Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Prof. Charles Esimone, has commended Master Victor Onwuka and Miss Onyinye Okafor of UNIZIK’s high school for emerging the overall best in national Chemistry competition held in Lagos recently.
The duo came out best in both female and male categories of the competition organised by the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN).
The competition tagged ‘CSN Secondary School Chemistry Competition 2021’ had two representatives each from the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Master Onwuka and Miss Okaforeho represented UNIZIK and Anambra state.
Receiving the students and a delegation from the High School in his office on Wednesday, the Vice-Chancellor expressed his delight at the success recorded by the students.
“I am deeply elated at the success recorded by our students. They have through this victory written the University’s name on the world map. I thank all the staff and the various players who contributed to the success we are celebrating today; this is a teamwork.”
“These two students have commenced a journey that will take them beyond the description of man. You are the first fruit of our heart desire. All our works is to make the High school a force to reckon with globally. We encourage you not to relent with this primary success. I urge you to see this as not the endpoint but as a foundation upon which you will build your success on.
“There are lots of opportunities available there. You need to strive in all ramifications to maintain that success but remember, the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom,” Esimone said.
The VC also commended their teacher, Chukwunonso Onyenanu, for his commitment in teaching them to become a success story.
He further promised that the University Management would not relent in strategic investment in the UNIZIK high school especially in the area of infrastructure and staff welfare.
Earlier, the acting Head Teacher, UNIZIK High School, Mrs. Atinuke Israel, said Onwuka scored 92 per cent in the male category, while Okafor recorded 87 per cent in the female category.
She congratulated the students on their feats, attributing it to intensive preparations by the school and divine backing.
The President, CSN, Prof. Moses Chendo, said the competition was targeted at rekindling nostalgia by boosting interest in Chemistry and other science subjects among students.
Among the delegation in the VCs include the Anambra state Chair of CSN, Prof. Theresa Onuegbu, the Vice Chairperson CSN, Prof. Sylvia Okonkwo, the Chairperson, UNIZIK High School Parents Teachers Council, Dr. Ogechukwu Aribodor, the HOD, Pure and Industrial Chemistry Department, Dr. Uche Ekpunobi, among others.
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