By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Ultra-Modern Secretariat Building Complex built by Comrade Njideka Nwangwu led Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) UNIZIK Chapter, has been commissioned.
Commissioning the Secretariat, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, Prof Joseph Ikechebelu, commended the Branch Chairman of the SSANU UNIZIK Chapter, Dr Njideka Nwangwu, for as he described her, doggedness and vision in ensuring that the Union started and completed the massive edifice in the form of an ultra-modern secretariat building, he said, would serve, not just the Union, but the institution, in various purposes.
Prof. Ikechebelu, who was represented by the erstwhile Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Collins Nwogwogwu, thanked the current executive members for the support of the current Union leadership, in ensuring the dream was actualized.
The scholar urged other Unions to emulate what he described as the noble gesture through solidarity, oneness, and togetherness.
Earlier in her remarks, the Chairperson of SSANU, UNIZIK Chapter, Amb. Dr. Njideka Nwangwu, stated that the gigantic beautiful edifice was one of the numerous proofs of her fearless and faithful representation of the Union.
Comrade Nwangwu disclosed that although the project was estimated at N150 million, the Union under her watch had only committed the sum of N64 million as of the present day while also describing as deceitful, what he termed the unfounded published news that made the rounds that the sums of N163 million and N150 million were embezzled under her leadership.
Comrade Nwangwu further disclosed that the Secretariat would not only serve the Union but also generate income geared towards boosting the Bumper welfare Scheme for her members.
The Union leader appreciated the University Management, both past and current VC, her predecessor, the contractor of the building project, and her for their commitments and dedication towards the success of her administration.
The occasion also featured a special prayer session conducted by Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Bonachristus Umeogu.
Other highlights of the colourful occasion were the commissioning and opening of the building complex, solidarity messages from union leaders of ASUU, NASU, and NAAT, as well as award presentations to various recipients.
