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Restoring University’s dignity: Komu Leads the Pack
**As K. O Mbadiwe University Holds 6th Matriculation Ceremony, Wednesday March 20, 2024
By Bright Okereke
Going back the memory lane, recounts how prestigous University institutions were, and how dignified their students were rated and valued both in character and academics.
Though, then Universities were as few as Mgbeke’s teeth and only those who were bright and brilliant could pass through the system.
Then, undergraduates were cherished and adored by all; and ofcourse, they lived upto to their rankings and expectations. Graduates were treated with respect and great importance.
Academic doctors were seen as demigods, Professors; though few and scarce, were viewed as living academic oracles of sort. And they sincerely lived upto their callings.
University education then, reformed its acquirers both in knowledge and in character that graduates became the sanitizing agents and the real refiners of the society. University graduates were mirrors and exhibitors of discipline, dignity and learning; competing effectively and favourably with their contemporaries anywhere in the world.
And, these educational virtues and ethos are the goals of K. O. Mbadiwe University, management team.
Regrettably, the dignity of university education in the present Nigerian society has been badly eroded, with the dignity of most Nigerian Varsities rolling down on a steady decline, except Kingsley Ozumba (K.O.) Mbadiwe University and few others that have maintained focus and respect for the spirits and tenets of ideal University dignity having passed the fundamental litmus test of diligence and integrity.
The admixture of unconscionable given-in on morals, conscience and absolute betrayal of professionalism by most universities have been the bane of this unhealthy decline.
But, the integrity-filled management team of Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University Ideato, led by Prof. I. N. S. Dozie, has distinguished KOMU from this fast spreading rot, beclouding Nigerian varsities in the recent times, by demonstrating rare qualities of moral rectitude and forthrightness.
KOMU Management is indeed building a university of quality and dignity with the deployment of the ideal elements of a World-class University with its professionalism fully intact. Yes! Its graduates are verifiable testimonials.
Ofcourse, KOMU has built a very responsible and responsive administrative management that cannot compromise standards at any level.
By establishment, KOMU is a public university with exception; No Academic Year Arrears, impecable staff and students discipline; No sales of handouts/manuals, All books sold by the University Bookshop with no victimisation on students for not buying, protection of students’ right and dignity is of utmost importance to the university and above all, the digitalisation of its programmes and operations to facilitate its flow-rate with the new global education order.
Kingsley Ozumba (K.O.) Mbadiwe University, owned by Imo State Government, is a 21st century University designed to think globally and operate at the trending World-class status.
Indeed, the preservation of students’ dignity is only possible with an academic climate of diligence, perseverance, excellence and meritocracy which KOMU is maintaining firmly in its throes of setting a new order.
The introduction of a modern teaching and learning architecture in KOMU has formed an indispensable component of the institution’s vision and blueprint towards becoming a strong brand on the global stage.
As a yearly ritual, K. O. Mbadiwe University has fixed its 6th Matriculation Ceremony of her fresh students for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, to mark their formal admission and integration into Kingsley Ozumba (K.O.) Mbadiwe University, Ideato, in pursuit of a higher knowledge and greater personality moulding needed for future national and global service delivery.
Thumbs up for the Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University’s Visitor; His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, whose dogged support has kept the Varsity on high.
In same breadth, the University’s Management, Staff, Students and the host Communities have been greatly formidable in the accomplishment of this great feat.
Bright Okereke is the Media Adviser to KOMU VC
**Calls for reversal of the ill-informed Move by the House of reps
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has Condemned the attempt by the House of Representatives to refer Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and other members to the Committee On Ethics for probe over their Solidarity Visit to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Fifty members of the House of Representatives hadq paid a solidarity visit to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to celebrate his one year in office.
The lawmakers, who consist of members of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Labour Party ( LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party ( NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) also include the spokesman of opposition coalition, in the House, Ikenga Ugochinyere..
Ugochinyere had explained on the sideline of the thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt that federal lawmakers were in Rivers to solidarilize with Fubara and celebrate with him on his one year of transformational leadership.
But the House had referred the Honourable members to the Committee on Ethics for disciplinary action over their visit
However, the chairman,
Media Committee of the
Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Chief Barr. Chukwudi Ezeobika in a statement has tackled the leadership of the House for the action which he said clearly cast doubt on its integrity in the observance and or adherence to the laws which they enact/promulgate.
“Relying on the point of order/ privilege raised by Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress, Plateau State to arrive at such decision is erroneous and grossly misleading.
“The House, by this very action, has impugned on the integrity and sacredness of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) especially Sections 39 and 40 which guarantee Freedom of Expression and the Press as well as that of Peaceful Assembly and Association respectively.
“We, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), hereby call on the leadership of the House of Representatives to, without further delay retract its ongoing steps in the purported probe of these Honourable members by its Ethics Committee and not engage in any act that may violate the fundamental rights of its members or any member of the public.
the Kano State Police Command has countered reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano, where Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, Emir of Kano, leading prayer at the moment.
The reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have been laying claim to the throne, creating confusion in the city.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had dethroned Ado Bayero and asked him to hand over within 48 hours.
But the dethroned monarch in defiance returned to the town under military protection and has been operating from the mini palace since then.
In a statement by Abdullahi Kiyawa, spokesman of Kano Police Command, said, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
“The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.”
The emirate tussle has continued to linger since the reinstatement of Sanusi and dissolution of the five emirates.
There have been cnflicting court orders for and against
Based on the conflicting orders, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, had summoned the head of the Federal High high Court and Kano Chief Judge.
The Police statement reads,
KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND
31ST MAY, 2024
The Kano State Police Command is hereby advising all residents to disregard the false information circulating on social media that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano.
2. The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
3. The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
4. Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.
SP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATONS OFFICER,
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE COMMAND.
As the royal turbulence continue to shake the foundation of the city of Kano, the ancient city is tension soaked as the two contending Emirs- the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have indicated their determination to hold Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque.
A press statement issued Thursday night, signed by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero, spelt out the itinerary of the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the Mosque to lead the Jumaat Prayers.
The statement explained that Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who resides in the Palace, and is closer to the contending Mosque, is expected to lead the two rakat Friday prayers.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been leading the Jumaat Prayers at the Palace Central Mosque as the Amir of the City, a statement explained.
The statement by Danburan invited Kano residents to come and listen to the sermon to be delivered by the Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II.
However, another statement from an aide of the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero invited residents to join him at the Emir’s Palace Friday Mosque to observe the Juma’at prayer.
It stated that the movement to the Emir’s Palace Mosque starts at 12.30 pm.
However, the police are yet to comment on the development.
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