The Day UNN went agog for Kalu
The students of the Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) were in high spirits about three weeks ago, precisely on May 12th. And even among the academics in the prestigious citadel of learning, the excitement was palpable. They were all waiting for the former governor of Abia State and Chairman of the Slok Group, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, who was billed to deliver the Distinguished Lecture of the Faculty of Arts of the institution. The lecture was the second in the series. So, before the 10:00a.m scheduled time for the commencement of the lecture, students from Abia State had joined their colleagues in the faculty to roll out drums to welcome their august visitor. The air was rapturous when Dr Kalu arrived at the university by 9:30 a.m. The Daily Sun Reports that upon arrival, Kalu was ushered into the Vice Chancellor’s Chambers, where he was officially received by the principal officers of the university led by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administrati...