UNIZIK signs collaboration MOU with Chaudhary Devi Lal University, India
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka and the Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU), Haryana, India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration and mutual support in promoting teaching and learning, research and development.
The MOU signing ceremony which was conducted live online in real time marks a significant step toward fostering global academic excellence, research cooperation, and cultural exchange. The partnership covers a range of joint events, exchange programmes, educational resource sharing and partnerships.
Speaking at the online ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie highlighted the great potential of the institution based on available statistical data.
He expressed optimism that the collaboration with Chaudhary University, India would further promote growth and staff development.
On his part, the Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Prof. Vijay Kumar gave a brief background of the institution which he said was named after a former Deputy Prime Minister of India.
He expressed excitement about the coincidence that both Universities were named after Statesmen that served their people creditably. He observed that the collaboration with UNIZIK has great prospects and pledged to support the partnership for the mutual benefit of both institutions.
The ceremony was facilitated by Prof. Charles Nwadigwe, Director, International Collaboration and Linkages of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and Prof. Anu Shukla, the Dean, International Relations and Foreign Affairs of Chaudhary Devi Lal University.
At the online ceremony, both Vice Chancellors signed their own copies of the MOU live while other staff present witnessed and applauded the event.
The event was also witnessed by Dr. Mirian Ngozi Alike of the Philosophy Department who played a pioneering role in initiating the collaboration from the very first day through her academic relationship and friendship with Prof. Anu Shukla. Her effort and commitment laid the foundation for the successful partnership and Memorandum of Understanding between the institutions.