UNIZIK Holds Two-day Capacity Building For Staff To Kick-start 2024/2025 Academic Session

Management of the Nnamdi Azikwe University in Awka, the Anambra State capital, has launched a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at equipping career officers and trainers for the 2024/2025 academic session.

The capacity workshop was organized recently by the Centre for Counselling and Career Development (CCCD) of the university, under the theme  “Essentials of Effective Career Coaching and Counselling,”as published in the institution's bulletin 

Declaring the event open, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph  Ikechebelu, commended the CCCD for its proactive initiative. 

In his opening remarks, Prof. Ikechebelu emphasised the critical role of career coaching and counselling in shaping the future of students and young professionals. 

He encouraged participants to fully engage with the sessions, noting that the workshop represents not only a professional development opportunity but also a platform to positively influence lives.

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Prof. Obi-Nwosu also expressed appreciation to the Acting Vice-Chancellor for his continued support of the Centre and its initiatives.

Participants in the workshop include both staff and student representatives from across the university. Over the two days, they will engage in hands-on training, discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions designed to enhance their capacity for career guidance and mentorship.

In attendance are Deans of faculties, Heads of Departments, Directors, Coordinators of Centres, Union representatives and student representatives.

The event reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to holistic student development, professional excellence, and the establishment of robust support systems to foster growth and productivity.