Mr Collins Onuegbu has advised Ndigbo to go back to their villages to support them to grow.

Mr Onuegbu, who is the Chairman, Signal Alliance Technology Holding, made the call on Friday at the monthly series of “Nkata Umu ibe”, at the Centre for Memories, Enugu where he was the speaker.

Speaking on the topic “Rethinking Igbo Competitiveness in a Digital Age”, for the April edition, the Guest Speaker anchored his speech on the Igbo dictum “Igwebuike” emphasised that when Ndigbo go back to the village, through their little support, the villages will grow and develop.

“The Igbo people should go back to their villages and support their growth, they should support their villages to grow, at times, progress comes through small chumps before spreading. Community growth is a collective efforts but we can start individually in our small enclaves and things will work out,” he said.

Students who attended the programme expressed immense joy and saw the need for collaboration in promoting unity and growth not just within their educational surrounding but also in their various communities.

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Thursday hosted its 44th Inaugural Lecture, titled “Communication Innovation Paradigm in the Digital Age: Silent Saboteurs Shaping Psychological Security in Nigeria.”

The lecture was delivered by Prof. Linus Iloegbunam Ogbuoshi Chibueze, a distinguished professor of Mass Communication.

Held at the newly built Peter Mbah Multipurpose Auditorium, the lecture focused on the advantages and disadvantages of social media in today’s technological age. Prof. Ogbuoshi highlighted the negative effects of social media, including phone addiction, internet fraud, cyberbullying, fake news, and invasion of privacy.

Prof. Ogbuoshi emphasized the importance of effective communication in learning and life, appealing to the Vice Chancellor to make Introduction to Mass Communication a compulsory course for all first-year students. He also encouraged his colleagues to provide students with the best lectures possible, as they are the next generation of academic doctors and professors.

During the lecture, Prof. Ogbuoshi identified “silent saboteurs” that threaten the benefits of digital innovation, including internet fraudsters, misinformation, and invasion of privacy. He advised the audience to be cautious when sharing personal information on social media platforms or with unknown individuals.n

The lecture was well-attended, with scholars from various universities and polytechnics, students, captains of industry, government functionaries, and community leaders in attendance. Prof. Ogbuoshi received an award as a distinguished professor who has made significant contributions to his field.

In his opening remarks, Vice Chancellor Prof. Aloysius Michaels Okolie noted that the university is committed to academic excellence and is moving in the right direction. He announced that the Chairman of ESUT’s Governing Council, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has promised to give every inaugural lecturer One Million Naira, while Engr. Sir Dr. Innocent Akuvue, Alumni representative to the university’s Governing Council, has pledged Five Hundred Thousand Naira.

Prof. Okolie also announced plans to unveil the ESUT’s Pharmacy Building, which is 98% completed, and to make teaching and learning at the university technologically oriented.

The ceremony included the unveiling of a 560-page book written in honor of Prof. Ogbuoshi Chibueze by his mentees, cultural dances, and entertainment of guests.

The event was a testament to ESUT’s commitment to academic excellence and its role in shaping the next generation of Nigerian leaders. As the university continues to innovate and adapt to the changing needs of society, it is clear that ESUT is poised for greatness.

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