By Fidel Ozugha
As UNIZIK alumni hold her 2025 international convention on 25 October, 2025, in Lagos, there are many feats the citadel of learning has recorded.
In 1991, Nnamdi Azikiwe University was established as a federal citadel of learning with multiple campuses across Anambra State.
In 2025, UNIZIK awarded 8,157 first degrees and many postgraduate diplomas and doctorates, showing strong academic output.
The university won the prestigious World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair Programme, becoming the first Nigerian university to do so—huge for trade research and teaching.
UNIZIK has top-performing students, like Tochukwu Onyeze who graduated with a record CGPA of 4.95 and won 24 academic awards, Ekene Melvin Ozobialu of Faculty of Management Sciences who holds the belt as the best ever graduate of the Faculty with 4.75 CGPA, among others.
UNIZIK’s Faculty of Management Sciences 2025 First Class graduate, Ekene Melvin Ozobialu
The administration works on campus beautification, power supply, and safety, creating a great learning environment.
It boasts 14 faculties with 57 departments and specialized research centers in areas like oncology and sustainable development.
Alumni and foundations actively support students, awarding scholarships and cash prizes to encourage excellence.
UNIZIK alumni include famous Nigerians like actress Rita Edochie, politician Uche Ekwunife, and actress Destiny Etiko. Many alumni excel in entertainment, politics, science, and business, making a big impact nationally and internationally.
An outstanding product of UNIZIK, actress Rita Edochie
Some notable alumni have also contributed to the university through scholarships and support for current students, showing their strong bond with UNIZIK.
What makes the UNIZIK Alumni Lagos Branch tick
In 2020, the Lagos Branch of the Alumni Association committed to building a modern students’ convenience behind the Faculty of Education at Awka campus—a great boost for student facilities!
Alumni from Lagos are active in giving back, like Dr. Frank Odinaka Igbojindu who endowed ₦500,000 for best graduating students, encouraging excellence.
There’s a strong community vibe with regular meetings (like the Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students Alumni), keeping ties and support alive among Lagos-based alumni.
Basically, the Lagos Branch is vibrant and focused on helping both students and the University grow.
UNIZIK trains its stars by:
Equipping over 1,000 students with practical skills for self-employment through intensive empowerment programs.
Running Industrial Training Schemes where students spend 6 months gaining real-world experience in labs, farms, hospitals, and industries.
Offering scholarships and financial support via alumni foundations to motivate academic excellence.
Hosting workshops, leadership trainings, and professional development to bridge academics and society smoothly.
Continuously investing in modern teaching methods and cutting-edge tools to prepare students for career challenges.
Basically, UNIZIK focuses on skills, experience, financial aid, and mindset to build confident stars!
