Charles Ogwo
Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Executive Governor of Enugu State has laid the foundation for the administrative building of the proposed State University of Education, at the permanent site, Ihe in Awgu Local Government Area of the state..
In his speech, the governor said that the institution would provide access to quality higher education with a view to stimulating knowledge, productivity and industry among students.
Ugwuanyi said that N200 million had earlier been released for the commencement of preliminary construction works on the site.
He said that when realised, the university would bring about a significant and positive transformation of the socio-economic fortunes of the area.
“Apart from graduating its own students, it is expected that the proposed university will also provide channels for students of other Colleges of Education to obtain degrees in their chosen areas of study.
“The prompt construction of an administrative building is, therefore, expected to stimulate the rapid development of the institution and prepare it for full commencement of academic activities in no distant time,” he said.
The Governor said that his administration would ensure that growth and development extended to every corner of the state.
Prof. Uche Eze, the State Commissioner for Education, had earlier in his welcome address described the establishment of the state university of education in the ancient town of Ihe as a visionary move.
Eze said that the activities of the institution when realised would impact positively on the education sector of the state.
It will be recalled that Ihe town, which means ‘Light’ is citadel of the foremost College of Education in Awgu Educational District of Enugu State.
