Commissioning of the Centre for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigations at Godfrey Okoye University on 24 June 2026: VICE CHANCELLOR’S SPEECH Protocol On 13 October 2022, a young, handsome, and smart-looking man mounted the podium of the Peter Mbah Law Auditorium here at Godfrey Okoye University to deliver his manifesto for the 2023 general elections....Read More

A major milestone in scientific advancement and criminal justice is about to unfold right here in Enugu State. The board chairman, stakeholders, partners, and management of the Center for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigation cordially invite the public to its official commissioning. This is a historic moment. The centre represents a groundbreaking leap forward, standing...Read More

Agriculture has been reaffirmed as the ultimate lifeline of human existence and a critical driver for national growth. The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Most Rev. Dr. Ernest Obodo made this submission during the 7th graduation ceremony of the Mary Agro Farm Institute, an affiliate of Godfrey Okoye University, held at the...Read More

The practical spirit of entrepreneurship was in full focus on Monday, 13th April, as Godfrey Okoye University hosted the first STEP-S “Train-the-Trainer” workshop of 2026. This intensive session aimed to equip a new cohort of educators with the tools to guide students in launching real-world businesses using capital provided by the Student Training for Entrepreneurial...Read More

Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University, recently hosted international partners and benefactors for a tour of the institution’s state-of-the-art DNA Centre in Ugwuomu Nike. Led by the university’s Foreign Liaison Officer, Ms. Meggy Kantert, the delegation, explored a facility that is currently regarded as the largest of its kind in...Read More

​Godfrey Okoye University (GOU) is proud to announce the formal commencement of the Africa-UniNet Research Cooperation Project, titled “Application of Solar Energy in Agriculture for Food, Energy and Water: Nexus of Africa (SAFENA).” ​In January 2026, a high-level delegation from GOU, led by Vice-Chancellor Rev. Fr. Prof. Dr. Christian Anieke, completed a strategic mobility visit...Read More

Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), Enugu, is steadily strengthening its presence on the global research stage through its participation in the Africa-UniNet Research Cooperation Project, “Capacity Building on Cross-Cultural Insights into Underutilized Fermented Foods in Austria and Nigeria: Sensory Perception, Functionality and Safety (Ferment2Taste).” Last month, two of the University’s researchers, Dr. Chidinma A. Okafor and...Read More

The Vice-Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, has described the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) as a vital pathway for preparing students for life beyond the classroom. He made this known during the 2026 SIWES orientation programme for 200 and 300 level students from the Faculties of Computing and Information...Read More

On February 14th the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, stepped into the Center for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigation (CEDFOCI), DNA Learning Center Nigeria, for an exclusive walking visit that signaled a new era for science and security in the region. It was not just a ceremonial tour. It was a moment of...Read More

Sapphire Initiative for Special Needs and Disability, in collaboration with the Department of Mass Communication and the Faculty of Education of Godfrey Okoye University, hosted the International Conference on Inclusive Education and Disability Communication in Nigeria at the Peter Mbah Law Auditorium. Themed “Voices for Inclusion: Communication and Education Pathways for Learners with Special Needs...Read More