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| Prof. Omekwu, after delivering his lecture |
...and it came to pass that the 113th inaugural lecture of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka was delivered by Professor Charles O. Omekwu, a Professor of Library and Information Science and Attorney at Law, on 8th September, 2016. Professor Charles is a member of the Nigerian Library Association, Enugu State Chapter and immediate past University Librarian, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
His research publications locally and internationally are overwhelming, coupled with his readiness to mentor younger ones in his field. Prof. Charles is a versatile scholar, having written several articles from different backgrounds of knowledge, ranging from agricultural, educational and legal.
That the weather was clement on that day was no news to compare with the surprise package of having the President of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) in the person of Dr. Umunna Opara LIVE at the event, who arrived in the company of the past National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigerian Library Association - Mr. Chimezie Ndukaku (see photos after the cut). These duo happily came from Owerri to grace the occasion.
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| NLA President - Dr. Umunna Opara and Mr. Chimezie Ndukaku,posing with NLA Enugu members |
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| A cross-section of the eager audience |
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| As the lecture was going on. Cyberspace matters... |
Several of the librarians with Ph.Ds graced the occasion as they robed fro Professor Charles Omekwu, as this is a great feat for not only the profession, home and abroad, but for the department of Library and Information Science, alongside the University of Nigeria Library. This is an eye opener to all, that a librarian can attain the height of not just becoming a Professor, but delivering a sound inaugural lecture.
Lest it be omitted, the lecture held at Princess Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and was filled to the brim, despite the absence of students who are not in session at the time.
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| NLA President, chatting with Dr. Monica Eze and Dr. V.N. Okafor of UNN lib. |
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| NLA President, chatting with Dr. V. N. Nwachukwu of UNN Lib. School |
The people of Obeleagu Community, Ezeagu attended the lecture. These are Professor Omekwu's townsmen who dressed gorgeously for the occasion. Wow! it was indeed a colorful event with timber and caliber of people including the heavenly brethren from Pastor Kumuyi's family - the Deeper Life Bible Church members. Others came from outside the state, especially from the Western part of the country where the inaugural lecturer emerged from, to take up the position of University Librarian of UNN in 2007.
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| Prof. Namcy Achebe, sandwiched in between the NLA President and Mr. Chimezie Ndukaku, followed by others |
The lecture commenced at about 1pm and rose at about 3pm. The reception followed immediately at Ekpo Ref, UNN and was a great time of refreshment with varieties of food ranging from rice, abacha, ukwa, wheat, semolina, onugbu and egusi soups, etc. The Committee of friends for Professor Charles Omekwu put hands on deck to ensure the organisation of the event from start to finish. He is grateful to the Vice Chancellor, Senate Ceremonials Committee, his Committee of friends led by Mr. Jisike, his colleagues at the department of Lib. Science, led by Prof. Nancy Achebe, the University Librarian, the President of NLA - Dr. Umunna Opara and Mr. Ndukaku Chimezie for driving all the way, the Nigerian Library association, the Deeper Life family, his inlaws, children and his elegant and the prettiest lady in the house - Mrs Betty Omekwu.
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| Mrs Helen Nneka Okpala (PRO, Enugu NLA) - the lady behind the news. |
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