At a very historical event in Abuja, the National Universities Commission, NUC approved the establishment of the Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science, and Technology, Oferekpe, in Izzi Local Government Area in the State. Thereby emerging the 66th State University and the 278th University in Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu announced the approval in Abuja during the presentation of a Letter of Recognition for the new University to Ebonyi State Governor, RT Hon Francis Nwifuru. The NUC Boss said the move was a significant milestone for the state and the NUC in advancing higher education in our nation.
While promising to provide the necessary support to the University, Professor Ribadu noted that the University would commence academic activities after the necessary resource verification”.
However “We are ready and willing to support this young university. Kindly note that a recognition letter is not equated with starting or commencement of academic activities. We will still have to undertake what is called resource verification” Professor Ribadu stated.
“The Commission will visit when the university is ready, it will invite the Commission to go and look at the state of affairs, to look at the infrastructure, to look at the classrooms, look at the library, look at the staffing before the Commission will give the go-ahead for commencement of academic activities” he noted.
The NUC Boss assured that a copy of the recognition letter would be forwarded to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for necessary action.
While Responding, the Ebonyi State Givernor, RT Hon Francis Nwifuru emphasized the role of the new university in addressing the technological manpower needs of the state and the nation at large.
RT Hon Nwifuru outlined the State’s efforts to ensure the institution’s smooth takeoff, including the construction of key infrastructure and the appointment of Principal Officers.
Governor Nwifuru revealed that no fewer than 1,000 students were undergoing scholarship programs for postgraduate studies to meet the university’s human resource needs.
RT Hon Nwifuru reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing adequate funding and creating a globally competitive institution.
Ebonyi State through her Proactive Governor, RT Hon Nwifuru has set a record, thus with the approval, the Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science, and Technology, Oferekpe becomes the 66th state university in Nigeria and the 278th in the Nigerian University System. Indeed Governor Nwifuru is working.
On the Governor’s entourage were The Secretary to the State Government, 5 Commissioners, The Acting Vice Chancellor and Acting Registrar of the Institution.
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