Ambrose Alli Varsity Now On Progress Trajectory, Says VC
By Juliet Vincent
Acting Vice Chancellor, Edo state owned Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Prof Sunday Olowo Samuel has said the institution is on a progress-ever trajectory with the inauguration of a new governing council.
He was speaking after Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, inaugurated the governing council with a charge that it work diligently to revive university’s reputation as a centre of academic excellence.
Prof Samuel said, “Today’s inauguration clears a better path to the growth of our dear University. We are confident that with the calibre of personality in the Governing Council, the university is on a progress-ever trajectory.”
The governing council, led by Chief Dan Orbih, includes members such as Prof. Friday Okonofua, Prof. Steve Amiemenkharu, Prof. Eric Kelly Inanemo Omogbai, Lukman Muhammad, Prof. Idialu Jeremiah Uwaifo, and Prof. Omoruyi Ikponmwonsa Osahon.
Okpebholo acknowledged that his administration had already taken significant steps to support the university by increasing the university’s monthly subvention from N41 million to N500 million. The governor also emphasized the introduction of special interventions aimed at improving infrastructure and resources for both students and staff.
“Restoring AAU’s lost glory is a collective effort, and this council has been chosen for its leadership capacity,” Okpebholo affirmed.
“I trust that with your dedication and vision, you will fulfil this mission and contribute significantly to the university’s resurgence,” he said.
The governor also highlighted the resolution of critical challenges facing the institution’s over 100 medical students and expressed his administration’s unwavering support for AAU’s continued development.
Chief Orbih, the chairman of the governing council, expressed his gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve, acknowledging the steps already taken to breathe new life into the university.
“I am confident that with your leadership and the efforts of the governing council, AAU will once again become a beacon of academic excellence,” Orbih stated.
