Ambrose Alli Alumni Association Urges Okpebholo To Revitalize Ambrose Alli University
Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, has been urged by the Ambrose Alli Alumni Association, FCT Chapter, to keep his pledge to revitalize Ambrose Alli University (AAU).
The call was given at the 3rd Annual Lecture Series/Wazobia Cultural Day and End of the Year Dinner and Award Night in Abuja by Dr. Clifford Omozeghian, the Alumni Association’s Worldwide President. Omozeghian emphasized that the university needed immediate reconstruction because it had been in poor condition.
He asked the governor to utilize his power to make sure the institution got the funding it needed to upgrade its facilities and deal with a lack of staff.
During his candidacy, Okpebholo, who took office on November 12, 2024, pledged to make improvements to the university.
“That university has been downtrodden for a while and needs revamping and rehabilitation.
“We have utmost confidence that the governor will fulfil each and every promise he has made towards the advancement of Ambrose Alli University.
“There are structural projects that must be carried out; there is a manpower shortage that must be looked into.
“There are many things that need improvement at the university. So, we are calling on the governor to use his good offices to ensure that AAU comes back to life,” he said.
Ambrose Ali University’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Samuel, outlined the institution’s problems, which include unpaid employee pay, deteriorating infrastructure, and a lack of personnel.
Samuel admitted that government action was required despite his attempts to resolve these issues since taking office in September.
Samuel mentioned Gov. Okpebholo’s efforts to sponsor personnel to attend a World Vocational and Technical Education Conference in China as evidence that his assistance was already beginning to pay off.
Also, Collins Aimuan, Founder of Philomath University, stressed the importance of unity in diversity in contemporary Nigeria.
He attributed the dwindling of Nigeria’s culture and tradition to colonialism and Western culture.
Dr Peter Orobor, Chairman of the AU Alumni Association, FCT, stated that the event aimed to promote Nigeria’s culture and appreciate members contributing to national development.
“We award them to show appreciation and encourage them to do more. Our objective is to build a better society, where Nigeria becomes an enviable country among nations.
“We envision Nigeria leading the pace in development, empowering its citizens, and making them ahead of others.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event featured an annual lecture series, cultural displays, and an awards ceremony honouring outstanding alumni members and notable Nigerians.
