Book Written In Honour of Tansian University VC, Nwadialor Launched
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
A book titled “Dynamism in administrative leadership and human capital development: a festschrift in honour of Professor Eugene Okoye Nwadialor”, has been launched and presented to the public.
Professor Nwadialor is the Vice Chancellor of Tansian University Umunya, and the 311 paged and 21 chaptered book in his honour was edited by six lecturers – E.J.O Ndubuisi, A. Kanu, A. Ngonadi, L.S Edeh, E. Okorie and D.N Umeoduagu.
In an opening remark, the Chairman of the occasion, Engr Chris Nwajioke, noted that the event was to honour a luminary whose intellectual brilliance and academic excellence have made indelible mark in society.
Speaking on behalf of the six Editors that worked on the book, Professor E.J.O Ndubisi explained that the book was crafted to ensure that the honoree lives on; capturing and preserving the qualities that made him extraordinary leader such as unwavering commitment to excellence, dedication to the development of human potential, and visionary approach to educational administration.
Reviewing the book, Professor Meshack Ifurueze of the Department of Accounting, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam recommended it to all at different levels of management, school administrators, researchers and academia, describing it as “leadership encyclopedia”.
Speaking after launching the book, the special guest of honour – the Deputy Speaker of Anambra state Rt. Hon. Sir Chukwuma Okoye (Nwanayoeze Amawbia), the Majority Leader of Anambra State House of Assembly and member representing Ekwusigo Constituency, Honourable Ikenna Ofodeme, Acting Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Dr Eugene Ubaka, represented by the Deputy Rector, Academics, Dr Uche Onuegbu, and President General of Ichi Development Union, Chief Damian Atuigwe, described the honoree as one who has continued to impact society positively, and urged those in leadership positions to emulate him.
On behalf of Academic staff of the university, the Head of Department of Microbiology and former member of Anambra State House of Assembly that represented Aguata One Constituency, Assoc. Prof Cater Dike Nnamdi Umeoduagu, described Professor Nwadialor as one who has given selflessly to academics and the society at large, and in reciprocity now receiving back from society.
The Registrar of the University, Rev. Daniel Igwilo together with the Bursar, Sir Valentine Ikeanyionwu, were not left behind. They extolled highly the virtues of Prof Eugene Nwadialor.
In a vote of thanks, the honoree, Professor Eugene Okoye Nwadialor, the Vice Chancellor of Tansian University Umunya, thanked all that graced the occasion, and promised continuous contributions to societal development.
Unveiling and launching of the book led by Chief Dr Emma Ejiofor, presentation of awards to Nwadialor formed the highpoints of the event.
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