The management of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, has taken a step to ensure efficiency and ethical compliance among its newly employed non-teaching staff. The university recently organized a one-day intensive capacity-building workshop for 400 new staff members. The workshop, themed "Work Process and Ethics," aimed to formally induct the staff into university administration, culture, and service charter.
The Vice-Chancellor of IAUE, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku, represented by the Registrar, Dr. Chinonye Abraham Ajie, declared the workshop open. Onuchuku emphasized that non-teaching staff are the administrative engine room of the university and that their efficiency, attitude, and adherence to rules directly impact service delivery, students' experience, and the institution's public image. He warned participants to take the training seriously, as certificates would only be issued to attendees.
The Director of Training and Capacity Building, Prof. Lysias Dodd Gilbert, noted that excellence in university education relies not only on teaching staff but also on a strong and efficient administrative support system provided by non-teaching staff. The workshop featured presentations from various experts, including Dr. Okachukwu Dibia, who spoke on ethics, urging staff to embrace confidentiality, punctuality, teamwork, and respect for constituted authority.
Dr. Sam Kalagbor, in his presentation on Work Process, charged the staff to clarify their roles, career progression, and appraisal processes. He noted that proper integration would eliminate confusion about duties, improve ICT and administrative competence, and build confidence for career growth. The staff were also educated on the legal aspects of work ethics by Barr. Richard Wokocha of the Rivers State University.
Barr. Wokocha warned that employment in IAUE is governed by law, not sentiment, and listed grave misconducts punishable by dismissal, blacklisting, and prosecution. The event featured a certificate presentation and question-and-answer session, attended by the Director of Administration (ICT), Dr. Kitoye Okonny, and Director of Establishment, Dr. Chioma Emejuru.
The workshop is part of IAUE's efforts to end the ghost workers syndrome and ensure that all staff members are aware of their roles and responsibilities. The university's management emphasized that the training was designed to equip the staff with requisite knowledge, values, and attitudes for effective performance and integration.
The event concluded with a call to action for the new staff members to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the workshop to their work. The university's management expressed its commitment to providing a conducive work environment and supporting staff members in their career growth.
Key points
- The Ignatius Ajuru University of Education has organized a workshop for 400 new non-teaching staff to ensure efficiency and ethical compliance.
- The workshop aimed to formally induct the staff into university administration, culture, and service charter.
- The university's management emphasized that the training was designed to equip the staff with requisite knowledge, values, and attitudes for effective performance and integration.
