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UNIZIK SOCIAL POLICY INSTITUTE SET FOR NEW BUILDING AS BENEFACTOR ARCHBISHOP NZEKWESI INSPECTS SITE
The Institute of Social Policy and Strategic Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is set to commence construction of its institute building following a visit by its benefactor, Archbishop Dr. Onyeka Nzekwesi, to inspect the proposed site.
Archbishop Nzekwesi,, CEO, PINELEAF ESTATE and Presiding Bishop, Jesus is Alive Church International is supporting the project through endowment of the building. He visited the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, on Friday, October 16, 2026, alongside members of his team and staff of the Institute.
Speaking during the courtesy visit at the Vice-Chancellor’s office, the Director of the Institute, Prof. Uche Collins Nwogwugwu, said the delegation had come to inform the Vice-Chancellor about the proposed construction and introduce the benefactor, who was ready to support the development of the Institute’s permanent building.
Prof. Nwogwugwu explained that Archbishop Nzekwesi and his team were also prepared to inspect the proposed site ahead of the commencement of construction.
In his response, Prof. Anyaehie expressed delight at the initiative, describing it as a commendable contribution that would benefit the University community and society at large.
The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the benefactor for his commitment to the project and assured the delegation of the University’s support. He directed Engr. Ezeokafor Lawrence, Director of Physical Planning to accompany them to the site expressing regret that an earlier scheduled appointment would prevent him from joining the site inspection.
Prof. Anyaehie encouraged the delegation to seek assistance from the University whenever necessary.
Other members of the delegation included Hon. Titus Akpudo, former PG ASTUC, brother of the benefactor and a friend of the Institute, and Mr. Shittu Owolabi, an architect with the Physical Planning Unit, among others.
The proposed building is expected to strengthen the Institute’s infrastructure and support its academic and research activities in social policy and strategic studies.
Public Relations Unit, UNIZIK
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