THE FIRE INCIDENCE AT OKEKE HOSTEL, UNN: An Eye-Witness Account

INTRODUCTION:
It is no longer news that 300 series in Okeke Hostel of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka has gone up in flames. However, there are a number of things you may not know or most probably, you have heard but still do not believe. As a result of this, I have taken it upon myself to add mine to the many write-ups about the darkest of all Christmas in the history of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

THE DETAILS FROM MY PERSPECTIVE
On Wednesday, 23rd December, 2015 at about 8:00pm, I was about retiring for the day, haven returned early that night, when my friend and colleague in the department sent me a distress call, “Chibueze! Where are you? Please I need your help. My hostel is on fire.” On hearing her, I found myself wishing again I were a Superman (if it ever existed outside the world of dreams and fictions). Putting on all I had put off beforehand, I hurried to Isa-Kaita Hostel from the University’s Second Gate (you can never know the distance if you have not visited UNN). With each step I wished I could fly faster than I ran. Before I got to the scene, I had called as many persons as came to mind, even though some of them already heard and were all making moves to salvage the situation.

On arrival, I saw

FROM THE WELFARE'S DESK

I bring to you greetings of solidarity as you enjoy the birth of our
Lord this Christmas.

ANNOUNCEMENT
It has come to my notice of the increased rate of robbery within the
school premises.
Please we should do necessary things so unnecessary things wouldnt come our way.
A Note of warning to all Nigerian Students still in the Den,especially
our Lionesses, you should take cautious measures especially on as you
keep your belongings now that the school environment is scanty and
prone to

NUESA, UNN sets New Record with the CONDUCTS of the FIRST EVER ELECTRONIC VOTING

The 2015 election of the National Union of Engineering Students (NUESA) University of Nigeria, Nsukka was a huge success courtesy of the innovation emanating from the minds of the members of the electoral board headed by Sen. Nwangele Godwin Chukwuemeka. The whole process was conducted online enabling student to vote even from the comfort of their rooms, classrooms, lodges, etc. within the stipulated time for the election. Also, turnout of voters which was usually very low in the faculty of engineering witnessed a turnaround as the students of the faculty were intrigued by the whole idea of the electoral commission leveraging technology so as to curb all of the malpractices in the electoral process. The voter turnout was 200% more than that of the last election thanks to the freedom given to students to vote from wherever.

At the beginning of the electoral process,

Re: REVISED TIME TABLE OF EVENTS FOR 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION

The above headline appeared on the university website on Tuesday, 8th
December, 2015, and since then, so many questions and suggestive
comments have been spreading about it. I deemed it necessary to
address this issue due to the number of questions I have been faced
with as regards the revised timetable of events.
A careful observation will make it clear that the timetable under the
heading above is not for undergraduate students but for post-graduate
students.
Before the timetable of events, there is a clear indication

FIRST POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS LIST

This is to announce to the general public, especially applicants for
post-graduate studies that the primary admission list has been
released.
Successful candidates are hereby informed that Postgraduate Studies
for the 2015/2016 Session will resume on 11 January, 2016. The
detailed information on payment of acceptance/school fees

JUPEB: FINAL SUPPLEMENTARY ADMISSION LIST

The last list of students admitted into the JUPEB Programme for the
2015/2016 Academic Session is out. If your name is not on any of the
two lists released earlier, this is another list to check. Download
the list here:
http://www.unn.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/JUPEB-Final-Supplementary-List1.pdf

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS AT THE FORTHCOMING CULTURAL WEEK

Do you have any form of cultural display to present?
Are you eager to display your cultural talent or that of your group?
This is your opportunity.
Call the organizers on the following numbers to get your name on the
list today through 07035752222,07062496683.
Deadline for submission of names is Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

STEPS ON HOW TO DO YOUR FINAL CLEARANCE:

STEP(optional); Department clearance.
STEP 1: Library clearance
STEP 2: Fee clearance
STEP 3: Alumni clearance
STEP 4: Student affairs clearance
STEP 5: Security clearance
STEP 6 : Payment of Convocation fee at any bank through draft, then
change the teller at the Busary Department opposite UNN Press
STEP 7: Audit clearance behind PAA
STEP 8 : Faculty clearance
FINAL STEP 9: Collection of Certificate with stamped audit receipts
and faculty dues receipts at the Faculty.
Please note that not all departments do clearance at the departmental
level. Thus we have termed it "optional". If your department does,
then you must add it to your list.
Happy Final Clearance
Wish you all d best
Hope to eat your rice soon!!!

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

LECTURE-FREE DAYS FOR SUG CULTURAL WEEK

Please note that the following days have been declared lecture-free
days by the university administration through the office of the Vice
Chancellor due to the Cultural Week organized by the Student Union
Government. Also worthy of note is the fact that these lecture-free
days affect both the Nsukka and Enugu campuses of the university.
Details of the lecture-free days are as follows:
Monday, 7th to Wednesday, 9th December, 2015 - Lecture-free days for
Freshmen due to their orientation
Thursday, 10th to Saturday, 12th December, 2015 - Lecture-free days
for all students to mark the SUG Cultural Week 2015.
In furtherance of this directive, a circular, duely signed by the Dean
of Student Affairs has been passed across to the Deans of Faculties to
ensure strict compliance.

Comr. Okeke Chibueze O.
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

2014/2015 DEGREE RESULT

Sincere apologies for publishing it this late. Though I got it quite
early, I had to wait till I got the permission to share the link,
considering the sensitive nature of the document.
Below are the links to download the 2014/2015 Degree Result as
approved by the senate during her siting last week.

List 1: http://www.unn.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DegreeResultsA1%282014-2015%29.pdf
List 2: http://www.unn.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DegreeResultsA2%282014-2015%29.pdf

Congratulations to the newly confirmed Superlions and lionesses. May
the Lord guide you as you initiate your clearance processes.
Finally, we await the item 7 that will announce your convocation.
More of God's grace in your endeavours henceforth.

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

SUG CULTURAL WEEK 2015

The Office of the Vice President
Student's Union Government
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Presents

SUG Cultural Week 2015
Theme: Awaken the Giant Within!

Activities:
Monday, 7th-Wednesday, 9th:
First Year Orientation
Venue: Ekpo Convocation Arena
Time:9am daily
(Powered by Students Affairs Department)

Thursday. 10th: Career Fair
Featuring:
Idea Challenge, Career Talk, Career booth/Interview, Workshop,Youth Speak
Venue: PAA
Time: 9am prompt
Dress code:Corporate

Friday:Cultural Day
Venue: Freedom Square
Time: 9am prompt
Featuring: Drama (Ejije), Discussion/Debate by Linguistics/English
Dept, Faculty Presentations (the faculty with the highest
representation goes with a gift), Cultural Dance, Coronations, and
Title Giving.
Venue: Freedom Square
Dress code: Traditional/ Native Outfit.
Forms on sale for the following titles:
Igwe
Lol
Onowu
Ochieze
Ada
Okpara
Ozo
NdI Ichie (Cabinet Chiefs)
Umu ada
Eze mmuo (mouth piece of the god)

Deadline for collection and submission of forms is Wednesday, 9th
December @ 12noon.
For details on the forms, please call 07035752222,07062496683.

Sunday: Thanksgiving Service
Venue: Christ Church Chapel.

Signed:
Comr. Joy Chinaza Nebo
Vice President/Chairperson.

FASA FEST! FASA FEST!! FASA FEST!!!

Faculty of Arts Student Association
Presents
FASA FEST 2015

A one-of-a-kind festival/dance competition for students of the association.
This event is aimed at harnessing the dancing skills of FASAites.
Prizes to be won:
- 1st Prize - N25,000.00 + an award of excellence for the department
they represent.
- 2nd Prize - N15,000.00
- 3rd Prize - N10,000.00
- Consolation prizes for other participants

Forms available @N1,500.00 per dance group. Pick yours at FASA Secretariat.
Please read the terms and conditions below

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- All departments in the faculty must be represented. Departmental
D.O.S, please take note.
- Participating group must be made up of not more than five members
and not less than three.
- Participating group must submit a studio picture of it's to either
07038277621 (whatsapp) or 2B5C7F4C (BBM).
- Dancing will be in two categories namely cultural and contemporary.
Please note that you will NOT only be judged by your dancing skills
but also by your dress codes.
- The winning group will receive a cash prize of N25,000.00 with an
award of excellence for the department they represent. Other prizes
include:
- N15,000.00 for second place winner
- N10,000.00 for third place winner
- Consolation prizes for other participants
- Mercenaries are not allowed and any group defaulting in this matter
will be disqualified. Thus, all the members of each dance group must
be members of the department they represent.
- Forms are already on sales at N1,500.00. Interested dance groups
should purchase their forms by contacting the Director of Socials,
FASA through 07038277621.
- Deadline for submission of all forms is…
- Tentatively, the event is scheduled to hold on Friday, 18th
December, 2015. If there be any changes to this date for whatever
reasons, you will be duly communicated.
For sponsorship and advert booking, contact 08023139377 (calls, whatsapp)

Signed:
Igwe David Elesie
Director of Socials,
FASA, UNN