03/02/2022
TO EVERYTHING, THERE IS TIME AND SEASON.
Dear AE-FUNAI Community, I wish to use this medium to bid my heartfelt valedictory speech and appreciation to God Almighty and to you all for your utmost supports, ranging from the campaign time, election time, down to the period of my service as the AE-FUNAI SUG 3rd Assembly Senate President.
We should recall that this administration came into power on May 19th with inauguration done on the 21st of May, 2021 by our amiable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Oge Elom.
Upon assumption of office as the 3rd elected Senate President of AE-FUNAI SUG, I and my colleagues quickly hit the ground running by;
1. Getting a working document for the first time
2. Setting up some standing and ad hoc committees
3. Oversight functions within the campus such as hostels, business centres, etc
4. Filling up some Students Union vacant positions,
5. Getting a standard symbol of authority for the legislative arm
6. Reworking of our Students' Union constitution to best standard (in progress)
7. Passed some legislative bills such as;
Indigent Programme bill that will pay the school fees of some of our students, mandatory provisions/installations of waste bins within the campus for its cleanliness, etc
8. By motions, tried to address the infrastructural deficit within the campus, fixed the internal street lights, timely upload of results and pending results, establishment of judiciary arm, etc
9. Provided the best assistance, support & legal framework to the Executive Arm
10. Ensured checks and balances
11. Etcetera Etcetera
Fellow Eagles, i may not have served to the expectations of your high hope & desires. This may be attributed to a balance in academic activities & provision of a quality leadership at same time. My sincere apologies for that.
Always bear it in mind that I was very committed to providing a true & quality leadership.
Indeed, i couldn't have achieved anything without the supports and encouragement of our dear Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday O. Elom, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Dennis Akoh, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Abel Ezeoha, the Registrar, Dr. Odisa Okeke, University Librarian, Dr. Mrs Julian O. Akidi, former DSA, Dr. N. A Obasi, the ever workaholic DSA, Dr. Irem Collins, Deputy DSA, Mummy Nnodi Chiaka, SA to the VC, Dr. John Ekpe, Deputy Registrar (VC's Office), Mrs. Kate Nwankwo, University PRO, Mr. Elom Iyke Ubochi, Other University Principal Officers, Staff, family members and indeed, the most peaceful and vibrant students of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike. I say, God Bless You all for your maximum supports.
I will not also forget to appreciate my primary constituent- Faculty of Engineering & Technology, the staff & students of the faculty. Thank you all for the supports, love & encouragement within the few months I served at the Students' Union level.
Special thanks to our president, Comr. Agbo Solomon, the Executives and all the Legislators for the unity exhibited during the time of service. And to my predecessors, Sen. Jerry Udom(1st Elected Senate President), Sen. Nwoba Linus (2nd Elected Senate President). God bless you all for the solid foundation that you led.
To my leaders, SA on Students Affairs, Hon. Gideon Onwe, Comr. Okoro Offor Joshua (Majesty), Comr. Olisa Nwuruku & so many others. God bless you all.
To the Interim government, I wish you all round success. Within the two (2) months you are to serve, be focused and ensure that the welfare of the students are topnotch in your agenda. I will always be there to assist, if the need arises.
Once again, thank you very much for finding me worthy to serve, as I anticipate your undiluted support in any other capacity i may find myself in the nearest future. Be rest assured that I will always be ready to serve you to the best of my ability.
Thanks & God bless you all.
Long Live AE-FUNAI SUG!
Long Live AE-FUNAI Students!!
Long Live AE-FUNAI Community!!!
DIST. SEN. WILSON UMAHI
(Fmr. AE-FUNAI SUG SENATE PRESIDENT, 3RD ASSEMBLY)