The Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State has received a substantial upgrade to its teaching and learning facilities through a donation of smart projectors and electric screens by the Goldcoast Developmental Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).

The ICT-driven items installed and commissioned for use in the Faculty of Law are expected to enhance interactive learning for students and facilitate teaching for lecturers.

The President of the NGO, Dr. Moses Oruaze Dickson, explained that the donation was inspired by his personal experience as a newly engaged lecturer in the Faculty of Law, where he recognised the need for improved teaching aids.

He noted that the gesture is part of the organisation’s commitment to give back to society, particularly in areas that foster knowledge and national development.

“This gesture is part of our commitment to give back to society, particularly in areas that foster knowledge and national development and ensure that we impact the faculty better than it was when I was a student here,” he said.

He commended those who have already impacted the faculty and appealed to other well-meaning individuals, especially alumni of the institution and relevant government agencies, such as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to support efforts to upgrade the university’s infrastructure.

The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Gogo George Otuturu, expressed gratitude, describing the donation as timely and transformative.

Represented by Mr. Kehinde Slaboh, the Faculty Officer, he stated that the equipment would significantly improve the delivery of lectures and encourage greater student participation in class.

The Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) at the institution also commended the NGO for its efforts to enhance the learning experience for students.

The President of LAWSAN, Akajele Joseph-Ubonsozibe, the Secretary-General, Emmanuel Bassey, and Financial Secretary, Akpochimara Joy, described the gesture as a visionary intervention that bridges the gap between modern teaching technology and the needs of students and pledged to make maximum use of the facilities.

Also present during the donation was Barr. Ewo Azibanagbal, Adviser to the Goldcoast Developmental Foundation, and one of its volunteers, Mr. Uchechi Chijioke.