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The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prudent management of funds in the State.
Oborevwori stated this during the commissioning of projects in Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, in commemoration of his hundred days in office.
According to him, “Part of that is our commitment that projects started by the last administration are not abandoned, because if those projects are abandoned that money is wasted. I have promised Deltans that I will consolidate on already established projects and that is what we are doing.”
“The university has five reasonable structures on the ground but some additional structures were needed for its smooth running. This ultra-modern furnished administrative building comprises of fully furnished office for the Vice Chancellor, Deputy, Burser, Registrar, and their staff. 2.6km interlock Internal roads, University Guest House with 21 rooms and squash court, and Principal Officers Staff Quarters. Some of the projects are already in use while others are not.
“I therefore appreciate the immediate past Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for courage and vision in establishing the three universities in the state. The truth is that our people are ripping the benefit of the already established university.
While appreciating the contractor and designer associate for their tenacity, he further thanked the people of the state who are the taxpayers saying without their tax payment, there would be no way to fund the project.
“As I said last week at Dennis Osadebay University, I have reiterated that this administration is committed to prudent spending”.
“I want to assure all Deltans that this administration will continue to invest small resources in ensuring that we provide the necessary school infrastructures for a conducive learning climate for Deltans. The goal of this administration is to ensure that every child has access to complete functional education”.
While charging the university lecturers and teachers on the state schools set up, he said, “In a global economy where the most available skill you can serve, is your knowledge. The education you offer must be standard with global standards. To meet these standards and close achievement gaps, our educational institutions must continually innovate and enrich the practice of teaching for better outcomes. This is where policymakers, educators, teachers, administrators, and consultants come in”.
“For our education to remain meaningful and impactful, it must also undertake research that helps society to develop in real time lasting solutions to the challenges of urban decay, potable water supplier, alternative energy sources, public transport sector,r, and waste treatment and management. I am simply saying here that our education must marry both Theory and practical.
“Many employers in our country complains that many product of our universities are simply unemployable. That must change. An inspiring and informed teacher is an invaluable asset. Modern teachers must possess the well withal to help students think critically, solve problems, make informed judgments,t and create knowledge that benefits both the students and society. When that happens, the product of our universities will come out ready to face and conquer the world with their entrepreneurial, ethical,l and social skills.
On his part, the Honourable Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Nyerhovwo Tanukari, noted that Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, commenced with forty-five (45) academic programs in six Faculties, all duly approved by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria (NUC)”.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Jacob Snapp Oboreh said that the University has identified Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda as a holistic roadmap for the advancement of Delta State.
Him stating the demand of the institution he said, “The zeal, energy, and commitment deployed by our staff and students to the task of finding solutions to humanity’s problems will soon yield the desired results”.
“Funding for eminent accreditation by the National Universities Commission to the tune of four hundred million naira only. Funds of the tune of four hundred million naira to mitigate the impact of the 2022 flood which destroyed buildings, damaged equipment, and washed away the faculty of Agriculture farms. Provisions of electricity to power the University to leapfrog our technological drive.”
Other needs of the University enumerated by Prof Oboreh are; “The need to mobilize the contractor to commence the construction of the faculty of Management Sciences. Request for the construction of a 3km Road to facilitate easy mobility of staff, students, and equipment on campus”.