World Teachers’ Day: “I’m Proud To Teach, Be Part Of The Mount” — Akpodiete
*********University DON Says, he is Proud to Be a Teacher, an Educator, Identify with Mount St’ Mary University, USA as an Adjunct Professor
*********Prof of Law, CyberSecurity Forensic, Artificial Intelligence & AI Governance Celebrates World Teachers’ Day with Global Community
By Victor Bieni, Asaba
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An Adjunct Professor at Mount St. Mary’s University and Professor of Law, Cybersecurity, Forensics, Artificial Intelligence and AI Governance, Prof. Alex O. Akpodiete, has expressed pride in being an educator and part of the Mount community.
Royal Paradise Media (News Online) learnt this from Professor Alexander .O. Akpodiete in a telephone conversation with our reporter today being on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 as he joined the global community to commemorate World Teachers’ Day celebrated on Sunday.
Speaking to our reporter, Prof Akpodiete noted that as the world marked World Teachers’ Day, he was reminded of the extraordinary privilege and responsibility that comes with being an educator.
In the words of renowned Nigerian-Ameriican Scholar cum Professor of Law, Forensic, CyberSecurity, Artificial Intelligence & AI Governance: “For more than eight years, I had been honoured to serve as an Adjunct Professor at Mount St. Mary’s University, an institution am also proud to call my alma mater as an MBA graduate”.
“I currently teaches Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, helping students to understand and prepare for some of the most consequential technological and security challenges of our time”.
“I, Professor Alexander .O. Akpodiete, my journey as an educator spans more than 25 years, during which I had taught disciplines ranging from Business Law and Ethics to Intelligence and Security Studies, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and emerging technologies”.
“My teaching career included amongst others are: Academic affiliations with five universities across four continents, an experience that has allowed me to teach and learn from students of different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives”.
“No doubt, through all those years, one conviction has remained constant, that teaching is about much more than delivering course content, but about preparing the next generation to think critically, solve difficult problems, act ethically and apply knowledge to a rapidly changing world”.
“It is gratifying to see Mount St. Mary’s University continue to receive recognition for its academic excellence, value, service to veterans and commitment to student success”.
“I use this medium to celebrate my fellow educators at the Mount and teachers everywhere whose influence extends far beyond the classroom” .
“Also, I congratulate the leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni and the entire Mount community on its continued accomplishments”.
“I’m a proud alumnus, proud professor and proud to be part of the Mount. I wish all educators everywhere a happy World Teachers’ Day celebration”.