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Prof. Edeoga assumes duty as VC ... Unveils action plans.

Professor Hilary Odo Edeoga, Vice-Chancellor.

Professor Hilary Odo Edeoga, Vice-Chancellor.Professor Hilary Odo Edeoga, on Tuesday, March 1, 2011,  assumed duty as the fourth Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. This followed a successful handover to him by his predecessor, Professor Ikenna Onyido, FAS, on Monday, February 28, 2011 in a colourful ceremony  held in the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference room.

On assumption of office, Professor Edeoga met with other Principal officers of the University, the Committee of Deans and Directors, Senate of the University and the entire membership of University community, comprising staff,  students and Heads of Corporate Organizations.

From the desk of the Vice-Chancellor

 

Global Economic Meltdown: Implications for the Nigerian Public Service

Professor Ikenna Onyido, FAS, Vice Chancellor, MOUAU.

The maiden October Lecture of the Association of Heads of Federal  Establishments (AHFE), Abia State Chapter, took place last year (on 20th October, 2009).

In his paper on the occasion titled “Global Economic Meltdown: Implications for the Nigerian Public Service”, 

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Vice-Chancellor Professor Hilary Odo Edeoga's Inauguration Address

Vice-Chancellor Professor Hilary Odo Edeoga's Inauguration Address.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Hilary Odo Edeoga's Inauguration Address.Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University
Members of the Governing Council of the University
Principals Officers of the University
Members of Senate
My Lords Spiritual and Temporal
Your Royal Highnesses, Chiefs and Elders
Distinguished Academics and Staff of the University
Distinguished Invited Guests
Members of the Press
Ladies and Gentlemen
Great Umudykes

Vice Chancellor congratulates MOUAU's Registrar

Dr B. N. Adeniji, MOUAU Registrar.

The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Professor Ikenna Onyido, FAS, has congratulated the University's Registrar for her well deserved elevation to the grade of Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management.

The Vice Chancellor indicated that the recognition, a result of hardwork and contribution to the development of the Institute was worthy of joy; and assured the Registrar that the entire University rejoiced with her.

MOUAU staff participates in International Programme

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Staff of the Department of Plant Health Management, Dr. E. F. Asawalam is participating in an International Exchange Programme at  Texas University, in the United States of America. The programme is organized and funded by USDA and lasts from August to December, 2010.

Earlier in June 2010, Dr. E. F. Asawalam and Dr. R. Eneje of the Department of Soil Science and Meteorology, participated in the International Conference of the Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) in China

World Changers Conference: A Worthy Experience

Christian News

WorldChangersConf2010The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike hosted a Christian Conference called “World Changers Conference” on 28th and 29th July, 2010.

The event described by a participant as a convivial Christian gathering, attracted large number of staff and students of the University.

Evangelist Emma Adimora who proposed the programme was on ground with his staff, and a team of anointed ministers of the  gospel to share the word of God with the audience.

Recent Advances of Biotechnology in Animal and Plant Production

Biotechnology

By Dr Chike Ugwene

Consumption of poultry meat and eggs is increasing steadily moving from a global total of 85 million tonnes in 1992 to 117 million tonnes in 2000 (Executive Guide to World Poultry Trends, 2001,). Biotechnology has provided good tool for breeders to select for and monitor the age at sexual maturity, rate of lay before and after moult, livability in the growing and laying house, egg weight, body weight, feed conversion, shell colour, shell strength, albumen height, egg inclusions (blood and meat spots) and temperament and traits affecting the productivity of the parent. Egg production per hen housed will continue to be the single most important trait under biotechnological selection. However, the emphasis has been shifting from peak rate of lay to persistency of lay.

Basic Questions a good Online Researcher should ask

Internet Researcher

By Chiemezie P. Uzuegbu

In contemplating to rely on or print internet information for research, the researcher should ask himself or herself the following questions:

  1. Where or what organisation is responsible for this site hosting this document?
  2. How accurate is this information on this site likely to be?
  3. Why is the site made available?
  4. How comprehensive is the information?

Relatively, answers to these questions, may be presented as follows;

Some Global challenges in Food Production

Air Seeder.

By Dr E. N. Nwachukwu.

Unfortunately, the gain of intensive agriculture is fast being eroded by ethical and environmental problems created in its production process.

Prominent among these problems are the use of agro-chemicals and genetically modified(GM) plant and animal stocks. It is obvious, we  need sufficient food worldwide, however food must be produced in a safe and sustainable manner- This view has been expressed strongly and presently alternative methods of mass food production for the teeming world population without compromising human health and environmental safety is being advocated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) which are both outstanding organs of the United Nations (UN) concerned with the state of world food and human health, respectively.

MOUAU Staff become Registered Animal Scientists

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Each of the following staff of the College of Animal Science and Animal Production (CASAP) of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU); Dr. U. K. Oke (Deputy Dean), Dr. E. N. Nwachukwu, DR. O. Okah, having satisfied requisite conditions, has been admitted as Registered Animal Scientist (RAS) by the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science. This took place during the Institute's second induction ceremony in Kano from 27th to 29th July, 2010.

17th Matriculation Ceremony: Full Text of Vice Chancellor’s Address

17th Matriculation Ceremony @ MOUAU.

The 17th Matriculation Ceremony of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike as reported in earlier editions of MOUAU UPDATE, took place on March 27, 2010.
In this edition, readers are served the full text of the Vice Chancellor’s address on the historic occasion. Please read on:

Head of Department of Microbiology bags International Award

Dr. Uchechi Ekwenye

Dr. Uchechi EkwenyeDr. Uchechi Ekwenye, Ag. Head of Department of Microbiology, of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike has received the prestigious Elsevier Foundation award from the Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS).
Dr. Ekwenye was among twelve (12) scientists from Africa, Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean who were honoured with the 2010 Elsevier Foundation award for excellence in research. She received an award for Young Women Scientists in Biology for the African Region.

Staff derive benefit from Strategic Management Course

Professor Ikenna Onyido, FAS, Vice Chancellor, MOUAU.

Vice Chancellor, Professor Ikenna Onyido, FAS, emphasizing a point during the opening ceremonyA strategic course for Senior Academic and Non-Teaching Staff of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike commenced within the University campus on 30th July, 2010.
The on-going, highly rewarding Strategic Management Training entails teaching and exchange of ideas on critical issues touching on Strategic and Program Planning, Leadership, Ethics and


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Room 403, Dr. Alex Ekwueme  Building. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia, Abia State.
Phone: +234.806.397.8388. Or e-mail patrickchikeziee@yahoo.co.in, mouauupdate@mouau.edu.ng


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