By Israel Mbam
Mass Communication Department in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, AE-FUNAI has officially commenced its postgraduate programme with an orientation ceremony for its pioneer students.
The Head of the Department, Dr. Joseph Chukwu, while declaring the orientation open, described the day as a landmark moment in the history of the department.
He expressed deep gratitude to those whose efforts made the launch possible, especially the Varsity Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, for their unwavering support.
The HoD also acknowledged the contributions of Professor Smart Otu, the immediate past Dean under whom the journey to establish the programme began; the current Dean, Professor Kalu Uma; and the Dean of the Postgraduate School, Professor Nwabueze Elom, for their institutional backing.
Dr. Chukwu further paid tribute to Associate Professor Ngozi Uduma, the department’s pioneer Head, and Dr. Vincent Odoh, his immediate predecessor, for laying the groundwork for the postgraduate programme. He also recognized the collective efforts of faculty members in bringing the vision to fruition.
Addressing the Pioneer Post Graduate students, the HoD congratulated them on being the first-ever cohort of postgraduate students of the department, and urged them to embrace the responsibility of setting a solid foundation for future entrants.
The orientation programme which featured oriention on critical thinking, independent study and original research. Others are Research proposal development, academic writing and publication ethics, Overview of thesis/dissertation requirements; academic and research expectations in PG studies, had in attendance almost all the newly admitted PG students of the Department