The Chancellor of Alex-Ekwueme Federal Ndufu -Alike Ebonyi State, HRM Oba (Dr.) Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland has gifted a 100 level Music student of the University, Peace Oduma, a professional trumpet in recognition of her extraordinary talent and skills which she displayed during the Chancellor's night held on May 22nd, 2024.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Elom while presenting the trumpet to the student, on behalf of the Chancellor, said it was the fulfillment of the chancellor's pledge, and a way of appreciating the student for her extraordinary skills, and also to encourage others to strive for excellence in whatever they do, adding that the trumpet is the latest version and costs a Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150, 000).


In her response, Oduma thanked the Chancellor for the show of fatherly love, support and encouragement, assuring that she would make good use of the musical instrument to improve her academic life and livelihood.


While commending the Chancellor for his good spiritedness, the Head, Department of Music, Dr. Jayeola Folorunso, noted that the instrument has given Oduma an added advantage as a music student, adding that as a department, they will continue to improve and harness the talents of the students to make them competitive on graduation.