The Imo state University Owerri Alumni has announced the association readiness to hold it first global convention under the leadership of Dr. Anayo Chukwunonye Uhiara on 17 - 20th of August, 2023 with Hon. High Chief Canice Moore Chukwugozie Nwachukwu Omeogo, Ogbaturuenyi Na Orlu as the Chairman of the occasion
This was disclosed during a press briefing organized by the association executive members at the new Imo state NUJ Secretariat new Owerri on 12th August, 2023.
Global IMSU Graduates Alumni(GIMSUGA) is a membership association which comprises of everyone, who has acquired a certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctoral degree or an honorary degree of the Imo State University, Owerri and who is duly registered in and financially committed with any of our chapters in any part of the globe.
According to the Dr. Anayo Chukwunonye Uhiara the Global President, The theme of this Convention is ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS AND THE STABILISATION OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES FOR INDUSTRY 4.0 ERA is apt and well situated both in time and circumstance.
He went further to explain that, this theme is as much important as it is germane to the contemporary life of the global world order. Nigerian universities must not isolate themselves from this contemporary global technological innovations and transformation, especially at this time in the development of the country." It was carefully chosen to give vent to the issues of the moment and to allow for a robust conversation about the need for both university management and graduates of Universities and other tertiary institutions to key into this new transformational order for the stabilization of our higher educational system. The involvement of alumni system is particularly essential in challenging times, such as the transformative industry 4.0 era, which demands an agile and adaptive higher education system. Industry 4.0.is a term that describes the ongoing transformation of traditional industries, like manufacturing, through the use of advanced technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing), and robotics. In this new arrangement, machines, devices, and systems are connected and can communicate with each other through the internet" He added
The choice of Prof. John Cliff Nwadike, the Honourable Commissioner for Education in Imo State and a lecturer in our University; an erudite scholar, a great Imo Star, and distinguished academic as the keynote speaker underscores the importance of this theme and the convention. The chairman of the occasion is Hon. High Chief Canice Moore Chukwugozie Nwachukwu, Member representing the good people of Orlu/ Orsu / Oru East Federal Constituency while the Co- chairman, Nze Nwabueze Mbanaso, Assistant General Manager/ Regional Bank Head, Fidelity Bank PLC, Imo-Abia Region and the Imo State Governor will be the Special Guest of Honour explains to our members the richness of this Convention, He asserted.
This convention holding in Owerri- Imo state capital is a four (4) days fiesta that highlights the talents, beauty and pageantry of the members of the Alumni Association from across the world. They have members who are not indigenes of the state, and so they are here to show that the association operate without barriers and the state is safe contrary to the alleged media hype of insecurity. "As critical stakeholders in Imo state, we must partner with the government to stop the negative propaganda that Imo state is not safe" he affirmed.
Concluding, he used the great opportunity to extend Alumni invitations to all Imo Stars who are yet to formally register with the alumni association to be present and participate in all the activities lined up for this convention. For note of emphasis, he listed the program that will usher in the main convention as follows, on Thursday, 17th of August will be the arrival and host Home Hospitality Reception at Golden Tulip Essentials, Okigwe Road, Owerri by 6pm. On Friday 18th of August, 2023 by 6:0am at Golden Tulip Essential will be for Aerobic exercises. By 10am they will converge for the Town Hall Meeting and House of Friendship Exhibition at IMSU Auditorium. On Saturday 18th August by 7am in the morning will be Health Walk and medical examination while for the Convention ceremony and Award Presentation and Annual General Meeting will commence by 11am. On Sunday, 20th of August, 2023 in Thanksgiving to God for a successful convention, at St. Joseph Catholic Chaplaincy, IMSU by 9am after which members will be expected to depart to their various destinations.
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