Soludo promises to end 21-year power outage at Odumegwu Ojukwu varsity
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has vowed to end the 21-year power outage at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
Soludo made this promise during his one-day working visit to the campus, according to a press statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Wednesday.
The governor said even Uli as a community will equally benefit from the intervention when completed, adding that though the campus environment is orderly, it needs serious infrastructure upgrades.
The statement read in part, “After 21 years of being without electricity, students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus are set to start enjoying power supply.
“Even Uli as a community will equally benefit from the intervention when completed. We have to work out a plan to connect power back to Uli and the campus.
“Uli campus is not forgotten. Our party’s mantra and governing ideology is to leave no one behind. Education is the future and the foundation of Anambra.
“That is why we are investing in human capital that is productive at home and exportable abroad. We must deliberately invest in qualitative education. Yes! We are paying serious attention to quality. To do this, we also have the PPCP framework.”
While stressing the importance of having access to the internet, the Governor also promised to provide access to the internet and WiFi in public places within the campus, expressing optimism that it will further deepen their access to the digital world.
“Today’s world is about what you can do, not just the certificate you possess.
“Digitalisation will give this campus an advantage,” the Governor assured.
“We will also begin the gradual construction of the internal roads in the campus,” he added.
He called on the community to make efforts to protect the institution.
The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-deh, gave assurance of their unalloyed prayer and support for the Governor who she described as education-friendly.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Kate Omenugha, thanked the Governor for visiting as well as the support he has given to them, including their accreditation.
“We are developing our strategic vision.
“There are so many abandoned projects on the campus. If we propel this Uli campus, it’ll translate to the Japan of Africa,” she added.
The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Ernest Ezeajughi, Chief Protocol officer, Chinedu Nwoye, member representing Ihiala Constituency 1 at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Jude Ngobili and his Ihiala two counterparts, Chukwuebuka Iloh, Mayor, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anayo Orjiakor, among others, were present at the event.
