UNIZIK Nursery and Primary School Celebrates Excellence at 2026 Graduation, Records Outstanding Academic and Infrastructure Milestones
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Nursery and Primary School, Awka, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, celebrated the graduation of its 2025/2026 academic session pupils during a colourful Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony, highlighting the school’s remarkable academic achievements, infrastructural transformation and commitment to excellence.
The event, held at the school premises, brought together members of the University Management, parents, staff, pupils and distinguished guests in celebration of another successful academic year.
In her welcome address, the Headmistress, Mrs. Elizabeth Uju Ifeacho, described the occasion as a celebration of excellence, resilience and collective accomplishment. She thanked God for a successful academic session and expressed appreciation to the University Management, Board of Governors, parents and members of staff for their unwavering support.
Mrs. Ifeacho, who noted that she was privileged to serve as the school’s third substantive Headmistress and the first to rise from its teaching staff, described the institution as one united family where teachers, parents and management work together to nurture discipline, academic excellence and sound moral values.
She highlighted the school’s impressive academic records, revealing that one of its pupils, Chigolum Victory, secured a prestigious scholarship to OSNON Academy, Uga. She also announced that the school emerged overall winner in the MATHALON Inter-School Mathematics Competition and finished third in the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Children’s Day Quiz Competition.
The Headmistress further disclosed that all 37 candidates presented by the school for the UNIZIK High School entrance examination recorded outstanding results, with the highest score standing at 93 while every candidate surpassed the minimum qualifying mark of 50. To encourage excellence, she announced that the school’s management approved a cash award of ₦10,000 each for the overall best pupils from Nursery Three to Primary Six.
Reaffirming the school’s commitment to holistic education, Mrs. Ifeacho stated that emphasis was placed on discipline, punctuality, integrity and the fear of God, while pupils also participated in educational excursions to the Federal Road Safety Corps, Stanel World and other learning centres to broaden their knowledge.
She also highlighted major infrastructural improvements made during the academic session through the support of the University Management under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie. The projects included the renovation of the pre-nursery block, replacement of damaged aluminium windows, repainting of classroom blocks, repairs to ceilings, doors and electrical facilities, provision of new desks, chairs and whiteboards, installation of CCTV cameras and solar-powered lighting, rehabilitation of the school’s access road, and sustained environmental sanitation.
According to her, the management also strengthened the workforce through the engagement of six casual teachers and ten casual minders. She added that documentation and biometric capturing of unpaid staff had been completed, with one affected teacher already restored to the payroll after years of waiting.
Mrs. Ifeacho paid a glowing tribute to the late Mr. Chinemerem Ugwumba Uzoma, a dedicated member of staff who passed away during the session, describing him as a committed educator whose legacy would continue to inspire generations. She recalled that the school organised a Service of Songs in his honour on July 3, 2026.
She concluded by encouraging the graduating pupils to remain disciplined, hardworking and worthy ambassadors of the institution wherever they find themselves.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, congratulated the graduating pupils on their successful completion of primary education and urged them to remain focused as they advance in their academic journey.
The Vice-Chancellor commended the Headmistress, teachers and parents for their dedication to the children’s development and announced plans to personally undertake the renovation of the nursery section and its playground. He also assured the school of the University’s commitment to recruiting additional teachers and rewarding members of staff for their dedication and hard work.
Earlier, the Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Osondu Nnamdi, welcomed guests to the ceremony and described the event as a celebration of pupils who had distinguished themselves in both character and learning.
He commended the teachers for their dedication and acknowledged the Headmistress for her exemplary leadership, while applauding the active role played by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in the school’s growth. He urged parents to continue supporting the development of the school so it could achieve even greater success in the coming academic session.
Mr. Nnamdi also appreciated the University’s Governing Council, Management, Senate and the School Board for creating an enabling environment for the institution to thrive.
The ceremony featured the presentation of prizes to outstanding pupils, the cutting of the graduation cake, the unveiling of the 2026 Graduation and Prize-Giving Yearbook, colourful cultural and musical performances by pupils and teachers, as well as an emotional farewell address delivered by the Head Boy, Aniedu Godwin.
Dignitaries at the event included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Hilda Osisioma; the PTA Chairman, Pastor Samuel Idowu; the Head, Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Dr. Doris Ugwude; the Father of the Day, Mr. Tony Onyido; the Mother of the Day, Dr. Nnabude Chinelo Ijeoma; the Principal of UNIZIK High School, Mrs. Israel O. A.; alongside parents, staff, pupils and other invited guests.