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Mobile Paramedics Initiatives of Nigeria Presents Award of Patronage to UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor
The Mobile Paramedics Initiatives of Nigeria has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, and presented him with an Award of Patronage in recognition of his support and contributions to the association.
The visit took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and was led by Prof. Samuel Meludu ,a patron of the association.
Speaking during the visit, Prof. Samuel Meludu said the award was presented in appreciation of the Vice-Chancellor’s support, which had enabled the association to access the resources and facilities required to carry out its activities within the university. He noted that the support had enhanced the association’s operations and strengthened its capacity to achieve its objectives.
He explained that the Mobile Paramedics Initiatives of Nigeria is committed to providing paramedic services and training individuals in basic paramedic skills. According to him, participants who complete the training are awarded Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates.
Prof. Meludu also highlighted some of the challenges confronting the association and appealed to the Vice-Chancellor to intervene. He subsequently presented the Award of Patronage to Prof. Anyaehie, alongside some tracksuits belonging to the association.
In his response, Prof. Anyaehie expressed appreciation for the association’s services and thanked its members for the recognition. He emphasised the importance of prioritising students’ health and well-being, noting the need for effective collaboration to promote health and safety within the university community.
The Vice-Chancellor assured the delegation of the university management’s willingness to sustain meaningful collaboration with the association. He also pledged to look into the challenges raised during the visit and work towards finding lasting solutions that would facilitate the smooth operation of its activities.
Members of the delegation included Chief Abel Nwachukwu, Commander of the association; Dr. Roy Uchefu, Deputy Commander; Prof. Samuel Meludu Commander; Commander Nnemi; Mr. Ndidi Okafor, the association’s administrator; and Mr. Michael Obanye, an officer of the association.
The courtesy visit speaks more on the importance of collaboration between the university management and the Mobile Paramedics Initiatives of Nigeria in advancing students’ health, safety and access to essential paramedic services.
It also reaffirmed the shared commitment of both parties to strengthening health-related initiatives and promoting a safer university environment.
Public Relations Unit, UNIZIK
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