There is currently a sort of rush by students seeking admission at the
entrepreneurially based Maduka University, Enugu.
EverydayNews reports that the admission which officially commences in October this year has witnessed an increasing purchase of the Undergraduate Application Form. (https://admissions.madukauniversity.edu.ng/)
Programmes offered include
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:
* Accounting
* Economics
* Mass Communication
*International Relations
*Transport Management
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING
*Information Technology
*Computer science
*Cyber security
*Software Engineering
*Civil Engineering
*Electrical and Electronics Engineering
*Mechanical Engineering
*Mechatronics Engineering
*Computer Engineering
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES:
*Pharmacy
*Physiotherapy
*Medical Laboratory Science
*Nursing Science.
SCHOOL OF LAW
*Law
Meanwhile, the Maduka University College at the weekend held its’ one year anniversary and thanksgiving ceremony where the Principal of the College, Mr. Odirachukwu narrated how the mapping and construction of the university college started at about 2019, and the eventual take off its first academic session where it admitted the first set of students in 2022.“The students of this first entrepreneurial-focused institution are taught with the mindset of being self-employed and business minded”. Odirachukwu said.
There was indeed a sketch of drama presented by the students that depicted that they were actually being trained to be creative, enterprising, and self-reliant. Unlike other convectional schools where students end up searching for jobs on graduation, Maduka students are taught how to start up businesses on or before graduation.
Earlier in an address, the Proprietor and Founder of Maduka University College, Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi said that the college is sitting on over 300 hectares of land; reiterating that at the point of completion, the school won’t only be a citadel where people come to learn, but also be an economically viable community.
The motto of the School is “Knowledge for Self Reliance, Development and Service to God”, Dr. Onyishi explained.
Dr Onyishi also advised parents and guardians to leave a legacy for their children/wards by giving them quality education. He advised that parents and teachers should work in synergy to inculcate discipline and morale values on the students for them to become good ambassadors not only to the college but to the society at large.
“You can make sharp money but it does not last. Real money last beyond you. You see, parents have businesses but their children after graduation from tertiary institutions cannot fit into their businesses, therefore, the businesses cannot continue. Our children should be trained in such a way that they can continue where we stopped”. Onyishi reiterated.
The philanthropist further noted, “Parents are the problem. They put pressures on their children to excel at all cost forcing them to seek ways of cutting corners”. He said.
The immediate past Commissioner for Education in Enugu state, Professor Uche Eze was amongst dignitaries that graced the occasion. He however recalled with nostalgia his long relationship with the two institutions.
“I commend the Founder of this great institution. I was part of the University College beginning from day one and I assured Dr Onyishi that he has no problem of registration because it has all it takes to be a university. Education is a capital intensive venture and Dr Onyishi has invested heavily on it”. Eze said
The climax of the event was the presentation of awards/gifts to deserving staff and students after music interlude performed by the students.
Parents of the students were not left out as they came in their good numbers from far and near to grace the occasion held at the college auditorium.
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