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  • Wigwe Varsity restates commitment to excellence

    Wigwe Varsity restates commitment to excellence

    Wigwe University has held its inaugural Founder’s Day Lecture in honour and memory of its visionary founder, Dr. Herbert Wigwe,  former Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank and Access Holdings Plc, who died  last year alongside his  wife, Chizoba and son,  Chiki.

     The lecture  provided the opportunity for distinguished Nigerians to pay tributes to the legacy of excellence, innovation, and transformative leadership espoused by the late founder of the institution.

    During the lecture, the university reaffirmed its commitment to excellence, innovation, and the transformative power of education, noting that it is poised to lead the way in shaping the future of higher education in Africa and beyond.

     Speaking during the lecture, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, reminded the institution’s leadership to remain steadfast in its mission to provide world-class education that empowers students to become leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

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    He noted that key attributes such as excellence, innovation and transformative leadership must continue to inspire the mission of the university.

     According to him, the leadership of the institution must keep to the vision of becoming a global hub for cutting-edge research, scientific discovery, and entrepreneurial development by fostering a fearless community of learners who are equipped to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.

     He urged the institution to remain focused on providing visionary leadership that aligns with its mission, stating that doing so would honour the legacy of its founder.

     “We expect the university’s leadership to continue to provide visionary guidance in actualising our mission. We charge the fearless community of Wigwe University to pursue their dreams with courage, emboldened by new learning, STEM advancements, AI development, innovation, and entrepreneurship,” he said.

  • Wigwe varsity appoints pro-chancellor, vice chancellor

    Wigwe varsity appoints pro-chancellor, vice chancellor

    The Board of Trustees of Wigwe University has appointed  Justice Amina Adamu Augie as the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Governing Council and Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi  as Vice Chancellor of the institution.

    The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu.

     Ajogwu said  this  development underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and innovation. 

    Augie  succeeds  Prof. Julius Okojie, the former Pro-Chancellor.

     Meanwhile, Al-Akaidi has been confirmed as the substantive Vice Chancellor after serving in an acting role as well as Dean of the College of Science and Computing and Deputy Vice Chancellor responsible for research and innovation.

    Augie, is a distinguished jurist and former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, in 1977.. Her career shifted focus to academia, where she served as an assistant lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University. From 1984 to 1988, she worked as a law lecturer at the Nigerian Law School, teaching a course on evidence.

    In 1988, she began her judicial career and gradually advanced through the ranks. She was first appointed as Chief Magistrate in the Sokoto State Judiciary, until her appointment as a Judge of the High Court in 1992, a position she held until her elevation to the Court of Appeal in 2002.

    The board noted that her exceptional leadership, integrity, and wealth of experience will be invaluable in guiding the university towards its strategic goals and upholding its core values of excellence, innovation, and service.

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    Al-Akaidi obtained a B.Sc and a Master of Science degree in Digital Communications Systems from Loughborough University (UK) and subsequently earned his doctorate from the same institution, specialising in Optical and Communications Engineering in 1988.

    He is a distinguished academic and visionary leader. His extensive experience in higher education, research, and innovation will be beneficial in fulfilling the university’s mission and vision.

    He has pioneered a variety of educational innovations, including blended, online, and e-learning within the United Kingdom and MENA region, as well as introducing MOOCs in the Middle East, thereby revolutionising access to education.

  • We will sustain legacy of Wigwe University, says Fubara

    We will sustain legacy of Wigwe University, says Fubara

    Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has promised to sustain the legacy of the Wigwe University established in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Rivers State by the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe.

    The Governor challenged the political class to reflect on the essence of the struggle for power especially when it was not deployed in impacting society positively. 

    Fubara said that  the three corpses of persons, waiting for burial  used their time, within the short period they lived to make enormous and impactful contributions to humanity.

    He said: “Here lies our brother, his wife and son, everyone has come to celebrate them. It means even in the short period that they lived, they lived impactful lives.  They  made great contributions to humanity.”

    The Governor spoke at the funeral service organised in honour of Herbert, his wife, Chizoba and son Chizi at the Lion of Judah Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Isiokpo Town in Ikwerre Local Government Area on Saturday.

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    He said: “Here is a man, though not a politician, he made his money through our investments. He had the world in his palm financially. He even controlled the political class. 

    “This takes me to my question to the political class. What is all this struggle all about? You want to kill and bury, to what end? 

    “But today, with all the power financially, he couldn’t control life. Is it not enough for us to ask ourselves, why are we struggling?

    “Why are we not making enough impact in the life of our people. Please, let the political class reflect on this”

    Fubara said in immortalising the deceased, the State Government would  work with Herbert Wigwe Foundation to ensure that the Wigwe University was sustained in accordance with the dreams of Herbert Wigwe.

    The Rivers governor also extended appreciation to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Aliko Dangote, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group for their various roles and contributions towards the success of Herbert Wigwe funeral.