Kogi: Gov Ododo wants improved partnership with FUL to develop education
Omeiza Bilal
Kogi State Governor Ahemd Usman Ododo has pledged to partner with the Federal University of Lokoja (FUL) in order to develop education
Governor Ododo made the pledge when he received the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba and members of the council at the Government House Thursday in Lokoja.
Represented by the Head of Service Pastor Elijah Evinemi, the Governor expressed confidence in the ability of the new chairman and members of the FUL governing council to improve on the developmental strides of the university based on their track record of public service.
Ododo said his administration is committed to the development of education in the state and therefore called for improved collaboration between the university and the Kogi State government.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on media, Ismail Isah, the Governor noted that the recent launch of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College at the Kogi State University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara is a further indication that the Kogi state Government is willing to support and promote education.
In his remarks, the new pro-chancellor of Federal University of Lokoja, Senator Ndoma-Egba sought for more support and collaboration from the state government to enable the University serve the host community and the people better.
He appealed to Governor Ododo to assist in securing the certificate of occupancy for the University land, support development of physical infrastructure as well as implementation of flood and erosion control measures in the University.
While applauding Governor Ododo for the support and commitment of his administration towards the growth and development of the state, Senator Egba also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the development of the Federal University, Lokoja and the education sector in Nigeria.
