CASSON Honours Dr. Sunday Mathias for Excellence in Printing and Community Service at Induction Ceremony
By Ndifon Joseph – Calabar
In a ceremony marked by inspiration and professional dedication, the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Cross River Chapter, presented Dr. Sunday Mathias, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unical Printing Press, with an Award of Excellence.
He received the award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to modern printing, publishing services, and community engagement, during the University of Calabar & University of Cross River State’s 2nd Counsellors’ Induction/Oath-Taking and Awards Ceremony for Guidance and Counselling graduates, on October 30, 2024, at the ASUU Secretariat of the University of Calabar.
The event also celebrated the dedication of individuals like Dr. Mathias who have made a tangible difference through their service to both academia and the broader community.
Professor Florence Banku Obi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, opened the event with a stirring speech, albeit through a representative. She emphasized the importance of professional counsellors in today’s rapidly evolving society and applauded CASSON and the departments for their commitment to equipping students with skills that would benefit communities across Nigeria.
Following the opening remarks, Professor P. N. Asuquo, Provost of the Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa, delivered a thought-provoking lecture as part of the 2nd Induction and Oath-Taking session where he underscored the crucial role counsellors play in fostering mental health, guiding academic paths, and contributing to the broader societal welfare.
Taking the podium to accept the award, Dr. Mathias expressed profound gratitude to CASSON for the honour. With humility, he acknowledged the support of his colleagues, clients, and the larger university community, attributing his success to a shared vision of service and progress.
“I never knew that my little effort has been appreciated by this great association. This singular act of recognition demonstrated here today has simply taught me to put in more effort and work harder.”
The ceremony, a prestigious occasion in the Guidance and Counselling departments’ calendar, was attended by faculty members, students, alumni, and other distinguished guests, all gathered to honour the newest inductees into the counselling profession and to recognize contributions to the field.
