Nasarawa varsity appreciates its professor of Capital Market

The management and students of Nasarawa State University (NSUK) are glad one of their lecturers is a professor of Capital Markets.
Head of Department (HOD), Banking and Finance, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) Prof. Uche Jeo Uwaleke, had been in the news when he was confirmed as professor of Finance and Capital Markets by management, as a result of the professor’s scholarly efforts in the financial market.
As the first professor of Capital Markets in Nigeria, he adds more value to academic activities at NSUK, which throws the varsity to national and international recognition.
Prof. Uwaleke’s brilliance and eloquence which have been nationally and internationally recognized, paved the way for his promotion. His ability to proffer solutions to difficult issues in his field contributed to his achievement. He particularly contributes regularly, through the media, in proffering solutions to the government on how to manage the nation’s economy.
Uwaleke holds B.Sc. (Accounting), M.Sc. (Economics) and PhD (Finance). He has been lecturing for over two decades in various institutions across Nigeria. He had taught Capital Market at University of Abuja, before proceeding to the department of Banking and Finance at NSUK.
Prof. Uwaleke is a fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a chartered banker and chartered stockbroker. He is also a member of the Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Institute of Capital Market Registrars and Nigerian Economic Society.
Uwaleke’s confirmation, as described by many of his colleagues, was a result of hardwork in his chosen field. Having been actively involved in Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), he led research teams drawn from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which put together a compendium of the African and Middle East Capital Market. He was also linked to a publication on Nigeria’s fixed income market.
Prof. Uwaleke is the brain behind NSUK’s anthem. He is the coordinator National Accounting Competition, an annual competition organised by NSUK, referred to as Accounting Knowledge and Research Organisation (AKARO), which is also tagged ‘Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma National Essay Competition.’
Herbal doctors soon for national service
Three universities in South-western Nigeria will soon start awarding B.Sc. in Herbal Medicine, after which the graduates will be mobilised for national youth service like their colleagues in orthodox medicine and other related fields.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Pax Herbal Clinic and Research Laboratories, Rev. Anselm Adodo, said his company has made a deal with the universities to introduce degrees and certificate courses.
Adodo said the three universities are Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo state; University of Medical Sciences, Ondo and the University of Ibadan.
Speaking during a press conference, Adodo told journalists that one of the tertiary institutions, University of Medical Sciences, is in the process of introducing bachelor’s degree in Herbal Medicine.
He said while Samuel Adegboyega University is planning to introduce a higher certificate programme in Herbal Medicine, the University of Ibadan has already approved and commenced master’s degree and PhD programmes in African Traditional Medicine at its Institute of African studies.
“A course in herbal medicine through the Department of Pharmacy has also been introduced into the curriculum at UI.
“This is historic and a significant step towards boosting herbal medicine research and development in Nigeria,” he said.
The MD of Pax Herbal also said his establishment has begun to collaborate with UI’s Institute of African Studies to offer a professional certificate course in Herbal Medicine.