As ASCONS matriculates 150 Student Nurses & Midwives
By Uzo Ugwunze
Former Anambra State Head of Service, Chief Harry Udu, along with the Provost of Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences (ASCONS) Nkpor, Dr. Juliana Nwazuruoke, and the ASCONS Students Union Government, have appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to intervene and rehabilitate the road leading to the College of Nursing Sciences, addressing the pressing concerns of the college community.
During the ASCONS 2022/2023 matriculation/capping ceremony in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area, ASCONS management and students decried the erosion menace jeopardizing lives, property, and academic pursuits. They urged the State government to promptly intervene to mitigate the natural disaster that had impacted three college classroom blocks.
Chief Harry Udu specifically implored Governor Soludo, whom he described as responsive and solution-oriented, to allocate resources for the reconstruction of the road from Our Ladies bus stop Nkpor/Enugu Old Road to the Nursing School, extending to the Umusiome Nkpor Bypass, which is in dire condition. Udu emphasized that addressing the road's condition would alleviate the traffic congestion experienced at Afor Nkpor four roads junction.
"Driving to this college
to witness the matriculation/capping ceremony for students, nurses, and
midwives was a nightmare. This road is strategic and will positively impact
residents, students, staff, and other road users. I urge the Governor, who has
listening ears, to include this road in the ongoing state road construction
projects," Udu stated.
ASCONS Provost, Dr. Juliana Nwazuruoke expressed optimism about the government's intervention, emphasizing the college's previous unsuccessful attempts to address the road's deplorable state with successive administrations.
"This institution is the only state-owned College of Nursing Sciences; others are owned by missions. We hope the government comes to our rescue, not only for road reconstruction but also to tackle the erosion menace that has displaced us from three classrooms," said Dr. Nwazuroke.
According to Students Union
Government President, Chidi Chuba, the erosion has severely impacted academics,
causing a shortage of classrooms.
"To worsen the situation, all the residents around this Nkpor have turned the place into a refuse dump, and the ugly stench emanating from the gully is sickening. An epidemic may break out from there if nothing is done about it," Chuba warned.
In his remarks, Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, who attended the matriculation/capping ceremony, conducted an inspection of the erosion damage and pressing needs facing the college. He promptly contacted the Commissioner for Works, urging an on-the-spot assessment and communication with the Governor for potential intervention.
"The Commissioner for Works will visit soon for an on-the-spot assessment of the erosion site. While government resources are lean, the State is currently constructing about 420 kilometers of roads. We'll do our best to address the challenges facing our school," said Dr. Obidike.
However, the highlights of the
3rd joint matriculation ceremony included the capping of new student nurses and
midwives, oath-taking, cake-cutting, photography, and celebrations. In separate
speeches, Miss Adaku Delight Nnoruka, Surv. Mrs. Uzoma Diamond Okeke, and Miss
Sonia Chiamaka Nkechika expressed gratitude to God, parents, and tutors for
their success in the PTS examinations out of approximately 4000 students.
The Father of the day, Surv.
Okechukwu Cosmas Okeke, Chief Ifechukwukwulu Idueri Kingdom of Aguleri, and Mr.
and Mrs. Mmaduabuchi Nnoruka advised the students to focus on their studies,
recognizing nursing as a selfless vocation to serve God and humanity.
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