By Chinedum Treasure
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State weekend conferred Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree (Honoris Causa) on Chairman, Board of Directors, Keystone Bank Limited, Lady Ada Chukwudozie.
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kate Omenugha while conferring the award on her, described her as friend of the University who had been supportive to the development of the institution.
She said the honor was for her supportive role in the university’s learned society activities, such as Girls and Tech, Young Scientists and Future Innovators, among others.
“She is a friend of the University, having been supportive of the learned society activities such as Girls and Tech, Young Scientists, and Future Innovators.
“She is quite passionate about putting Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University on the global map in agricultural exportation,” she stated.
Responding, Lady Ada expressed joy over the conferment, describing it as a call and a charge to do more.
She said, “I am grateful indeed to the University for recognizing my work, no matter how modest it is. I think that it is not an easy feat to be singled out for this great honor.
“I promise the school that I’m going to leave a legacy project behind. This legacy project is also a project I have been nursing in my heart, reminiscent of what Sir Louis Ojukwu did decades ago in conjunction with M.I. Okpara.
“It is a University-Industry Partnership for Sustainable Development that is anchoring on income-generating projects that are geared towards agriculture and human capital development.
“We are looking forward to empowering our youths to embrace Agriculture. We want to make agriculture very attractive by embracing modern methods of farming.”
Lady Ada Chukwudozie thanked everyone who came to celebrate with her as she received the award, particularly the management and staff of Keystone Bank, including the MD, Hassan Iman, describing it as a testament to the good working relationship existing among them.
In his remarks, MD/CEO of Keystone Bank Limited, Mr. Hassan Imam thanked Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University for honoring their Board Chairman, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, and described her as deserving of the award given her commitment, dedication, and selfless service.
“For us at Keystone Bank, this is a great achievement for all of us, and we are not really surprised given her commitment, dedication, and selfless service to humanity.”
“This award is not only to you and your family; it is to all of us, and we are happy that we are part of this great occasion,” Imam said.
Ada Chukwudozie was decorated by the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council, Professor Chidi A. Odinkalu, and assisted by the Acting Vice-Chancellor and Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh.
Lady Ada Chukwudozie is the Chairman, Board of Directors at Keystone Bank Limited.
She is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors of Nigeria (IoD) and Executive Committee Member of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
She is also Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi Chapters,” the citation stated.
Lady Ada Chukwudozie was accompanied by her beloved husband, Sir Dr. Daniel Chukwudozie, OON, Executive Chairman, Dozzy Group; the MD/CEO, Keystone Bank Limited, Mr. Hassan Imam and senior management and staff of the Bank.
Members of the Anambra Council of Traditional Rulers, Great Pillars of Anambra Brothers Club, Okija Big Brothers Assembly, as well as the National Executives of Members of National Union of Anambra State Students (NUASS) were also in attendance.
