REV. PROFESSOR HYACINTH EME ICHOKU: A PRIEST AND A SCHOLAR
This Festschrift was conceived to honour Rev. Fr. Professor Hyacinth Eme Ichoku, an Eminent Economist and Scholar, a Humane and Compassionate Priest and a Development Icon Per Excellence. The study examines the concise Biographical notes on the Honoree. The inquiry begins from his early academic training which started with degrees in Philosophy and Divinity. His thirst for interdisciplinary scholarship directs the work to look at Rev. Fr. Prof. H. E. Ichoku as a Priest, Economist and a Scholar of global status. The discussion reveals his Works and Contributions to Knowledge, his Publications mirroring down to his articles, Journals and Monographs. Furthermore, the research focuses on his Membership of many Professional Bodies which leads to his calling by the Catholic Bishops' Conference to serve as the Vice Chancellor of Veritas University. However, on the whole, the positive impact of his administrative acumen as a Humane and Compassionate Priest demonstrated in the building of New Cafeteria which houses the Zero Hunger Kitchen (ZHK) that provides succour to the indigent and needy students of the university. His cordial relationship with the host Communities of Zuma II and Gaba I & II through the provisions of social amenities and utilities including Security Provisions is also in focus. Furthermore, using oral and written sources and applying the narrative and analytical tool, the study concludes by highlighting the Development strides encapsulated in both the Social and Spiritual Developments of the Veritas University Family.
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