Delsu to experience rapid transformation through infrastructural dev. - Gov Oborevwori

The governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori said his administration would do all within its  power to support Delta State University with more  infrastructure to enable the school compete favourably with other universities globally as the administration plays more  premium on education in the state. 

Governor Oborevwori stated this at the 16th Convocation Ceremony of Delta State University, Abraka held on Saturday in the school premises. 

According to him, the government would continue to support the governing council, management, staff and students of the University to enable it achieve the goal of making the institution a global one to attract foreign students.

He said this administration is also committed to sustaining timely and predictably in dealing with academic programmes in our tertiary institutions as the major legacy of the previous administration is the stability in the higher institution. 

His words: "In our school, a four year programme is exactly four year. We don't prolong or delay course for industrial action as a result,our children can achieve academic goals within the stated.

"So long the government can support education, it is  not  out of place for individuals, corporate organization to still support the school to enable it achieve its mandate. 

"When the government will do its best that this university is able to compete with other universities, it must be noted that there's need to support from pubic spirited individuals, corporate organization and other stakeholders to assist us in this regard". He said.

Governor Oborevwori also express gratitude to  the Vice Chancellor, Professor Andy Egwunyenga, the Governing Council, and  Staff for their efforts which have made the school to achieve  what it has today  and therefore charged  them not to rest on their oars to enable the University achieve its mandate.

While congratulating the graduands for their successful graduation  as their graduation is as  a  result of hard work and perseverance, he urged them not to wait for a paid job but can be an entrepreneur of their own, adding that, as they leave  the school into the world, there are  many opportunities which they can explore to better their  lives just he charged them to be good ambassadors of the school.

"Don't be thinking of getting a paid job, l challenge you to be entrepreneur approach to life." He stated.

He also thanked the parents of the graduands who stood by their children/wards financially, morally and otherwise to see that their children graduate successfully saying, with their graduation, the money they spent is no longer a waste.

Gov. Oborevwori said, education is the best legacy parents can bequeath on their children saying with this achievement, they would not only make their parents proud but leaders of their generation.

Earlier in his address, the Vice Chancellor of Delta State University,.Professor Andy O.Egwunyenga said the institution has consistently kept faith with the core mandate of teaching and research, which, according to him, has led to ceaseless production of quality few graduates who are noted for their global competitiveness, an attestation of having lived up to the vision of the founding fathers.

He therefore congratulated the staff and students on the success. As the school has recorded in substaning  the visionary ideas upon which the University was founded. The VC charged all and sundry not rest on their oars as even the most advanced Universities still continue to grow  as  Delsu is not exception. 

His words: "Though we have achieved giant strides, there is still a lot of work to be done. In view of reality, I invite all stakeholders to join hands with us in building a University noted for international visibility, outstanding research, unparalleled discrimination and deployment of knowledge for human and nation building".

According to the VC, the grand total number of graduating students for 2022/2023  are: Post graduate degrees 730,  first degree, 3611, Diplomas 435.

He said, the institution under his tenure for the past four years, remarkable achievements have been made which include the construction of Micro biology laboratory, ongoing construction of Engineering Drawing Studio, Oleh Campus, furnishing of management Sciences, construction of faculty of science by the Delta State government, among others. 

VC stressed that, In despite of these growth, the institution still have some challenges which include lack of facilities, laboratories, workshops, lecture theatres, offices, halls of residence among others. 

He therefore appealed  to the state government to increase funding especially the monthly subvention to enable the University employ needed critical    staff in order to shore up its rating in the comity  of universities not only in Nigeria but also globally.

Professor Egwunyenga  thanked the state government led by Governor Oborevwori for financial assistance to the school over the years  just he thanked the Governing Council and Management of the school for among others, embarking on the construction of the faculty of Management Sciences from the internally generated revenue. 

He also thanked Principal Officers' members of Senate and other staff students for believing in the dream of the school. While congratulating  the graduands for successful graduation, he urged them to be good ambassadors of the University.

 He said: "The education you received here is an round one that places you on a vantage position- a pedestal that is unique, innovation and dynamic so that you will be a big player in the new world of competiveness".

The high point of the ceremony was the award of certificates to the deserving  students amidst cheers.