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NITP Anambra Holds Career Talk for UNIZIK Planning Students, Announces Best Graduate Award

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The Anambra State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners marked the institute’s 60th anniversary with a career outreach for Urban and Regional Planning students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on August 5, 2026. Town-planning professionals spoke to students about career opportunities in the field and the need to build practical skills in GIS, remote sensing and AutoCAD. They also encouraged graduates to register with the Town Planners Registration Council after graduation. The chapter announced an annual Best Graduating Student Award for the department. The award will include a cash prize and a Certificate of Excellence. The session ended with questions from students on preparing for professional practice.

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hala

What parts of the career talk did the planning students find most useful for understanding the profession?

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kris

Did the session focus more on real workplace roles or the path to becoming a professional planner?

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yemi

Marking the institute's anniversary with students makes the outreach feel forward-looking, especially alongside the best graduate award.

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prince

The event sounds worthwhile, but career talks matter more when students can clearly connect them to realistic opportunities after graduation.

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jesse

Students should note the speakers' guidance and follow up on any planning pathways or professional expectations discussed during the outreach.

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