From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The Alvan Ikoku Federal University (AIFU) , Owerri in Imo State has admitted over 1,300 students during its matriculation ceremony held at the school prmises on Friday.
Speaking during the event, the acting Deputy Vice Chancellor of the institution, professor Stella Lemchi described the matriculation as “historical” as she noted that it will be the last time the institution will admit students in affiliation with the University of Nigeria Nsuka (UNN) because of its new status.
She said “For fourty years, our institution had collaborated with UNN to admit and produce Bachelor of Education graduates but with our upgrade to a university of education ,this cohort of freshmen becomes the last matriculants in affiliation with the UNN.
“Last year, in our jubilee year, our dream was fulfilled as the Federal Government upgraded the erstwhile College into a university . Still in transition, we received the 2023/2024 intake under the banner of the UNN and by next year, we would matriculate the first batch of students under the Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri seal.
Reeling out some of its achievements, Lemchi said some of the school hostels have received a major uplift. She said “Thanks to the Federal Government Revitalisation fund ,we have massively renovated the male hostel and one female hostel.” She disclosed that plans are under way to the other hostels in the school.
She also noted that they have made adequate efforts to improve the security situation of the school with highly trained professionals.