Dear University Community,
The Vice- Chancellor, and, the Board, have received the formal announcement of the advancement of Dr. James Ebere Okorie to the prestigious rank of Associate Professor by the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Dr. Okorie, you all surely remember, is also a faculty at our university - the NOL-U.
By this promotion, the University of Uyo recognizes the specialized knowledge and expertise of Dr. Okorie in Criminology, his core academic department, as evidenced by his scholarly research outputs, and his engaging teaching skills, as attested to by a cross section of his present and former students.
The NOL-U takes pride in the proven success of Dr. James Ebere Okorie in the following regards:
1. As a demonstration of our unwavering support to our faculty and a colleague here at the University;
2. As an external validation of the high quality of academics, and the students they are nurturing for future deployment for service of our human society whether here at home, or overseas destinations.
The University authorities hereby direct its Community to virtually align themselves in a celebratory mood to honor Assoc. Prof. James Ebere Okorie in recognition of his success.
Accordingly, the University authorities further direct our community members to continue to drop heartwarming congratulatory messages by the central message board at the university. You can also sweep by his home, or by his office at the University for a congratulatory handshake and perhaps a drink from a bottle of Hennessy sponsored by the University.
On behalf of the University, Congratulations, Assoc. Prof. James Ebere Okorie!
Sincerely,
Dr. Fidel C Nwabueze-Ogbo
Director, Academic Programs, *NOL-U*
Charles O. Chukwubike
Vice-Chancellor, *NOL-U*
