NEW YEAR MESSAGE

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

NEW YEAR MESSAGE

With a heart filled with joy and gladness I welcome all our great Lions and Lionesses into the new year, especially the new ones whose success was announced through the recently updated admission lists. May the Lord make us all more successful than we have been in 2016.

So many things marked our coexistence in 2016.
Together we fought gallantly through the hurdles of electioneering and campaigns
Together we struggled through academic and non-academic hurdles,
Together we faced scarcity and the pains of the economic recession
Together we rejoiced at the provision of street lights on campus by our amiable Vice Chancellor, Prof. B. C. Ozumba
The extensions for course registrations
The battle for the reversal of increased school fees
The many programs and packages of the Students' Union Government like
-The Inter Hostel Tournaments
-The Inter Faculty Debate and its accompanying Essay Competition
-The Inter Campus Tournament (Ozumba Cup)
-The Reawaken the Giant and its accompanying Scholarship to 50 Students
--The SUG Week and its accompanying Skill Acquisitions, Cultural Day and other activities
-Student Empowerment Programs of various types and scopes
-etc.
Together we passed through the pains of seeing our other half (UNEC) suspended for a while like a man paralysed on one side, until the Healing Powers of Reawaken the Giant gave a final touch to the efforts of many comrades and mediators.
(Off Records) Together we did some online businesses that brought a little life to our dry pockets
Together we celebrated the wedding of one of our own, a mother of the Union (Mrs. Joy Chinaza (Nebo) Okpala
Together we scaled mountains and valleys of challenges too numerous to be mentioned.
And here we are, still waxing stronger and more united
We had serious issues threatening our unity and oneness
We also suffered the loss of some promising colleagues, friends and partners
But through it all, we have remained faithful to that one thing we all have in common
The Lion Republic. The Den Our Home.

As we march into the new year, I enjoin us to do so with a resolve to shun anything that threatens our common course.
To do away with anything that threatens the peaceful and conducive environment we have thus far created for ourselves
To always remain law abiding and responsible occupants of the Den till the appointed time when we bid her farewell

This administration may not have met all your expectations, but we can say of a truth, WE DID OUR BEST.
From the President and his executives
To the Senate President and his senators
To the Speaker, House of Representatives and his Honourable Members
To the Chief Judge and his council of judges
To the Hall Governors and their Hall Officials and Wing Reps
To the Igwe, his Lolo and the Traditional Council
To the Faculty Presidents and their Officials
To the Departmental Presidents and their Officials
To the Presidents and Leaders of various associations and clubs (dependent and independent)
To the Class Reps
To the Great Nigerian Students

Together we all contributed our quota to the further development of our Union as is expected of every new government.
And in case you have not noticed, our days in office are numbered.

It is not unusual that we have various prophetic utterances for the year at a time like this. So, on the assumption that you must have heard and said amen to a lot of them, I will prefer instead to make mine a word of prayer.
I therefore employ you to join me as we together resound this resolution prayerfully:

In glory and splendor
Against all odds
We shall march through the year 2017
With the majesty of a king in the midst of his army
To be daunted by no foe
And haunted by no fear
So help us God

Amen

Yours in the Den
Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Information Officer
SUG, UNN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RT. HON. MEDLIN ELOCHUKWU

While preparing my handover note, I stumbled upon a record too glaring to be ignored. It is about the exploits of a lady who stands out in the midst of her peers. I will save you the details except for this highlight.
A member, SUG House of Representatives, 2014/2015 Session, serving the Nigerian Students with great zeal and passion for her office and the interest of her constituency. When she is committed to your success, you can rest assured she will never betray you.
With wonderful friends and a strong army of political stalwarts around her, she is ever dogged and strong, delivering on that for which she is called.
It is not surprising that I wrap up this year's birthday wishes with yours. It is a pointer to how great a personality you are.
As you increase in age, may the Keeper of Israel cause you to also increase in strength, grace and influence. May He continue to enlarge your coast with the passing of each day in 2017. And may your 2017 be far more glorious than your 2016 and previous years put together.

Happy Birthday Rt. Hon. Medlin Elochukwu
Ad multos annos!!!

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Information Officer,
SUG, UNN

HOW TO BENEFIT FROM EASY MONEY AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP

Since my last post about Easy Money Africa Scholarship, a number of calls and messages have been coming through requesting details on how to take advantage of the opportunity. Thus, I have considered it necessary to upload some guidelines on that here.
Details of these and more can be retrieved from our corporate website: www.easymoneyafrica.com.
Easy Money Africa offers you various empowerment opportunities of which the Scholarship is one. The Scholarship is such that students of various tertiary institutions in selected African countries are allowed to participate in the examination and whoever passes is given a scholarship grant of N50,000.00. The Scholarship examination is taken every year and you may apply as many times as you want, all for free but strictly for registered members of Easy Money Africa.

On how to be a member, here is the procedure. The registration fee is a one time payment of N3,000.00 only.
1. Pay the said amount into the account of the country coordinator as stated below:

ACCOUNT NAME: PRINCE ENIEMA UMOH
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3064832244
BANK NAME: FIRST BANK

2. Visit www.easymoneyafrica.com/registration and fill the registration form and submit

a. Use "chibuking78" as referral username
b. Enter your teller number/transaction ID of you did an interbank transfer

3. Click on www.easymoneyafrica.com/Scholarship to fill the application form for the Scholarship and submit.

4. Await further instructions on the Scholarship examination.

Please note the following:
a. The Scholarship is worth N50,000.00
b. There is no limit to the number of beneficiaries. As many as pass the Scholarship examination benefit from it
c. Application ends on Thursday, 5th January, 2017
d. Examination holds on Thursday, January 12th, 2017
e. The examination will be conducted online and so you can partake of it from the comfort of your home/hostel rooms
f. Further instructions on the Scholarship examination will be made available after the closenof application. So it is important you check this page regularly for updates

For further details on this and many other benefits of being a member of Easy Money Africa, please contact 08023139377 (calls or WhatsApp)

#Okeke Chibueze
(08023139377)

EASY MONEY AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE: APPLICATION DEADLINE AND EXAM DATE

EASY MONEY AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE:
APPLICATION DEADLINE AND EXAM DATE

This is to inform the general public that application for the EMA scholarship will officially close on Thursday, 5th January, 2017 while examination will hold on Thursday, 12th January, 2017.
Further details and instructions as regards the conduct of the examination will be made available before the examination date.

For those who have not registered thus far, please contact us via 08023139377 (WhatsApp) for details on the registration and other benefits of being a member of EMA.
Remember, you have between now and Thursday, 5th January, 2016 to register.

#Okeke Chibueze
(08023139377)

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE THE SUG UNEC TRANSPORT SCHEME A SUCCESS

The Lions Who Always Roared!!

The SUG UNEC free transport was promised, and was made a reality by all individuals who donated generously and selflessly to contribute to the wellbeing of the UNEC students.

I really wish to expressly thank all those who have selflessly donated towards the SUG UNEC free transport scheme in the persons of:

1. Comr. Nwankwo Emmanuel (Gentle) GCLR- President
2. Comr. Obianika Odera Konja- Director Of Welfare
3. Comr. Abugu Hyacinth- Secretary General
4. Comr. Iheme Joshua- Director Of Transport
5. Comr. Paschal Monsignor- Director of Games
6. Dist. Senator Ugwu Ikenna Godspower- Deputy Senate President
7. Rt. Hon. Obasi. D. C. Chinedu- Deputy Speaker
8. Rt. Hon. Udeh Abel Chukwuebuka- Speaker
9. Hon. Nwafor Geoffrey- Hon. Member of House
10. Hon. Etiquette- Honorable Member of House
11. Dist. Senator Enyiako Victor- Clerk of the Senate
12. Senator Uwaoma Gentle Chigozie- Member of Senate
13. Senator Mark Chiagoziem- Member Of Senate

By giving, from your own pockets, all you have when the union is still running on a Zero budget, and without receiving any dime yet, you have shown exemplary leadership of one who truly have the interest of the masses at heart.

The lions and lionesses would always remember your acts of kindness and generosity,and the good deeds you've done would always live after you.
http://sugunec.com/sug-provides-free-transport-for-unec-students-as-promised/

Thanks and God bless you immensely.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year in Advance!

Signed
Comr. Nwankwo Ebuka Emmanuel (Gentle) GCLR,
SUG President

UBA Campus Ambassadors Search 2016

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

in Collaboration with
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA)

Presents:

UBA Campus Ambassadors Search 2016

This is to bring to the notice of our beloved students the search for Campus Ambassadors by the above named bank.
Applicants for this post must be students in their 200 level and above and must have a valid means of identification.

Application closes on Friday, 30th December, 2016.
This is an opportunity to be fully employed with UBA while in school.
For details and further enquiries please call Nnenna on 07031150311 or visit:

https://www.ubagroup.com/campusambassadors

Sign:

Comr. Nnenna Joseph
Assistant Secretary General
SUG, UNN

RESULTS OF THE HALL GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER,
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT,
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA,
NSUKKA

RESULTS OF THE HALL GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS

With a heart full of joy I wish to congratulate all who contested in the just concluded Hall Governorship Elections which held on Monday, 19th December, 2016.
Though a little delay was experienced before the accreditation started, the process was generally peaceful, free and fair to all concerned.

I therefore wish to heartily congratulate the following Governors-elect on their victory at the polls.

1. Nwabueze Joshua of Eni- Njoku Hostel
2. Okoye Stellamaris Onyinye of Aja Nwachukwu
3. Agah Chisom Peace of Mary Slessor
4. Ohiri Chisom of Balewa
5. Milicent Odinakachukwu of Isa-Kaita
6. Nathaniel Goodness Onyejuruwa of Akintola
7. Chidinma Faith of Okpara
8. Egekwu Chioma Constance of Eyo Ita
9. Mebo Rejoice Nene of Awolowo
10. Oji Akudo Adaeze of Bello
11. Emmanuel Uzoamaka Miracle of Presidential
12. Benson Ejiro of Zik's Flat Block E
13. Eze Uchenna Nelson of Alvan Ikoku
14. Ezenwoke Adaeze Confidence of Nkrumah
15. Nwaigwe Precious.... Akpabio Hall Governor Elect

I believe every student living in the hostel will try as much as possible to work with the new Hall Governors to ensure everything goes well.
For now, the Governors-elect can't assume office till they are formally inaugurated, which will come after the SUG elections next year.

Comr. Ada Monique
Manager,
Electronic Information
SUG,UNN

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON CONVOCATION

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON CONVOCATION

This is to inform the general public, especially our latest superlions and lionesses and their loved ones that their convocation ceremony is scheduled to hold as follows:

Date: Monday, 23 to Sunday, 29 January, 2016
The ceremony will include the usual
Award Night
Drama Night
Music Night
Convocation Proper, etc.

Details of these programs and all others to make the event a memorable one will be duly communicated to you as soon as we have them.
On this note, lemme be the first to wish you HAPPY CONVOCATION in advance.

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Information Officer
SUG, UNN

SUG TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENT FOR CHRISTMAS

Office of the Director Of Transport,
Students Union Government
University of Nigeria
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RE: SUG TRANSPORT Arrangement For XMAS
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This is to inform you all that the xmas transport scheme will start 2mro, 17th December till the 22nd.
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The Students Union, through the director of transport has ensured that the cost of the various long destinations has been subsidized for her students.
Cost for those traveling to Lagos has been subsidized from N6000 to N4,000 while Abuja has been reduced from about N4,500 paid at the Parks to N3,700 among other destinations.
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The prices once again are as follows;         
Lagos- #4000.            
Abuja- #3700.                 
Ph- #2700.                       
Aba-#1300.                     
Owerri-#1500.                  
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Tickets are ready. Contact Jasper-08060264574
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The SUG Xmas transport scheme will continue till the 22nd.
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Those traveling to Nsukka, Awka and Onitsha should remember the SUG arrangement as buses to their destinations as promised would depart on the 20th & 21st. Those interested are to visit the SUG website and fill the form there by visiting:http://sugunec.com/sug-unec-free-transport-to-nsukka-awka-onitsha-etc/
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Free buses to provided to these locations(Nsk & OSHA) depends on the number of registered details we have, on a first come, first serve basis as only those persons would be contacted.
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Always remember, that the Students Union and all her Officials are committed to the welfare and wellbeing of the UNEC students.
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We celebrate you.                                  
Comr Iheme Joshua Pius.    
SUG D.O.T/CEO JTA.            
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Pls rebroadcast.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HON. JUSTICE COLLINS NNAJIOFOR

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HON. JUSTICE COLLINS NNAJIOFOR

It is with heart full of thanks to God I celebrate you today. As a friend and a brother, you have made yourself known as one who stands for what is right. Youbhave distinguished yourself both in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry and in the Students' Union Government of this great citadel.
The Union is grateful to have a man of your calibre seat amongst her judicial council.
Truth and justice rejoices at your political prowess.
Integrity and fairness has remained your watchword.

As the Lord adds to your years today, may He continue to make you soar far above your contemporaries.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HON. JUSTICE COLLINS NNAJIOFOR
APPEAL COURT JUDGE
SUG, UNN
Ad multos annos!!!

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Information Officer
SUG, UNN

REPORTS FROM HOUSE SITTING

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

REPORTS FROM HOUSE SITTING

The sitting which was scheduled to start at 4:00pm, Sunday, 11/12/2016, started at about some minutes past 5:00pm due to some hitches.
After the house was called to order, the Deputy Clerk of the House read the minute of the last sitting before the Acting Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tete Lilian brought up the notice of alleged misconduct served the President by the House and the Vote of No Confidence on him by the executives. These were read by the Deputy Clerk after which a motion to investigate the matter was passed and ready by the Acting Speaker.
It was at the point of calling for votes to either investigate the matter or not that Hon. Phillip started a rowdy session which took time to get quelled. This gave room for some cultists who had been hanging around to come in and add to the noise while beating up some House members. It is believed that these cultists and political thugs were invited by the President because he personally drove them back to their destination with the Union's bus after they had fulfilled their missions of both disruption of House sitting and beating up of some Union officials.
The situation was brought under control after a while. However each time the vote was counted, there was a deliberate disruption of the sitting by some non-House members. Even some past leaders of the Union and some NANS officials aided the cult boys, dragging out some of the executives and members of the House to be beaten up. To this effect, men of the security department advised that the sitting should not continue until another day, leading House members and other Union officials out of the venue of the sitting. Some of those who were beaten sustained various degrees of injury while others were threatened.

Since the matter could not be concluded today. It is believed that the House will reconvene at a later date to continue from where it stopped.

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Information Officer
SUG, UNN

RIPPLES IN THE UNION

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

RIPPLES IN THE UNION

The past week has been one of turmoil for the Union as there seems to be efforts towards total checkmating of some excesses in the Union.

First was the suspension of the Speaker of the House of Representatives on grounds of misconduct and misappropriation of funds. The case, as at this time is still under investigation as the Committee set up to investigate the matter is yet to report back to the House.

Currently, there is another issue bordering on alleged misconduct, misappropriation of funds and mismanagement of Union's Property against the President of the Union, Comr. Chukwu Emmanuel. As it is constitutional, the House of Representatives which is the watchdog of the Union is slated to sit soon so as to decide on whether or not the allegations are worth investigation.

Thus, all eyes are on the Honourable Members of the House of Representatives to see the role they play in this case. As a matter of interest to the Union, we will keep you posted as regards the House sittings and resolutions on this and other matters.

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Information Officer,
SUG, UNN

FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION DAY 1

FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION DAY 1

It was a day of overwhelming joy for first year students of the university as they converged at Ekpo Convocation Arena for the orientation.
Truthfully, there has never been a first year orientation like we had it today as officials of the university administration were fully represented.
Presentations were made by various officials like the Director, Medical Services, Chief Security Officer, Mr. Nwachindu of History and International Studies, etc.

The program lasted from 9:00am to about 4:00pm and the students were well taken care of. You could see the joy in the Dean of Student Affairs Department as she happily provided for her students.
Also, the joy was extended to the boys at Franco Republic as they had their share of the meal for the event.

I want to personally thank the Dean of Student Affairs and her team of hardworking officials like the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Department among others. God bless you all richly.

To all first years, please remember that tomorrow is another day. Please remember that the orientation is both important and *COMPULSORY* for all first year students and it holds tomorrow as follows:

Date: Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
Venue: Ekpo Convocation Arena
Time: 8:00am

Comr. Chukwu Imoh Emmanuel
Marketing Manager,
Information Crew

SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPS SUSPENDED

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPS SUSPENDED

Following a notice of alleged misconduct served the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Emenike Victor C., the House of Representatives at her sitting on Monday, 5th December, 2016 at the Students' Union Building suspended the Speaker.

Also, a seven-man committee was set up after a recess by the House to investigate the matter and report back within 21 days.

Unfortunately however, there was serious interference by the Security Department of the University as security men came to disrupt the sitting on the premise that the security department was not notified about the meeting. All efforts to explain that it was an emergency which could go without such notifications met deaf ears.

Since the House had concluded all necessary matters on her agenda for the day, the sitting ended with members chanting solidarity songs as they dispersed.
We expect that the Committee set up to investigate the matter will report back as soon as possible.

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Information Officer
SUG, UNN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNIQUE TWINS OF THE UNION

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNIQUE TWINS

At first I got confused about their identity
It isn't easy spotting the difference between them
Met one in Biological Sciences and the other in the Social Sciences
To the other I said, "How about what we discussed earlier"
She looked at me, confused while I felt lost
Did she forget so soon?
What could be amiss?
Then I "reminded" her but she said
"Maybe you spoke with my sister, not me"

You would see one in Okpara and the other in Balewa
And you would be wondering
"How did she get here so soon"
This is the funny situation a number of us faced during the last electoral processes as we pursued our political ambitions
Until I found out that there were two Njezes
Separated by faculties and some times by hostel allocation
They remain bound by the one soul in two bodies
They take it personal when it has to do with enthroning quality leadership
To them, it is not about how much you can offer but how well you can serve

Though I still cannot differentiate between you two
It doesn't matter anyway
I remain grateful to you for the stunt you pulled across faculties to bring myself and my colleagues this far
Even after our victories
You remained there in advisory roles
Supporting as much as you can till date

I may not be able to pay you back
Neither may we the current executives of the Union
But trust me when I say
Your impact in our lives will not be forgotten in a hurry
Together we say,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
CHIOMA AND OLUCHI NJEZE
May the Lord lead you to His predestined place of rest for you
May your future be blessed beyond imagination

Ad multos annos!!!

Comr. Okeke Chibueze

FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION 2016

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER
STUDENTS' UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

ORIENTATION FOR FRESHMEN

This is to remind all first year students that the first year orientation is scheduled to hold as follows:

Date: Monday and Tuesday, December 5 & 6, 2016.
Venue: Ekpo Convocation Arena
Time: 8:00am Daily

Faculty Officers and staff from various departments and faculties will be on ground to attend to students and also take proper record of attendance.
The orientation is not just important but also *COMPULSORY* for all first year students. As such, any first year student not present during the orientation will be sanctioned.

All
*Faculty Presidents and Executives*
*Departmental Presidents and Executives*
*Class Representatives*

are by this notice enjoined to remind their students about this orientation and its importance to their stay on campus.

Finally, arrangements have been made to bring various persons to educate you on life on campus as well as give answers to your .any questions.

Comr. Okeke Chibueze
Information Officer,
SUG, UNN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AFRICAN DREAM!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A MAN OF HOPE

Sincere apologies for serving this late.
It would have been postponed but my conscience won't let me.

He is full of life
Full of hope
A friendly young man with great visions and aspirations
Coordinated in all he does
Sure representing Political Science is not an easy task but like a friend, his smiles do not fade.

He is a blessing to this generation and his tall dreams inspire us.
God bless the day the day we met bro.
May He add more years to your life and more achievements to your years.

Happy Birthday Nwachukwu Oliver Chisom

Ad multos annos!!!
AFRICAN DREAM

#COMR. OKEKE CHIBUEZE