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  • 203 get First Class at Federal Agric Varsity

    203 get First Class at Federal Agric Varsity

    •School seeks ministry’s nod to recruit more lecturers

    The Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB) in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, has produced 203 First Class graduates.

    It also produced 2,878 Second-Class Upper Division graduates among its 2013 and 2016 students.

    The university produced 1,442 PhD, Masters and Post-graduate Diploma students within the period.

    FUNAAB’s Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ololade Enikuomehin addressed reporters yesterday ahead of the 23rd, 24th and 25th combined convocation ceremonies.

    Ololade, who said FUNAAB remained committed to its mandate of teaching, research and extension in producing competent graduates, regretted that students’ population is overwhelming available hands required to train them.

    The acting vice chancellor noted that the admission quota approved by National Universities Commission (NUC) of 3,500 should also be matched by provision of academic workers.

    He urged the Federal Government and the appropriate ministry to give FUNAAB approval to recruit teachers for effective training.

    On why there is inadequate food supply, despite the nation’s several agricultural institutions, Ololade said government policies, which are not properly situated on agriculture, should be blamed for the development.

    He said: “The point to be made clear is this: the burden on the university is to do research and come out with outcomes. The extension to this is that we will publicise what we have done.

    “But to take it beyond that level is not our responsibility. It is the responsibility of the government, the responsibility of the private sector. I think that is where there is a missing link in this country.

    “What we need is an effective government policy that harnesses research with the extension with adequate policy framework and funding.”

     

  • School fetes its First Class ambassadors

    This year’s graduation at the Mind Builders High School, Ikeja, was an home coming of sorts for some of its alumni, notably four who had distinguished themselves, graduating with First Class degrees from various universities.

    The distinguished alumni all attended the Mind Builders Primary School, Omole Phase 1, Ikeja.

    The quartet was honoured with the First Class Ambassadors of Mind Builders Primary School award at the event.

    The four Ambassadors are: Bolaji Olukayode Oluwasona who bagged first Class in Computer Technology from Babcock University, with an outstanding 5.0. CGPA in 2016/2017 academic session; Opeoluwa Fasoro (First Class, Microbiology and best graduating student of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, 2015/2016); Abidemi Ojudu (First Class in Accounting and Finance from Durham University, UK in 2016/2017); and Adefolarin Badejo (First Class in Accounting, Babcock University, 2016/2017).

    All the ambassadors were present at the ceremony except for Badejo who was represented by his father, Mr Gbenga Badejo, a Chartered Accountant.

    Coincidentally, Adefolarin was said to have also qualified as a Chartered Accountant making him the first Chartered Accountant to be produced by the institution.

    Parents of the celebrated alumni were happy. They praised Mind Builders for building a good foundation for their wards to excel.

    In their responses, the Ambassadors credited their academic excellence to God and hard work and as well as personal decision to excel.

    They requested others who finished from Mind Builders to join the institution next January to mark its 20th Anniversary.

  • Tax on first class, business class air tickets coming

    Tax on first class, business class air tickets coming

    The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, says the Federal Government has signed a policy to tax first class and business class air tickets alongside other luxury goods.

    Fielding questions yesterday via Facebook, the minister was asked what her thoughts were on taxing first class tickets and luxury coaches, and she said: “I think yes; we signed something yesterday on luxury goods: champagne, brandy, whiskey, wine, jewelry, high-end jewelry.

    “We’ve signed something that will bill access charge on first class and business class tickets, we are just doing the final parts of the implementation and we also want to try and amend the tax payer book on high end cars, luxury cars.”

    Adeosun assured that the taxes will be funnelled into turning Nigeria into what it used to be and even better, adding that it will help in remodelling the country’s public infrastructure.

    She said: “If we move our tax-to-GDP (gross domestic product) ratio up, it means two things: one, we will be able to provide more services to our people. Many of the things we are not able to do are function of the fact that we don’t have enough money.

    “We need to build more schools, we need to build more hospitals, we need to build more roads. This is not rocket science. Every country has challenges, there is nothing we are facing that other countries haven’t faced.”

  • Six Amnesty beneficiaries bag first class in UK varsities

    Six Amnesty beneficiaries bag first class in UK varsities

    Six delegates of the Presidential Amnesty Programme have become the newest holders of first class degrees in the growing list of honour graduates emerging from the amnesty education scholarship scheme.

    The six beneficiaries are part of 144 student delegates who have successfully concluded various courses in some universities in the United Kingdom.

    Twenty three of the scholarship beneficiaries graduated with second class upper; others completed their courses in other division.

    The Presidential Amnesty Office in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commission  in the United Kingdom in giving credence to what has become a norm in the education component of the Amnesty Programme hosted the successful delegates from several universities to a reception at the Nigerian House London.

    Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, who was represented by Deputy Chief of Staff Ade Ipaye, said the achievement was a sure proof that the future was bright not only for the Niger Delta but Nigeria. He commended the beneficiaries for their perseverance and their endurance to climate, culture and obedience to the laws of their host country.

    He advised the delegates to see themselves as Nigerians first and not from any particular region since Nigerians always turn out among the best anywhere they find themselves globally.

    The acting president reaffirmed support for the presidential amnesty programme, lauding the successes currently emanating from various components of trainings under the programme.

    He added that the essence of the scholarship is to create a balance which outcome is the excellent results of the student delegates and the prospect of a solid economic status.

    He addressed the issue of job creation, stating that while the current administration is working hard to create opportunities for youth employment, graduates should apply skills acquired during their studies to establish viable enterprises.

    The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig-Gen. Paul Boroh described the event as a presentation of some of Nigeria’s best  talents and a showcase of the nation’s bright future.

    Gen. Boroh said the outstanding performances of the student delegates were made possible through the unique leadership style and support structure provided by president Muhammadu Buhari who has ensured adequate release of funds to the amnesty office since the inception of the administration.

    He also appreciated the effort of the acting president Professor Yemi Osinbajo who has reached out to the people of the Niger Delta by touring the states on fact finding mission and conflict resolution in order to achieve peace and security. Gen. Boroh emphasized that peace is expensive to achieve but succeeding requires consistent collaboration among government, communities, stakeholders, groups and individuals.

    Senate president bukola saraki represented by senator philip aduda said the country is proud of the delegates and urged them to remain resilient, focused, calm and supportive of the buhari administration. he also enjoined them to promote harmonius co-existence and keep bilateral agreements wherever their success takes them.

    He commended president buhari for the programme continuity and also the coordinator general boroh for ability to employ objectivity in the programme implementation.

    Chairman senate committee on Niger Delta, senator peter nwaoboshi explained to the delegates that the government has their interest at heart as challenges experienced during the programme are not signs of abandonment.

    The acting high commissioner united kingdom a.s. ogar said it is heartwarming to receive the graduats on completion of their programme which the embassy has been involved in. he advised nigerian students studying abroad not to attract negative reports to themselves as this does not give good image of themselves and their country but rather when in celebration of achievements as being done.

    A representative of the student delegates emomotimi ziprebo who graduated in law said their records from universities home and abroad is proof that amnesty programme is working. he expressed gratitude for the scholarship programme and urged the federal government to implement the all inclusive master plan for the development of the niger delta region.

     

     

     

  • Amnesty Programme’s first class brains

    Amnesty Programme’s first class brains

    THE Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) is harvesting its good work in the Niger Delta. In the last few weeks, it has added to the list of first class brains who will help develop their region and, by extension, Nigeria.

    Last weekend, at the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, 12 of PAP’s delegates bagged First Class Honours Degrees, 20 bagged Second Class Upper Division and 29 earned Second Class Lower Division.

    Four of the First Class delegates came out as best graduating students at the 13th convocation ceremony of the university. 59 Amnesty delegates graduated in different fields at the 13th Convocation. The best Amnesty 1st Class delegates who made the list of best graduating students include, Mr. Bolei Gideon, (Department of Agronomy and Environmental Management), Mr. Azebi Oyeikurokaemo Marcodinho, (Geopphysics), Miss Febaide Mabel Ebiere, (Banking and Finance) and Miss Guwor Egbedetimi Williams (Sociology and Anthropology.

    The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd), said: “Four of the 59 beneficiaries, came out as best graduating students in their various departments.

    “I just have to state their names here, Mr Bolei Gideon, First Class Honours Department of Agronomy and Environmental Management, Mr Azebi  Marcodinho, First Class Honors Geopphysics.

    “Ms Febaide  Ebiere, First Class Honours Banking and Finance and Ms Guwor  Williams, First Class Honours Sociology and Anthropology. They have all made the people of the region and the Nation proud,” he said.

    According to him, the graduation of the 59 delegates of the Amnesty Programme fitted perfectly into the Amnesty Exit Strategic Plan.

    Gen. Boroh said the programme would continue to contribute to human capital development in the Niger Delta region and the nation at large.

    He described the development as heart-warming, adding that President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to sustain the programme showed his sincere commitment to ensure  peace, stability and rapid socio-economic development in the region.

    Gen. Boroh  hailed the beneficiaries for their exemplary performance in their academic pursuits.

    According to the coordinator, people who are educated are better informed and can differentiate from what is right and what is wrong.

    “Educated people are united by the sense of right and wrong”. And since they are aware of the situation in their environment, they can be relied upon.

    He said the education of the youths would enable them have the sense of fulfilment in life and achieve their dreams.

    He urged authorities of institutions where amnesty beneficiaries have broken academic records through their high performance to find ways of absorbing such high flying beneficiaries.

    He said the amnesty educational empowerment programme has given hope to the youths in the region, and  urged them not to allow anyone to short-change and mortgage their lives.

    The strides of the delegates are not just at home. Some days before the Edo achievement,  45 beneficiaries graduated from two universities in Belarus with three of them clinching first class honours in Information Technology from the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics. 29 majored in various fields from the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, 16 others trained in related areas at Brest State University, Belarus.

    The graduation ceremony in Minsk was well attended by envoys from various countries with a delegation from the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

    The First Vice Rector of Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, Dr Siarhei Dzit, in the graduation speech, commended the international students, including the Amnesty delegates for their resilience and expressed hope that they would apply the knowledge gained in advancing the society.

    He said: ‘’As one of the best international school in Information Technology, we are known to produce graduates with the requisite technical knowledge to meet contemporary challenges in the industry. I am optimistic that these graduates can firmly take their place in world class firms to exhibit their professionalism.’’

    In a congratulatory message to the graduating students,  Brig.-Gen. Boroh hailed the delegates for outstanding performance.

    He said excellence was the hallmark of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, thus the expectations from every delegate to exude the highest level of competence and excellence in their chosen area of vocation.

    Attributing the success to their peculiar position and drive as Niger Delta youths to better their lot in life, Gen. Boroh urged the graduates to put to gainful use the skills they now possess to place Nigeria on the map in Information Technology and other advanced technical areas.

    He stressed on the imperatives for quality education , re-stating the commitment of the Amnesty Office to use education as a strategy for human capital development in the Niger Delta.

    Gen. Boroh emphasised the resolve of the Muhammadu Buhari administration to create opportunities in the region and noted that as internationally certified technicians in specialised fields, the new graduates were better positioned to be part of government’s new projects in the Niger Delta.

    He encouraged them to take advantage of efforts by government to involve Niger Deltans in oil production through the establishment of modular refineries, community pipeline surveillance and massive job opportunities in railway projects across the region.

    A representative of the delegates and first class awardee, Christopher Okorie, thanked the Federal Government and the Amnesty Office for the unique opportunity given them to study in one of the world’s best universities. He said they were now change agents with the hope to give back to their country through professional service delivery.

  • 12 Amnesty beneficiaries bag first class

    12 Amnesty beneficiaries bag first class

    Twelve of 59 Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) beneficiaries, who graduated from the Benson Idahosa University, bagged First Class Honours.

    Twenty bagged Second Class Upper Division and 29 Second Class Lower Division at the 13th Convocation Ceremony of the university at the weekend.

    The best Amnesty delegates who made the list of best graduating students  are Mr. Bolei Gideon, (Department of Agronomy and Environmental Management), Mr. Azebi Oyeikurokaemo Marcodinho, (Geopphysics), Miss Febaide Mabel Ebiere, (Banking and Finance) and Miss Guwor Egbedetimi Williams ( Political Science and Publice Administration).

    The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd), yesterday said: “Four out of the 59 beneficiaries, came out as best graduating students in their various departments.

    “I just have to state their names here, Mr Bolei Gideon, First Class Honours Department of Agronomy and Environmental Management, Mr Azebi  Marcodinho, First Class Honors Geopphysics.

    “Ms Febaide  Ebiere, First Class Honours Banking and Finance and Ms Guwor  Williams, First Class Honours Sociology and Anthropology. They have all made the people of the region and the Nation proud,” he said.

    According to him, the graduation of the 59 delegates of the Amnesty Programme fitted perfectly into the Amnesty Exit Strategic Plan.

    Gen. Boroh said the amnesty programme would continue to contribute to human capital development in the Niger Delta region and the nation at large.

    He described the development as heart-warming, adding that President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to sustain the programme showed his sincere commitment to ensure  peace, stability and rapid socio-economic development in the region.

    Gen. Boroh  hailed the beneficiaries for their exemplary performance in their academic pursuits.

    According to the coordinator, people who are educated are better informed and can differentiate from what is right and what is wrong.

    “Educated people are united by the sense of right and wrong”. And since they are aware of the situation in their environment, they can be relied upon.

    He said the education of the youths would enable them have the sense of fulfilment in life and achieve their dreams.

    He urged authorities of institutions where amnesty beneficiaries have broken academic records through their high performance to find ways of absorbing such high flying beneficiaries.

    He said the amnesty educational empowerment programme has given hope to the youths in the region, and  urged them not to allow anyone to short-change and mortgage their lives.

    45 of its beneficiaries recently graduated from two universities in Belarus with three of them clinching first class honours in Information Technology from the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics.

  • 60 bag First Class at BIU

    SIXTY of the 721 graduating students bagged First Class at the Benson Idahosa University in the 2016/2017 academic session.

    The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ernest Izevbigie, who announced this at a briefing for the 13th convocation holding on Saturday, also said 144 students got Second Class Upper, 364 Second Class Lower, while 38 made Third Class.

    He said the graduands had been adequately prepared for the labour market.

    “The graduating students, nicknamed the ‘Titans’, have been trained in line with the vision of the university to produce global leaders,” he said.

    Izevbigie said the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, would deliver the institution’s convocation lecture.

    He added that  an honorary degree would be conferred on the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli.

    The Vice Chancellor, however, debunked reports that the institution had increased its tuition fees to about N1million.

    “Reports about increase of tuition fees in the institution is untrue. We have not raised any of our fees. We are here to serve the students. The economy is in recession. We do not think this is the time to raise tuition fees.”

  • Two roommates graduate with First Class at UNIZIK

    Two roommates graduate with First Class at UNIZIK

    Like Siamese twins, they share many things in common. Aside having the same middle name, Henry Ikenna Ozor and Joshua Ikenna Akuchi, are close friends with a common destiny.

    After being classmates in secondary school, they were admitted into the Faculty of Engineering of the Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, the Anambra State capital, where they became roommates.

    At the school’s 11th convocation last month, Henry and Joshua were the cynosure of all eyes as the best of graduating students.

    Henry, from Iwollo in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.85 to become the best graduating student not only in the Department of Chemical Engineering, but also in the faculty.

    Joshua, who hails from Ezza North Local Government in Ebonyi State, graduated with a CGPA of 4.66, emerging as the best graduating student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

    Their record-breaking academic journey started before their admission. Henry scored an aggregate of 332 in the 2011 United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). After his admission, he represented the university in the maiden National Engineering Competition organised by Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology (CODET). Joshua was the first runner-up; Henry the second.

    Sharing their experiences and challenges with CAMPUSLIFE, the valedictorians said the feat would not have been possible if they had not won scholarships to complete their studies.

    Henry said: “As an indigent student, I had a challenge of paying my fee. I remember I could not pay school fees and house rent when I was in 100-Level. I would have lost my admission, because I had no financial support. I searched for scholarship, and I wrote many examinations as possible. By the grace of God, I got scholarship from ABC Transport Company, Shell Petroleum Development Company and Chevron/Agbami Joint Venture. I was also encouraged and financially supported by Allied Energy. The money I got from these companies yearly helped me to pay my fees and buy books.”

    Joshua said: “I squated in a friend’s hostel for about eight months when I was in 100-Level until I got money to pay my rent. Like Henry, I also applied and wrote many scholarship examinations. I was able to get Agbami Chevron/Agbami Joint Venture scholarship, which helped to pay my school fees.”

    Their feats, the valedictorians said, got their parents excited. Henry said: “My parents were over excited, because of the challenges they experienced in getting me to the level I am today.”

    Joshua continued: “My mum was overjoyed, though she expected it. She could not believe it when it was confirmed. My dad said he wanted to keep hearing the testimony of how I made it happen and each time he hears it, it is breaking news to him.”

    Sharing the secret of their feat, Joshua said anybody’s success is dependent on the kind of company he keeps. “I have always had successful and hardworking people around me. So, I draw energy and motivation from them. I would say that God’s favour made it happen, but I enjoy reading in the night except at weekends,” he said.

    Joshua continued: “Most of the time, I came back from night class around 5:30am to sleep before going for lectures. After lectures, I would return to my hostel to prepare for night reading. After sleeping for two to three hours, I would wake up to go for fellowship. From there, I would go for night reading till the following morning.”

    Henry said commitment, consistency and discipline are the prices to pay for success. Anybody, he said, could be the best, if he shows discipline and commitment. “My daily routine is similar to Henry’s; only that I slept for more hours than I studied,” he said.

    What is their sole desire? The valedictorians said they would be happy, if any of their junior colleagues in their respective departments could break their academic records. Achieving a CGPA of 4.85 would demand vigorous study. But, Henry believes his academic record could be broken if students set their priorities right.

    He said: “The only thing that kills a mission is distraction. I will advise my junior colleagues to design a plan and timetable, because they cannot be reading at random and expect to have a well-structured result. They should try to summaries their lecture note and textbooks in their own understanding for better concentration, comprehension and retention.

    “If, after reading, and one cannot clearly understand key concepts and highlights of a course, then it is a clear sign that such a person did not understand it or he may be cramming. I equally believe that everyone has its own way of achieving excellence. What is needed is self-discovery.”

    Joshua said: “Academic excellence is achievable for students who wish to attain enviable feat and height in their studies. They must carefully choose their friends, dedicate quality time to studies and be ambitions. They must always make up for lost time. The Almighty God is the pillar of all wisdom and knowledge.”

  • Two bag First Class as unical inducts 80

    Two bag First Class as unical inducts 80

    The University of Calabar (UNICAL) International Conference Centre was filled. The event was the induction of the new Medical Laboratory Scientists.

    The Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Zana Akpagu, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academics, Prof. Florence Obi, described the occasion as epoch- making.

    “Medical laboratory science is a noble profession and must be practised with all form of proficiency,” she noted. She charged the graduates to represent the institution well and ensure they put into practice (best practice) what they had learnt.

    UNICAL’s Head of Medical Laboratory Science Department Prof. A. A. A. Alaribe, said 80 graduates completed their studies and were worthy to be inducted into the Medical Laboratory Science Association of Nigeria. He said of the number, two made First Class. They were Nehemiah Emono Dankano and Usungise Peace Bassey.

    Dankano, an indigene of Taraba State, was the overall Best Graduating Student with a CGPA of 4.78 while Usungise Peace Bassey, from Akwa Ibom State, came second with a CGPA of 4.57.

    Dankano won the Best Graduating Student’s award, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria award, Best Graduating student award for Chemical Pathology.  Bassey won Best Graduating Student award from Haematology, Dr. Usanga’s Award while Ntem Patience Komommoh won Best graduating student award from Medical Microbiology, Udofia Nicholas won Prof. Lydia Abia-Bassey award in Medical Mycology. HOD’s Outstanding Innovative Award went to Alaribe Anthony Akabueze, Bassey won Ekemini Raymond award for graduating student Haematology, lastly Eworo Raymond won Entrepreneurship award.

    The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Mr. Tosan Erhabor, described the occasion as  special, especially for the inductees. He congratulated the inductees on their graduation.

    The highpoint of the event was the oath-taking, exchange of mementos by deserving students in various categories and presentation of practising licence by Erhabor.

    Speaking on behalf of the newly inductees, Dankano charged his coleagues to put the knowledge and ideas acquired into work. ‘’He applauded the school management under Prof. Zana’s watch for providing an enabling and conducive environment for effective learning which has aided them these accolades. He lauded the lecturers in the department and other departments domiciled in the medical college for the knowledge and skills instill in them, “finally to our proud parents and well wishers your support and encouragements has done us well”.

    Mr. Michael Monity led the inductees in taking the ceremonial three-bow of loyalty; first to the almighty God, School Management and lecturers, and to parents and sponsors.

  • I prayed for a First Class, says UNN’s best

    I prayed for a First Class, says UNN’s best

    Eke Ifeanyichukwu Emmanuel was the best graduating student at the 2016 convocation of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.83.

    Though born into a humble family in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Ifeanyichukwu, a microbiology graduate, was determined to succeed despite the odds.

    In an interview with CAMPUSLIFE, the first of  five children, relished  achieving the most coveted feat on campus.

    “I feel excited. I still remember I came into this school in 2012, then in January 2013, the convocation of the previous set took place and I attended the award night. I was really motivated by what I saw. I thought to myself: ‘look at these guys; they are being celebrated’ and you know what I did? I love writing, so as I got home, I wrote down a prayer to God in my diary. I told God to please help me to come out of this school with nothing less than a first class and this is an answered prayer,” he said.

    The best graduating student identified good mind set and diligence as keys to his success.

    He said: “One thing that helped me was diligence. Diligence is different from hard work. Diligence is skilful hard work. Diligence requires that you know the time and way you understand and do things, that is, you know when to take a break and you know the environment to study as well. Aside the mindset and diligence, confession also matters too. Many times I come out of an examination venue and I hear people say that ‘Na wa this course done tidy me for this school’, and all sorts of things but I would just smile because I do not like failing myself before I see the result. So I confess good things to myself.”

    Ifeanyichukwu also chose his friends with care, saying they can push one towards success or failure.

    He said: “Network is another factor that matters. People you surround yourself with count. For instance, my friend actually helped me. Friends help you in accessing materials, they give you information. The saying ‘show me your friend and I will tell you who you are’ really applies here. Your friends will determine the grade you come out with in the next four to five years.”

    Ifeanyichukwu has had his share of challenges, including insufficient funds, during his academic pursuit.

    He said: “When I got admission, I had financial challenges. I was unable to pay my fees. I remember  sometimes I had to soak garri  because I had no money. This was how I did it – I soaked garri in water in the morning, put it in my locker and when I come back from lectures, it would have increased in size; then I used fibre active biscuit to help myself while eating the garri. I also remember that I didn’t have shoes and money to photocopy materials when others were doing theirs. So, to get materials, I went to the library.

    ‘’I learnt a principle from Ben Carson’s book, Think Big, called in-depth research principle, which involves looking at the perspectives of various authors on one topic. This  has helped me as a microbiologist to know what each author has to say, for instance, about bacteria.”

    When asked about his social life, Ifeanyichukwu joked: “Someone once rated me as having a carryover in social activities. I don’t think I am a social person, but it does not mean I do not go out. I can give myself a credit in social life because sometimes I go to play departmental football.”

    Advising students to embrace hard work, Ifeanyichukwu said: “There is no alternative to be the best. Just try to give your best because the law of nature states that whatsoever you give is what you receive. You decide the future by the things you do now.”