The federal government has pledged to complete all abandoned federal government projets in Alex Ekwueme federal University, Ndufu in Ebonyi state. The President of Nigeria passed the information when he came to the University to commission some ecological projects.
The president was represented by the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed.
According to the president, “The completion of this ecological project in Alex Ekwueme Federal University is a testimony that every part of this country irrespective of its political lining and ethnicity will benefit from the numerous projects of the federal government”
Mr. President used the medium to support the Campus-Green Initiative of the institution geared towards making it the greenest and eco-friendly campus in Nigeria by planting a tree in commemoration of his visit.
The vice-chancellor of the institution, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba had earlier noted that the visit of the president would remain a milestone in the history of the institution.
“These roads are the first set of asphalt roads to be constructed and commissioned in this University since its inception seven years ago. We shall remain grateful to Mr. President for approving and funding this project and the ecological fund office in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation for ensuring that it was completed on schedule”, the VC stated.
I am Olamide George Nneka, a graduate of Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. Reach me via olamide@campusbiz.com.ng