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From Felix Ikem, Nsukka
The Chemistry Class of 1992 of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has donated textbooks to the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry in a move to strengthen the department’s library resources and support the training of future chemists.
The more than 30 textbooks, published by various authors and publishers, covered several branches of chemistry, including Analytical, Environmental, Industrial, Nuclear, Organic, Physical and Quantum Chemistry.
In a remark while handing over the textbooks yesterday in Nsukka, Dr Kenechukwu Ugwu, Secretary of the UNN Chemistry Class of 1992, said that the donation was a demonstration of their enduring appreciation for the department’s role in shaping their careers and personal development.
“This donation is a demonstration of our enduring appreciation to the department for the invaluable role it played in shaping our careers, academic growth and personal development.
“We are optimistic that the donated books will enrich the department’s academic resources and support effective teaching and learning, ultimately benefiting both lecturers and students,” he said,” Dr Ugwu said.
Ugwu, who is also a Deputy Director at the National Centre for Energy Research and Development, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, UNN, said further that the Class of 1992 would liaise with the Department for further interventions.
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“Our president, Chief Samuel Okafor, will maintain regular contact with the department to identify areas where the Class of 1992 can provide further support and interventions,” he said.
Responding, the Head of the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Prof. Jonnie Asegbeloyin, commended the 1992 set for the donation, describing it as a significant boost to the department’s preparations for its forthcoming accreditation.
He assured the alumni that he would inform the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, of the gesture, while expressing the department’s profound gratitude to the president and other members of the set.
“We are delighted that you have continued to remember the department that provided the foundation for your academic and professional achievements. Your gesture demonstrates your commitment to giving back to your alma mater, and we deeply appreciate it,” he said.
Prof. Asegbeloyin urged other graduating sets of the department to emulate the Class of 1992 by supporting their alma mater and contributing to its continued growth and development.
Members of the department’s academic staff, including five professors, an associate professor and three senior lecturers from the department, were present at the event.
In their separate remarks, they commended the alumni for the initiative, expressing appreciation for their thoughtful gesture and commitment to supporting the department’s growth and development.
