Benson Idahosa University The Management of Benson Idahosa University today held a special memorial service in honour of Justin Ukwu at the University Campus. - Benson Idahosa University

The Management of Benson Idahosa University today held a special memorial service in honour of Justin Ukwu at the University Campus.

June 2, 2015

DSC_8061Speaking at the memorial service, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie said, “It is indeed a time of mourning for the Management, Staff and Students of Benson Idahosa University over the demise of Justin Ukwu, a 200L student of the Department of International Studies and Diplomacy (ISD). He said, investigations carried out by the University Management on the incidence shows that Marina Medical Services Limited failed by not providing adequate service in managing the health condition of Mr. Justin, adding that proper medical procedures were not carried out.

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Expressing the University’s grief over Justin’s death the Vice Chancellor said, Management is deeply angry and saddened by the incidence, noting that the memorial service which is tagged, “Justice 4 our Justin,” is Benson Idahosa University saying,  ‘We are Justin’s family, We Care’. He however said that the University Management met with the family and offered prayers for them, while pledging the University’s support and assistance to the family.

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Prof. Izevbigie therefore called for peace and shared grief. He also called on all to join in the crusade by sending condolence messages to the families and the University Community at this trying moment, rather than opting for violence and destructive criticism against the University whose track record has produced great leaders around the world.

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Highpoint of the ceremony was the lowering of the University flag in honour of Mr. Justin. This was followed by a minute silent after which special prayers were offered for the family by the President of Benson Idahosa University, Bishop F.E. Benson Idahosa II who also represented the Chancellor and Archbishop of the Church of God Mission International Dr. Margaret Benson Idahosa as well as the Deputy Provost, Rev Charles Ofili who represented the All Nations for Christ Bible Institute International. Also featured were soul lifting renditions by the BIU Choir.

 

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Earlier at the General Staff Morning Devotion, Management and Staff led by the President and Vice Chancellor all stood outside the main entrance at the University gate where they observed a moment of silence in honour of Mr. Justin as well as special prayers for the family and the University at large.