The acting rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Dr. Christopher Onyemenonu has commenced a familiarisation visit to the three host communities of the Institution, with a courtesy call, Thursday, to one of the host community Monarchs, His Royal Highness Eze Godwin Merenini. HRH Eze Godwin Merinini is one among the Nekede host community Monarchs of Federal Polytechnic Nekede.
The event took place at the community palace of praise, Umudibia autonomous community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria.
The visit is customary, with the host community in partnership with Federal Polytechnic Nekede following the completion of tenure of the 8th substantive Rector, Dr Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa.
Three indigenes of Umudibia community namely, Engr Jude Ugwuegbulam (HOD Civil Engineering Department), Engr Okey Ekeopara (Senior Lecturer Electrical Electronics Engineering) and Mrs Ifeoma Njoku (A Non Academic staff) were presented officially to the incoming rector.
Dr. Onyemenonu was, until his appointment as Acting Rector, effective 11th September 2023, the Deputy Rector (Academics) of the institution.