ABSU Lauds Otti’s Varsity Devt, Holds Valedictory Session For Outgoing VC

The Senate of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has held a valedictory session for the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, as he prepares to go away workplace after two years.

The session, held on the Senate Chamber on Wednesday, offered a chance for members to evaluate his administration and acknowledge developments recorded throughout his tenure.

Speaking on the occasion, Okeudo counseled Abia State Governor and Visitor to the college, Dr Alex Otti, for supporting the establishment via interventions in workers welfare and infrastructure.

He listed the cost of excellent wage arrears, a rise in workers emoluments via the Consolidated Academic and Technical Allowance (CATA), and the rehabilitation of pupil hostels among the many interventions.

The outgoing vice-chancellor additionally highlighted ongoing development initiatives, together with two hostels with a said capability of 5,000 beds every for female and male college students, a Faculty of Law complicated, a Faculty of Agriculture constructing, a contemporary cafeteria and inside roads.

Other initiatives he talked about included an influence substation, the University Pavilion, the Staff School and developments on the college’s Uturu and Aba campuses.

Okeudo additionally acknowledged the governor’s assist for workers growth, together with the employment of first-class graduates from the college’s thirtieth to thirty second convocation ceremonies and workers promotions.

He thanked the Governing Council, led by its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, in addition to members of the Senate, administration, workers and college students for his or her contributions to the college throughout his administration.

Reflecting on his tenure, he stated, “I am leaving here a happy man. I did the right thing, courageously, to the glory of God.”

In their remarks, Senate members counseled Okeudo’s administration, citing efforts in direction of workers and pupil welfare, tutorial growth and institutional progress.

Those who spoke included the Provost of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor Chuks Kamanu; Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Osita Ugbogu; Dean of Humanities, Professor Sam Agu; and Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Dick Uduma.

Other audio system included Professor Uzoma Nwokochah, Professor F. E. Eboh, Professor Nnenna Mkpa, Dr P. O. Okoroafor and Professor Obisike, who spoke on behalf of the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

The Senate members additionally highlighted the elevation of Nursing Sciences to school standing and the administration’s assist for pupil achievements.

Okeudo assumed workplace on November 1, 2024. The college’s administration and Senate have scheduled a thanksgiving and send-forth ceremony in his honour for Friday, October 30, at 11 a.m. on the college auditorium.