By Michael Ezenwata
The Regina Caeli College of Nursing Sciences Awka held its maiden matriculation ceremony and the official opening of the college amid high expectations from the Matriculating students to excel both in character and in learning.
The events kicked off with a Holy Mass celebration presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev.Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish, Awka on July 11.
The Bishop in his homily, expressed delight in the successful take off of academic activities in the college and charged the matriculating students to strive to be of good character and to excel in their academics.
The prelate spoke of the determination of the college to provide quality teaching and expects that as a young college, public spirited individuals should donate generously to assist it in discharging its obligations.
During the reception after the Mass, the Chairman of the occasion, Barr. Sir Tony Agbasiere expressed confidence that the church being what it is, will provide the necessary spiritual back up and discipline to ensure the proper formation of the matriculating students.
Sir Agbasiere urged the students to be resolute in pursuing moral and academic excellence in the college.
He urged them to be patriotic in serving their father land after graduation if the condition is favourable, but to look for greener pastures outside the shores of Nigeria if the guy conditions in the country is not favourable for their stay
He noted that Nigeria has all it takes to make life meaningful for its citizens and urged the nation’s leaders to make the country work by providing the enabling environment especially in the area of security.
Speaking to journalists after the occasion, one of the guests and the Vice Chairman Anambra State Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Comrade Ebere Nwaemesi charged the matriculating students to focus on their studies and not lose sight of why they are in school.
Nwaemesi urged them to be always mindful of their background in whatever they do.
In a remark, one of the matriculating nursing students Mr. Odinaka Isaiah promised to abide by all the ethics, rules and regulations of the college.
Michael Ezenwata is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
