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ZITELLE Group Partners UNIZIK as Prof. Anyaehie Builds Stronger University Industry Collaboration
As part of the broader efforts towards building a greater university industry collaboration, Vice Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Bond Ugochukwu Stanley Anyaehie, has visited ZITELLE Group at its company headquarters in Amansea, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, seeking to strengthen mutual collaboration between the university and the company for the benefit of students and the institution.
Professor Anyaehie made the visit on August 25th, 2026, as part of efforts to explore strategic partnerships with companies within the university’s environment and create opportunities that would impact positively on the university development with benefits to all stakeholders.
During the visit, the Vice Chancellor emphasized the importance of building a mutually beneficial relationship between the university and ZITELLE Group. He called for collaboration in areas including building and development of student hostels, provision of opportunities for Industrial Training (IT), and other initiatives capable of making life more comfortable and productive for students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
He noted that stronger partnerships between the university and companies within its immediate environment would not only benefit the institution but would also provide students with greater access to practical experience, professional exposure and opportunities to connect classroom learning with industry.
The Chief Executive Officer of ZITELLE Group, Chief Okechukwu Dominic Anolue, who received the Vice Chancellor and his team, expressed his willingness to explore areas of partnership with the university.
Chief Anolue, however, raised concerns about the sustainability of agreements that may be affected by changes in university administration, stressing the need for continuity beyond the tenure of the current leadership.
Responding to the concern, Professor Anyaehie assured the ZITELLE Group management that any partnership reached would be properly documented and legally binding through formal agreements between the university and the company.
According to him, putting the terms of the collaboration on paper would ensure continuity and provide a solid foundation for both institutions to achieve their shared objectives, irrespective of future changes in administration.
The delegation included the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Kingsley Ubaoji; Director Information and Public Relations, Comrade Emeka Attah; and Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on New Media, Ekene Ezeumeanya.
The partnership initiative was facilitated by Ugwu Ndubuisi Anthony and Dr. Nweke Chibuzor Chigozie, both of the Department of Political Science, UNIZIK, whose efforts helped bring the two parties together
With discussions now underway, the proposed Zitelle-UNIZIK partnership is expected to open a new chapter of university-industry collaboration, combining private-sector investment with the university’s academic and human-capital development goals.
The visit ended on a positive note, with both sides expressing optimism that a stronger and sustainable partnership between Nnamdi Azikiwe University and ZITELLE Group would emerge.
The proposed collaboration is expected to open new opportunities for students, particularly in the areas of industrial training, accommodation and practical engagement, while also strengthening the relationship between the university and businesses operating within its environment.
The initiative is about Professor Anyaehie’s commitment to improve the welfare of students and position Nnamdi Azikiwe University for stronger engagement with industries and the wider community.
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