By Uzo Ugwunze
The newly appointed Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe(NOCEN) Provost, Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu has encouraged newly admitted students to report any case of maltreatment from any member of staff or from fellow students.
Delivering her address at the
occasion of the 27th cum 43rd combined matriculation for Nigeria Certificate of
Education (NCE)and Bachelor of Education(B. Ed) students of 2023/2024 session
which held at the College Arena, Nsugbe, Anambra East LGA, Dr. Anyadiegwu after
congratulating the matriculating
students said that phone lines and email address would be provided with utmost
confidentiality to report any form of maltreatment.
"To make our college
responsive and not to hinder accessibility to the management of the school, we
shall be making available Whatsapp phone lines and email addresses where
students can send what they feel about the school.
"Report any maltreatment
from any member of staff or from fellow students. You can also send in
suggestions of any innovation that could be useful to the college. The
confidentiality of the senders will be guaranteed as the process shall be
managed by the Office of the Provost.
“It is important to stress that
cultism of any sort is forbidden in this college. You are expected at all times
to be law abiding citizens. Law enforcement agents shall arrest and prosecute
anyone who forms or joins any outlawed organization or society or breaks the
law.
"Be mindful of negative
peer pressure and influence; and strive to be good ambassadors of your family
and this institution always. Take your lectures seriously and aspire to the
zenith. Let excellence be your watchword at all times", Anyadiegwu said.
Moreover, Dr. Justina
Anyadiegwu further expressed her profound gratitude to the Executive Governor
Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State for appointing her as NOCEN provost pledging
to do her best as regards management of staff and students of the college in tandem
with the Solution Agenda.
According to the Vice
Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Prof. Charles Arizechukwu Igwe ably
represented by Dean Faculty of Education, UNN, Prof Joachim Omeje, the Office
of the Dean Students Affairs is always open to address all your concerns and
complaints.
"I therefore woo all our
matriculants to carefully read the regulations and follow the procedures
accordingly. All forms of cultism, exam malpractices, use of narcotics and
other vices are not tolerated in this institution. Defaulters will be severely
dealt with, therefore enjoy your freedom responsibly," he said
In her remarks, the Anambra
State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh represented by the
Director, Higher Education, Mrs Oyibo Alor after congratulating the new intakes
tasked them to strive to become Teachers with difference, disciplined and focused
in pursuit of excellence.
"Prof. Chukwuma Soludo a
youth friendly Governor has invested so much in the educational sector and is
willing to support the NOCEN to enable the college give out the best for the
students as they learn the teaching profession including leadership and entrepreneurial
skills," she said.
Highlights of the event include
Presentation and Admission of Matriculating students, Declaration of Loyalty,
Matric Songs and cultural dances, Academic Procession and Recession.
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