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Madonna University Alumni Association (MUAA) Launches Magazine, Awards Deserving Members + The Public, Says Madonna University is the Best and Most Affordable Private University in Nigeria.
All is now set for the second
edition of the Madonna University Alumni Association, MUAA’s awards ceremony
which has been scheduled to hold in Abuja.
The event tagged, "MUAA
Awards 2013/MUAA Magazine Launch" and slated for October 12, at the Ladi
Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja is the first of its kind since the inception
of the Association.
Speaking with journalists in
Abuja, the National President of the Association, Mr Chima Achu, said some
members of the Association who have contributed towards its growth as well as
other outstanding members who deserve commendation in various fields of
endeavours will be honoured at the event.
Others to be honoured are members
of the public who have also contributed remarkably to the growth of the
nation’s economy, irrespective of their fields.
Mr Achu further disclosed that
the award will be based on an initial criteria set by the Association to
evaluate performances of the awardees,
adding that the awards will be based on merit, as the Association will
not allow any form of inducement as it’s the case in most awards in Africa.
The President had further
divulged that the maiden edition of the Association's magazine, MUAA Magazine,
shall be officially unveiled and launched during the event. He said that coming
up with a maiden edition of MAUU Magazine was a tremendous achievement and a
dream accomplished by the executives and other members of the Association.
He said, “The magazine will
celebrate excellence, hard-work and successes of our members. It will also
showcase efforts by the National Executive Committee and various chapters in
advancing the course of the vibrant Association. People can say it’s an
ordinary magazine, but it is something we have been working hard to achieve. For
years, we have tried to get this done. This is because it is one masterpiece
that will unite the activities of our members globally.
‘’With over 23,000 members
worldwide and with our Headquarters in London, United Kingdom, we have so much
to celebrate.’’ He added.
Meanwhile, prominent Nigerians
who will be honoured at the event include; former Governor of Anambra State,
Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezife who will be receiving a life time achievement award;
former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Akin Olujimi will be
receiving a Public Service Award, DG of Institute of Leadership Training, Mr.
Afowori will be honoured as well.
According to the President,
event’s Red Carpet will open by 3pm, while the main event shall follow suit.
Speaking on the ongoing strike of
the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Association President said,
the issue of decay in the educational system is something that has happened
systematically over a period of time. He said it was a known fact that
budgetary allocation to education in the last 25 years has been quite less than
the standard set by the United Nations, hence ‘’ you don’t expect this current
administration to mop up those lapses just instantly. It will take time to get
this done, as it requires systematic approach.’’
He also stressed on the need to
declare an emergency in the educational sector in order to bail it out of the
lapses of several years. He however
appealed to ASUU to sheathe its sword and reopen the nation’s universities.
‘’It’s imperative to note that dialogue remains the better option; hence they
should go back to classes, while dialogue continues. Asking the Federal
Government to cough out almost 3 trillion naira as a last option is a wild
goose chase and totally unrealistic. The amount is equivalent to a nation’s
total budget and not realistic at all’’ He said.
Debunking the erroneous belief
that Madonna University is expensive, and not affordable, Achu said, ‘’ I must
tell you that Madonna University remains the cheapest of Nigerian Private
Universities. Madonna University’s fee is not even up to half a million. If
compared to other Universities fees that remain above one million naira per
session, it is crystal clear that the school is very considerate even with the
quality of education it delivers. You need to pay to get quality. Madonna
University is the best private University in Nigeria and to have its fees below
half a million is commendable. You don’t expect the school to hire Professors
both within and outside Nigeria, and they won’t take care of them.’’
Speaking on the school’s
stringent disciplinary actions against Madonna University students which most
of the students appear not to be comfortable with, the President said that the
school governing council had provided basic rules, which he said were not
stringent enough compared to other universities, therefore any student who
signs under those rules and accepts to study in the school must continue to
obey the rules. He said ‘’during
admission, you are meant to go through the school’s rules and sign that you
will abide by them. There were no such rules when we were in the University in
those days, but because the school was a little liberal, students abused the
opportunity, and different cult groups emerged. In order to keep the good image
of the school, and as a Catholic school, it had to put in place some basic
rules which I believe is working. Now, all students are meant to live on camp,
and if you are to leave the school any time, you must state the reason why you
are leaving. We have military men and mobile police everywhere in the school
just to ensure that the University’s rules are kept.’’
On quality of graduates, the
Association President said Madonna University has received commendations from
different organizations for producing the best hands into the Nigerian job
markets, citing examples to include the CEO of African Achiever Award whom he
said was a product of Madonna University. He said Zenith bank has equally sent
a commendation letter to the school for their products. ‘’ Definitely, Madonna
University is one of the best Universities in Nigeria’’
Meanwhile, speaking on the second
edition of the Madonna University Alumni Association, MUAA’s awards ceremony
which has been scheduled to hold in Abuja, the President said the event is tagged, "MUAA Awards
2013/MUAA Magazine Launch" and slated for October 12, at the Ladi Kwali
Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja. He said the 2013 edition is the first of its kind
since the inception of the Association.
He disclosed further that some members of the Association
who have contributed towards its growth as well as other outstanding members
who deserve commendation in various fields of endeavours will be honoured at
the event.
By Adoy Ali
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