EYAF hails UNIZIK Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Asigbo, on his birthday

By OOlisemeka Sony

The Elite Youths of Anam Foundation (EYAF) has felicitated the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Professor Alex Chinwuba Asigbo, on his birthday.

EYAF describes Prof. Asigbo, a Board of Trustee, BOT member of the foundation as an exceptional scholar, distinguished academic administrator and a gallant giant whose contributions to scholarship, institutional development and mentorship remain outstanding.

In a birthday message jointly signed by the President, Dr. Christopher Ejike Anekwe, and the Secretary, JohnPaul Udoba, the Foundation further extolled Prof. Asigbo for his intellectual depth, resilience, exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to academic excellence.

EYAF described the Oroma-Etiti Anam born scholar as a man who has consistently refused to be diminished by challenges or constrained by circumstances, noting that his academic and professional journey represents a remarkable story of perseverance, diligence and purposeful service.

According to the Foundation, “Prof. Asigbo is a gallant giant who has refused to be compressed by the forces of his time. He has fought from the trenches to the top of the benches, earning every privilege and recognition through sheer diligence, intellectual capacity and proactiveness.”

The Foundation highlighted his impressive record of service in academia and university administration, which includes serving as Director of TETFund, Director of General Studies (GST), Director of Culture and Arts, Head of Department and Dean of the Faculty of Arts.

He also served as President of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) from November 2, 2017, to 2021, further demonstrating his leadership influence and contributions to the advancement of theatre arts and scholarship in Nigeria.

EYAF particularly acknowledged his enduring intellectual contributions, noting that his inaugural lecture, titled “Fighting from the Trenches…”, continues to resonate among scholars within and beyond Nigeria.

The Foundation also recognised his commitment to mentorship and academic development, recalling his tenure as Dean of the Faculty of Arts as one of the significant chapters of his institutional service and influence.

Describing his accomplishments as too numerous to exhaust, EYAF noted that Prof. Asigbo’s legacy goes beyond the offices he has occupied to include the lives he has touched, the institutions he has served and the generations of scholars he continues to inspire.

“His story is one of courage, resilience, intellectual excellence and selfless service. We celebrate not just an accomplished academic and administrator, but a mentor whose impact will continue to endure,” the statement added.

The Foundation prayed for God’s continued blessings upon the celebrant, wishing him sound health, renewed strength, greater accomplishments and many more years of impactful service to humanity and the academic community.

“Happy birthday to a distinguished scholar, revered professor and enduring symbol of academic excellence!”

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