SPEECHES
Recent speeches
NOT JUST A ROAD BUT THE EPIPHANY OF A UNIVERSITY AND HUMANS Speech of the Vice Chancellor on the Occasion of the Commissioning of the 12-Kilometre Road linking Emene, Nkwubor, Ugwuomu Nike and Godfrey Okoye University Main Campus by His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on 12 January 2021
THE PROFESSOR AND THE PROFESSOR OF GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY A Speech of the Vice Chancellor on the Occasion of the First Professorial Investiture of Godfrey Okoye University 8 December 2020
MY 20TH ANNIVERSARY HOMILY: The GRACE WHICH WAS GIVEN TO ME HAS NOT BEEN WASTED
Godfrey Okoye University at 10: The Narrative of Our Growth- The Speech of the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Dr. Christian Anieke, on the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary. November 23, 2019
A Beautiful Milestone Speech of the Vice Chancellor on 26 January 2019.
Convocation speeches
Godfrey Okoye University: A University Awashed with God's Incredible Blessings- Convocation Address of the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke at the 8th and 9th Convocations of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu November 20, 2021
Godfrey Okoye University: Between the First Convocation and this Combined Convocation- Convocation Address of the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke at the 6th and 7th Convocations of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu November 22, 2019
Godfrey Okoye University: The Catholic University on the Go- Convocation Address of the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke at the 5th Convocation of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu February 10, 2018
Godfrey Okoye: A University at the Service of its Community- Convocation Address of the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr Prof. Christian Anieke at the 4th Convocation of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu February 25, 2017
Godfrey Okoye University Today and Tomorrow - The Vice Chancellor's Speech on the 3rd Convocation of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu December 5, 2015
Traversing the Boundaries of Dream and Reality- Convocation Address of the Pioneer Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke at the First Convocation Ceremony of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu 2014
Matriculation speeches
A New Decade Has Begun for Godfrey Okoye University: Speech of the VC, Rev. Fr. Prof. C. Anieke, on the Occasion of the 11th Matriculation of Godfrey Okoye University. 8 February 2020
A Beautiful Milestone The Address of the Vice Chancellor on 26 January 2019.
Studying to Change the world- Speech by the VC, Rev. Fr. Prof. C. Anieke, at the 9th Matriculation Ceremony of Godfrey Okoye University. Feb 24, 2018
Four Years of Apprenticeship in Godfrey Okoye University- The Matriculation Speech of the Vice Chancellor on the 8th Matriculation Ceremony of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu January 20, 2017
Creating Space for Success! - The Vice Chancellor's Speech on the Occasion of the 7th Matriculation of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu January 22, 2016
We Are Coming to the Point The Matriculation Speech of the Vice Chancellor on 17 November 2012
This Infant Prodigy - Godfrey Okoye University!- The Matriculation Address of the Vice Chancellor of Go University on the Occasion of the 3rd Matriculation of the University, this 4th Day of February, 2012
Go University Will Get it Right! - An Address of the Vice Chancellor on the Occasion of 2nd Matriculation of Godfrey Okoye University, February 19, 2011
This is our chance - A Speech on the First Matriculation Ceremony of the University, February 13, 2010
Foundation day speeches
Godfrey Okoye University at 10: The Narrative of Our Growth- The Speech of the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Dr. Christian Anieke, on the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary. November 23, 2019
The Infant Prodigy and Its Steps Towards Its Beautiful Home The Vice Chancellor’s Speech on the 8th Foundation Day of GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, 20 October, 2017
As I Celebrate Your Birthday... The Foundation Day Speech of the Vice Chancellor on the 7th Foundation Day of Godfrey Okoye University, 21 October, 2016
Are We Building This House on Rock? - Sixth Foundation Day Speech of the Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu October 21, 2015
This Miracle called Godfrey Okoye University (Go University)! - A Speech by the Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University on the First Foundation Day of the University, October 21, 2010
Other Speeches
NOT JUST A ROAD BUT THE EPIPHANY OF A UNIVERSITY AND HUMANS Speech of the Vice Chancellor on the Occasion of the Commissioning of the 12-Kilometre Road linking Emene, Nkwubor, Ugwuomu Nike and Godfrey Okoye University Main Campus by His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on 12 January 2021
THE PROFESSOR AND THE PROFESSOR OF GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY A Speech of the Vice Chancellor on the Occasion of the First Professorial Investiture of Godfrey Okoye University 8 December 2020
MY 20TH ANNIVERSARY HOMILY: THE GRACE WHICH WAS GIVEN TO ME HAS NOT BEEN WASTED
Do Not Forget the Womb that Nurtured You Words of Fr. Christian Anieke, Vice Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University, at the Symposium in Honour of His Lordship, Godfrey MaryPaul Okoye,on the Occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Daughters of Divine Love on 8 November 2019
DO WE HAVE TO DO IT ALONG OUR ROADS? News Commentary by Rev. Fr. Prof. Dr. C. Anieke aired on Radio Nigeria. April, 2019
Ifeomachukwu Harvest Thanksgiving and Bazaar 2018- Rector of Omnium Sanctorum Chaplaincy, Rev. Prof Christian Anieke's Goodwill Message in Thanksgiving to God
Emerging Trends in Cultures and Identities in English Studies in Nigeria- A Keynote Address by Rev. Fr. Prof. Dr. Christian Anieke, VC of Godfrey Okoye University, Eb. (Mitterkirchen/ Austria), FLSN, FNAL. at the 2018 annual conference of the English Scholars Associatin of Nigeria
Bending Society or Being Bent by Society: Understanding Obi Okonkwo's Homecoming in Achebe's No Longer at Ease- A Paper Presented by Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke on the Occasion of the Homecoming Organized by the Department of English, University of Nigeria Nsukka
Visit of His Excellency, Most Rev. Manfred Scheuer, Bishop of Linz, July 23, 2018- Speech of Rev. Prof. Dr. MMag. Christian Anieke Rector/Vice Chancellor of GO UNI (in Eng & German)
Why I am in Love with Poetry- Speech by the VC, Rev. Fr. Prof. C. Anieke on the Occasion of Nigerian Students Poetry Prize Award Hosted by Godfrey Okoye University on 24 May 2018
Homily at the Burial of Princess Anne Nnaji Wife of Senator Gilbert Emeka Nnaji
Justice Aniagolu: the past and the future of our university A Speech by the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, on the Second Memorial Lecture of Justice Anthony Aniagolu, at Godfrey Okoye University 27 October, 2016
Visit of His Grace, Archbishop Prof. Enrico dal Covolo, the Rector of the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome- Speech of the VC, GO Uni, Rev Prof. Anieke on the occassion of the visit of the Rector of the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome, July 2016
GO University and Bowie State University MOU: the Present and Future- The Vice Chancellor's Speech on his visit to Bowie University, USA, May 2016
The Quartercentinnial Celebration of William Shakespeare - The Speech of the Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University, Rev. Fr. Prof Christian Anieke, on the Occasion of the Quartercentinnial Celebration of William Shakespeare 26 May, 2016
Obiora: The Known, the Knowable and the Unknowable- Homily by Rev Prof. Anieke in honour of Msgr Prof Obiora Ike, April 2016
Dusting off the Academic Tool of Mentoring in Our University - The Speech of Rev. Fr. Prof Christian Anieke, on the Occasion of Sr. Dr. Adaoma's Convocation on Saturday, 20 February 2016 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
An Eulogy - Vice Chancellor's Speech on the Occasion of the Lying-in-state of Prof. Julius Onah September 3, 2015
28th Annual International Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) 24th-29th August 2015 - An Address of Welcome Presented by the Vice Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University Enugu
Godfrey Okoye University Gets Robust Wings to Fly - A Thank-You Speech of the Vice Chancellor on the Occasion of the Commissioning of Chief Dr. Edward Nnaji E-library February 5, 2015
Godfrey Okoye University Capital Projects Campaign - Speech Presented by the Vice Chancellor at the Launch of Godfrey Okoye University Capital Projects Campaign on Saturday, 26 January 2013
An Eulogy - ...mama, go in peace!
Congratulations on Your Silver Jubilee! Fr. Barry Eneh (USA) By Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke
An Eulogy - ....farewell my brother Fr. John Ekwueme! A tribute by Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke
In honour of Prof. Wolfgang Zach: Speech By Uni.-Prof. MMag. Dr. Christian Anieke, Rev., Eb. (Mitterkirchen) on the occasion of the retirement of prof. Wolfgang Zach August 2017
Educated To Change the Face of Society: The Address of the Provost on the Occasion of the Sixth Induction of Graduates of Institute of Ecumenical Education by the TRCN On 7 June 2017
Official Launching of Catholic Social Teaching in Collaboration with Godfrey Okoye University - The Address of the Vice Chancellor on the Occasion of the Official Launching of Catholic Social Teaching in Collaboration with Godfrey Okoye University, on 17 January 2011