The Management and Editorial Team of 247metronewsonline.com heartily congratulate Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika (Rtd), CFR, GSS, psc(+), fwc, fniqs, on his official inauguration as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Coal City University, Enugu.
This apex appointment is not just an addition to his decorated cap, but a magnificent triumph for the higher education landscape in Southeast Nigeria.
A Trailblazer of National Security and Professionalism
Lt. Gen. Ihejirika holds a historic spot in Nigeria’s history as the first military officer of South-East extraction to serve as the Chief of Army Staff. Throughout his illustrious military career, he stood out as an epitome of unyielding discipline, textbook professionalism, and absolute patriotism. His strategic brilliance and operational command fortified national security, steering the nation through critical security crossroads with unmatched resolve.
Having served the Federal Republic of Nigeria with ultimate distinction, his transitional journey into academic administration signals a new dawn of structural, moral, and academic excellence for Coal City University.
A Well-Deserved Honour
At 247metronewsonline.com, we view this appointment as a brilliant pairing of institutional vision and veteran capacity. The Chancellor of the University, Sir Chinedu Ani, and the entire institution have chosen a leader whose reputation for accountability, zero tolerance for indiscipline, and commitment to human capital development is globally acknowledged.
In his inaugural address, General Ihejirika hit the ground running by challenging the university ecosystem to emphasize global academic excellence, ironclad good governance, and institutional accountability. This visionary focus proves that the same strategic mindset used to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria will now be deployed to breed the next generation of global leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.
Cheers to the General!
Bringing his wealth of strategic insights, corporate governance experience, and nationalist perspective to the council table, we have no doubt that Coal City University is on an accelerated flight path toward global recognition.
Metro Team 247metronewsonline.com stands in salutation of an outstanding son of the soil, a consummate leader, and a dedicated nation-builder.
We pray that Almighty God grants the General the continuous wisdom, robust health, and supernatural grace required to pilot the affairs of the CCU Governing Council successfully.
Congratulations, General! Your honor is richly deserved.
