basic rest facilities, build a beautiful green environment and infuse sustainable dignity
“The COOU law of 2014 have some very inspiring lines that we intend to work with”.
“A part of the law talks about investing in research in African cultural heritage, promoting the social heritage of the state and stimulate and sustain interest in agriculture” He said.
