MOUAU's 30th Founders Day & Pearl Anniversary 2023

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has formally announced its impending 30th Founders Day and Pearl Anniversary Celebration. The institution’s management eagerly invites the public to partake in the celebration, scheduled with an array of events spread across multiple days.

Programme Rundown

Tuesday, 29th August 2023: STUDENTS’ DAY

• 11.00am: Press Briefing by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Of Iwe CFS FNIFST.
  • Location: Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room
• 4.00pm: Novelty Football Match
  • Location: MOUAU Mini Stadium

Wednesday, 30th August 2023: ALUMNI DAY

• 10.00am: Inter-denominational Worship Service
  • Location: Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Auditorium
• 2.00pm: Alumni Gathering Session

Thursday, 31st August 2023: OPEN DAY

• 2.00pm: Founders Day Lecture
  • Chairperson: Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba FASN, Ex-Vice-Chancellor of AE-FUNAI and Former Pro-Chancellor of Federal University of Agric, Zuru, Kebbi State.
  • Theme: “Leadership, Agriculture, and Entrepreneurship: The Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara Model for National Growth and Identity.”
    • Theme Review: Prof. Uchenna Nwachuku from Southern Connecticut University, USA
    • Keynote Address: His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, Executive Governor of Anambra State and former Chief of Central Bank of Nigeria.
    • Special Address: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
  • Location: Senator Anim Pius Anyim Auditorium
• 10.00am-4.00pm: Showcase Exhibition
  • Location: Surroundings of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Auditorium

Friday, 1st September 2023: AWARDS DAY

• 12noon: Jumaat Prayers
• 2.00pm: Honouring Achievements and Entertainment Activities
  • Location: Senator Pius Anyim Auditorium

This robust line-up of events not only pays homage to the foundation and achievements of MOUAU but also provides an opportunity for the public, alumni, and students to converge, share experiences, and celebrate.