American University Confers Doctorate, Fellowship on 34 Nigerians  

Uchechukwu Nnaike

The Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies (IAMPS), in collaboration with Prowess University, Delaware, USA, recently conferred doctoral and fellowship awards on some prominent Nigerians.

The award ceremony was held recently during the 10th leadership summit/induction ceremony of IAMPS at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

The recipients were awarded Doctor of Philosophy (honoris causa) in Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Divinity, Social and Human Development, Financial Management, Information and Communications Strategy, Educational Management, Technology Management, Health Care Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, and Cyber Leadership and Strategy.

Seventeen persons were also inducted as fellows and associate members of IAMPS at the event.

The Registrar of IAMPS and African representative of Prowess University, USA, Prof. Eze Nwauba, said the institute, established in 2016, was registered at the Corporate Affairs Commission and recognised by the Federal Ministry of Education.

He said IAMPS expertise receives adequate professional training and updating to guarantee a high level of performance in line with core professional ethics, which includes maintaining and enhancing their qualifications through functional persistence.

The representative of Prowess University in Nigeria, Prof. Justice Esibe, said a committee was set up to scrutinise the final list of awardees, saying that “we did good screening before these set of people emerged.”

He urged the recipients to continue with the good work and to start partnering with IAMPS because the desired change begins with everyone.

The Group Managing Director of Britking Group of Companies, Nwankwo Bright Izuchukwu, and the Executive Director, Ojukwu Chukwuemeka Kingsley, were awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (honoris causa) in Business Administration.

Izuchukwu said, “I see this as an opportunity to do more because I believe for the school to have nominated me and decorated me with this honorary doctorate degree, it shows more is still being expected from me.”

He advised the youth to be dedicated and consistent and always to give their best in any situation.

Kingsley described the award as a dream come true, showing that “all our dedication to work and empowerment of the youths is noticed by some set of people who have honoured us with this award.”

“We have always dedicated our time in doing that thing we have passion for, chief among them is empowering the youths through the skills God has also given us in the area of real estate,” added Izuchukwu. “So at no time, did I dream that this award will come today but we are grateful to the school for this honour.”

He urged the youth always to have a good mentor and advised them to avoid shortcuts in achieving their goals.