The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Charles Arinze Igwe, has said there is no bias in the selection of honorary doctorates at the 51st convocation ceremony.
The university had listed the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Ms Nneka Onyeri Ikpe. Former Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ogbonnaya Onovo. The recipients are General JOJ Okoloagu (rtd) and Mr. Igochukwu Weli. This development raised concerns about the nature of the Union.
However, in response to concerns at a press conference announcing the call-up, Igwe said the call-up was based on availability.
He said he hoped most of those consulted and nominated from outside the South East region would be “recognized next year” and stressed that the agency would continue to reflect the character of the Commonwealth in all its dealings. .
Regarding the recent allegations of admission fraud raised against the university on the floor of the Senate, he said the university has always taken great care in admitting students in line with her mission.
He said: “UNN is more than just a university. Anyone who wants to be a UNN student must study hard. UNN is known for being disciplined. We maintain standards.” he said, insisting that there was no racketeering activity anywhere at UNN.
At a convocation to be held at the Nsukka campus on Friday, Igwe disclosed that 11,444 people would be awarded degree certificates.
According to him, the breakdown of results includes 288 first-class honors. 4,853 Second Class Superior; 5,077 Second Class Junior. 653, Third Class. 7 items passed, 616 items were unclassified.
Source: guardian.ng