By Nkiru Anakor
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) will continue to strengthen its commitment to enviromental sustainability, and strategic partnerships. The Director of the COOU Centre for Climate Change, Environmental Impact Analysis and Labour Services, Prof. Luke Chika Eme said this when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the University Management on August 17.
According to him, the visit was aimed at deepening institutional collaboration and brought together representatives of organisations with shared interests in climate action, healthcare, environmental sustainability, research, professional training, entrepreneurship and community development.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Environmental Sustainability), Prof. Anselem Nweke. Prof. Eme thanked the University Management for receiving the delegation and introduced the participating organisations.
They included Health Code Product Co. Limited/Aim and Glow International Limited, led by its Country Manager, Alwin Chen; the Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, led by Rev. Fr. Dr. Udoye; University on the Niger Teaching Hospital, Iyi-Enu, Ogidi, led by its Chief Medical Director, Dr. Henry Obidimma; and OMAA Industries Limited, Nnewi, led by its Executive Director, Dr. Paschal Mbah.
Speaking on the purpose of the visit, Prof. Eme stressed the importance of universities building productive partnerships that extend academic knowledge and research beyond the classroom and laboratory into practical solutions to societal challenges.
He noted that the collaboration would provide an opportunity to harness expertise and resources across sectors to address critical issues ranging from climate change and environmental impact to healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship and community development.
Responding on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nweke welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the University’s openness to innovations and meaningful partnerships. He emphasized that sustainable institutional development could not be achieved in isolation, noting that collaboration remains essential to advancing the university’s vision and translating research and innovation into tangible societal impact.
Prof. Nweke further highlighted the vice-chancellor’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability, describing it as one of the key reasons she remains receptive to partnerships that promote a healthier and more sustainable environment. The engagement also witnessed a goodwill gesture from Health Code Product Co. Limited/Aim and Glow International Limited, which presented a gift to the University Vice-Chancellor.
Also present were the Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ikechukwu Nwanoro; Associate Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Ngozi Mmadubogwu; Director, COOU Centre for Development, Management and Support, Ven. Prof. J. K. J. Onuorah; and the University Public Relations Officer, Dr. Harrison Mmadubueze
Nkiru Anakor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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