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The picture shows the General Overseer of Salvation Ministry Pastor David Ibiyeomie, his wife Dr (Mrs) Peace Ibiyeomie and the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) Professor Okechuku Onuchuku during the power packed crusade which took place at New Haven Gate Field on Friday June 12, 2026.
Pastor David Ibiyeomie prophesized that the Vice Chancellor of IAUE Professor Okechuku Onuchuku will be elevated to greater heights. The event also witnessed altar calls, healing and deliverance.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING HOLDS THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

The Department of Educational Psychological, Guidance and Counselling , Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) Rumuolumeni Port-Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria, held their third international conference on the theme “ Psychological Adjustment: Implications for Career Development in an Artificial intelligence World at the university auditorium.

Declaring the conference open, the Vice Chancellor of IAUE Professor Okechuku Onuchuku who was represented by the Dean Postgraduate School Professor Chibuzor Chile Nwobueze observed that the conference would enhance the success of sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria. He also noted that the guiding objectives of the conference would be to examine how psychological adjustment influence career development and adaptability in an Artificial intelligence driven world.

Professor Onuchuku encouraged the conferees to examine the effect of artificial intelligence on career development, employment opportunities, investigate the psychological adjustment of challenges individuals face in adapting the Artificial intelligence related changes in the workplace, assess the relationship between psychological adjustment and career adaptability in an Artificial intelligence world and determine how emotional resilience, self efficacy and coping strategies influence career development in the age of Artificial intelligence identity.

He further stressed on skills and psychological competences needed for successful career development in an Artificial intelligence driven environment, explore strategies that can help individuals adjust psychologically to technical changes brought by Artificial intelligence in addition to examining the role of education, training and counselling in supporting psychological adjustment and career growth in an Artificial intelligence world.

The Vice Chancellor charged the participants to support the building of a humane and impressive university of education in terms of quality, quantity and speed and to ensure high standards in IAUE emphasing that it is a collective responsibility.
He drew the attention of the participants to the fact that no solution is viable without education and urged them to remember the conference not only for its theme but for its impact.
The Chief Executive Officer of IAUE prayed that the conference would position IAUE as a beacon of hope and wisdom in navigating the Artificial intelligence age.

The Dean faculty of Education, Professor Livinus Ogbonda in his remarks, lauded the Department for a well captioned theme noting that the world was passing through phases that needs adjustments.
While noting the positive impact of artificial intelligence, he called for caution in its application and wished participants well as they robbed minds in shared knowledge.

In her speech, the Head of the Department of Educational Psychological Guidance and Counselling Professor Dorothy Chikodi Inko-Tariah noted that the theme of the conference “Psychological Adjustments: Implementation for Career Development in an Artificial intelligence world “ is timely given that we are living in an era where artificial intelligence is not just a concept but a lived reality, reshaping how we learn, work, interact and understand ourselves.

While reaffirming the Department’s commitment to fostering scholarship that is not only intellectually rigorous but socially relevant, she hoped that together , they would shape a future where technology enhances humanity and not diminishes it and where psychological well-being remains Central to career development and lifelong success.

Earlier the Chairman of the Department Conference Committee Professor Reuben Ogidi expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor of IAUE Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, a lover of scholarship for pushing forward the frontiers of knowledge and for relentlessly sponsoring conferences.

The conference he informed would bridge the gap between psychological theory and professional practice in addition to exploring how Teachers can prepare students for the new reality and how professionals can pivot their careers without losing their mental well-being.

In her keynote address, Professor Goodnews Orluwene observed that overcoming psychological challenges resulting from career development in an Artificial intelligence world requires time, patience and psychological adjustment.

She urged all to stay positive, be proactive and be open to adapting the needed approaches with determination and a strategic mindset so as to navigate through the challenges in an Artificial intelligence world and emerge stronger on the other side.

In his lead paper presentation, Dr Emmanuel Ikenyiri remarked that scholars cannot escape the reality of the artificial intelligence world adding that anyone and any career that fails to psychologically adjust and get integrated into the new technology world order will gradually be left out in the scheme of things.

The Head of the Department of Educational Psychological Guidance and Counselling Professor Dorothy Inko-Tariah had led members of the local organising committee and resource persons on a courtesy visit to the Registrar Dr Chinonye Abraham Ajie at his office.

In a vote of thanks, the Head of the Department of Special Needs Education, Dr Samuel Ubani expressed gratitude to all who made the conference a huge success.

The event featured presentation of awards to deserving scholars.

Dr Ngozi Okiridu
Public Relations Officer

EMPHASIS ON ADOPTION OF GREEN CHEMISTRY CURRICULA IN SCIENCE PROGRAMME AS PROFESSOR JACK DUMKA NWINEEWII DELIVERS IAUE 76TH INAUGURAL LECTURE

A Professor of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) Rumuolumeni Port-Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria, Professor Jack Dumka Nwineewii has called on Universities across the country to adopt green chemistry curricula in science programme.

Speaking while delivering the 76th inaugural lecture of the University on March, 26, 2026 at the university auditorium on the topic "Industrialization:, The Chemicalization of the Biosphere and Environmental Health: The Imperative of Innovative Green Chemistry", Professor Nwineewii stressed that most industries all over indulge in the generation of dangerous waste and chemical products to the environment.

He pointed out that these activities impact negatively on the quality of air, water bodies and the soil in the areas where studies were carried out. He explained that the actions affect the quality of life of the people and their health status.

Professor Jack Dumka Nwineewii posited that the quality of life and the health status of individuals in these areas are being threatened based on the findings from the investigation.
He informed that green chemistry plays key roles in minimising and eliminating these wastes and ensures a better and attainment of safer environments.

The Professor of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry reiterated that innovative green chemistry provides comprehensive, sustainable and scientifically grounded solutions to environmental health challenges.
Green chemistry according to him, prevents pollution rather than managing it after it occurs.

He stressed that it's application in the air quality improvement, water purification, soil health, waste reduction and safer consumer products highlights its potential as a panacea for the modern environmental health crisis.
The University Don highlighted that the future of global sustainability significantly depends on unprecedented adoption of green chemistry principles.

The 76th inaugural lecture suggested that there should be implementation of strict regulations to phase out toxic chemicals and that the provision of incentives for innovation research and green start ups should be encouraged.

He further recommended that the international organisations should provide capacity building in developing countries so that industries should adopt life cycles assessment tools for environmental evaluations.

Professor Jack Dumka Nwineewii emphasised that waste generated by industries should be carefully monitored by the Government.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of IAUE Professor Okechuku Onuchuku praised the inaugural lecturer for his research findings and encouraged Nigerian Universities to integrate green chemistry into Science programmes. He also urged all to adopt recommendations from the research for a healthier and safer environment.

In a vote of thanks, Professor Sakiemi Abbey Idoniboye-Obu appreciated everyone who found time to grace the occasion.

Dr Ngozi Okiridu
Public Relations Officer

The Dean of the Postgraduate School, Professor Chibuzor Chile Nwobueze, the Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies, Dr Patience Spencer, and the Director of Research and Development, Professor Nduka Wonu, on an official visit to the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in Abuja.