Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State, Dr. Banye Salisu and other Ndokwa leaders have described the establishment of the institution as a landmark achievement, crediting Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.
Speaking at the university’s groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, at its permanent site between Kwale and Emu-Ebendo, stakeholders commended Omo-Agege’s efforts in securing the specialized medical institution.
Dr. Salisu described the university as a major milestone, emphasizing its significance beyond Delta State to the entire South-South region.
“Today is a testimony of Senator Omo-Agege’s efforts. He lobbied for this university, and while five others were created at the same time, this institution stands out significantly,” he stated.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Abel Nze Onunu, underscored the university’s importance, noting that it represents the first major federal government presence in Ndokwa land.
He commended Omo-Agege for championing the institution’s establishment, stating that it marks the beginning of real development for the Ndokwa people and also Delta State as a whole.
Other Ndokwa leaders expressed gratitude to former President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the university’s establishment after Omo-Agege lobbied for it. They also commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting the university with a takeoff grant, demonstrating his administration’s commitment to the Ndokwa Nation.
In his remarks, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate, expressed profound joy in witnessing the project come to life. He described the university’s establishment as a reflection of his unwavering commitment to development and transformation in Delta State.
Omo-Agege emphasized that the university will provide quality education in medical and health sciences, drive economic growth, foster innovation, and create job opportunities for the Ndokwa people. He extended heartfelt appreciation to President Buhari for his visionary leadership and initial approval of the project, as well as to President Tinubu for ensuring its smooth takeoff.
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He further highlighted Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing that the administration is dedicated to enhancing access to tertiary education nationwide. “We are proud to see this vision become a reality in Kwale,” he concluded.
