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From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar
In a grand celebration of academic excellence, Nzuko Ndi Abia, the esteemed association of Abia State indigenes, has come together to honour a true luminary in the world of learning – a distinguished son of the soil who has brought pride and prestige to the University of Calabar.
With a career spanning four decades, Prof. Chris Nwamuo has etched his name in the annals of academic work, leaving an indelible mark on the institution and inspiring generations of scholars.
To celebrate his unique feat in the University of Calabar, the Cross River State chapter of Nzuko Ndi Abia rolled out the drums to celebrate the illustrious scholar as part of its end-of-year-festivity.
Dr. George Uwaeke, the president of the Calabar chapter of Nzuko Ndi Abia, expressed appreciation to God for making an Abia son an emeritus professor in the University of Calabar.
“We are here today to thank the Almighty God for recognizing our son, Prof. Chris Nwamuo.
“We understand that in the 50 year history of the University of Calabar, there are as at today only four emeritus professors and our son distinguished himself to be one of them,” he said.
Eze Fergurson Iro Ime, the Nna Ndi Abia in Cross River State, said having been president for over 10 years, he is happy for the feat attained by Prof. Nwamuo.
He welcomed the honour done the Abia son by the University of Calabar and said the light of Nzuko Ndi Abia is ever shining and will not quench.
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Former vice chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. James Ekpoke, described the honouree as a quintessential professor.
“To be branded the university orator is not a mean feat. The eloquence is something out of here.
“Apart from his educational attainment, he is a great academic. A theatre artist to the core and father of theatre arts, we are very proud to identify with him as his people are honoring him,” he said.
On his part, Nwamuo said he lacked words to express how he felt and was overjoyed that his people decided to honour him the way they did.
He said: “I dedicate this honour to my family, the Nzoku Ndi Abia and Abia State because they have given me a wonderful identity.”
Nwamuo is the first Abia son to be honoured and invested as an emeritus professor throughout the 50-year history of the University of Calabar.
He has over 30 books, 60 chapters, 105 articles in local and foreign journals and 65 poems to his credit.
He has produced about 30 PhD holders in theatre and allied disciplines, 20 professors, three of whom have been deputy vice-chancellors.
