A 10-Man delegate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by the Coordinator of NANS Zone F South-East, Comr. Onyia Moses Ibeabuchi, on Tuesday 31st of May 2022, visited the former Acting Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, ESUT, Professor Charles U. Eze to present a medal of Honour to him.
The NANS delegates drawn from national, zonal and state said the medal is in recognition of his outstanding performance in the academic sector and extolled his proven track records of achievements in ESUT.
The Chairman of NANS Zone F Committee of Inquiries and a First Class Student Of Economics, Comrade Chiawa Onyebuchi Emmanuel, said Prof Eze had “a long achievement in a very short period of time”.
Comr. Onyia, a renown activist and good governance advocate, while addressing the newsmen opined “In our continued efforts to relentlessly uphold our charter of demands anchored on students welfarism, we seek to identify, recognize and familiarize with individuals, managements and organisations that have in one way or the other, contributed positively not only on the advancement and evolution of education but also to our national cohesion and growth. Prof. Charles Eze made us proud through the report of our committee of inquiries and we are here today to honour him, appreciate, encourage and celebrate him for a job well-done”.
The event was graced by the State Chapter Chairman of The Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN) who also doubles as the Chairman of Enugu State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board, Reverend Emmanuel Ositadinma Edeh who commended the leadership of NANS for their genuineness of heart and for coming back to reward a school administrator who has left office for his past massive land mark projects and achievements during the period he served as a Vice-Chancellor in acting capacity. He prayed for Prof. Charles Eze, citing different bible versions and professing his heartfelt gratitude for such unprecedented move from a student body, describing Prof. Charles as “a hero of our time”.
The recently elected SUG president of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Comr. Michael Ude, while commending the leadership of NANS Zone F South-East for identifying and crowning their former Acting Vice-Chancellor with such unique, meritorious and unprecedented honour, expressed his profound gratitude for the Medal Of Honour coming to a staff of their prestigious University.
Comr. Michael, a law student who also served as the assistant secretary general during Prof. Charles Eze’s time as the acting Vice-Chancellor, testified of his good governance. He hailed Prof. Charles for his open door policy and accessibility, while scoring him “the most workaholic and student friendly VC so far”.
In his vote of thanks, Prof. Eze stated that he was overwhelmed with joy at the honour bestowed on him by NANS in recognition of his modest contributions to the growth and development of ESUT within the 22 months he oversaw the administration of the University as Acting Vice-Chancellor.
He was particularly thrilled about the fact that the honour came at a time he had left office, which is an indication that there were no strings attached to it. He stated that the unique recognition will, no doubt, motivate him to always strive to make a positive difference, if given the opportunity to serve humanity in whatever position it will please God to place him.
Prof. Eze thanked Rev. Ede, the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State Chapter, for honouring him with his presence at the event. He also enjoined the NANS Delegates not to rest in their oars in providing the needed leadership to their members, noting that it is only by so doing that they can take their rightful position as future leaders of the Nigeria of our dream.
Other NANS leaders at the event include, the immediate past state Chairman, Comr. Romanus Ogene. The NANS PRO Zone F, Comr. Isaiah Aniamalu l, The Current state Chairman, Comr. Ikechukwu Emmanuel Obi, NANS National Delegate, Comr. Chidi Nzekwe, The NANS Secretary, Enugu state, Comr. Nwobodo Chinonso Emmanuel. Comr. Samuel Ugwuanyi, Comr. Felicity Anita Okafor.
Other guests from ESUT management staff include, Prof. Cliff Ikechukwu Ani, Director of Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies and former Dean, Faculty of Education, Chief Mrs Sussan Okoli, a Lecturer in Dept of Health and Human Kinetics, Dr Emeka Ugwunwoti, a Lecturer in Dept of Business and Entrepreneurial Education, PA to the former Ag. Vice-Chancellor etc.
