Okpebholo inaugurates AAU Governing Council

Orbih, VC pledge support to promote excellence

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma.He charged the newly inaugurated council members to restore the lost glory of the institution.

Okpebholo who inaugurated the Council at the New Festival Hall of Government House, Benin City, said education is the bedrock of development and AAU has a greater role to play in achieving this.

The Governor urged the council to work with dedication, vision and a deep sense of responsibility, advising them to work together and restore the reputation of the school as a centre of academic excellence.

“One of the first steps my administration took in restoring the lost glory of the institution was to increase its monthly subvention from N41 million to N500 million.

“This is a bold step that reflects our commitment to the revival of AAU. We also introduced special interventions to accelerate infrastructural development, ensuring that students and staff have the needed resources to thrive.

“To members of the governing council, this is your time to make a lasting impact as you have been chosen because we believe in your ability to restore the lost glory of AAU. I urge you to strive with dedication, vision and a deep sense of responsibility. Let us work together and restore its reputation and make it a centre of academic excellence once again.

“To the university community, management, Staff and students, let me assure you that this administration will continue to support you in every possible way. Together, we will build a brighter future for Ambrose Alli University,” he pledged.

Chairman of Council, Chief Dan Orbih, who expressed gratitude to the Governor for allowing them to serve noted that education is the key to the future of Edo State and the role of AAU in the development of the state cannot be overemphasized.

On his part, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Prof Sunday Olowo 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. “

Members of the council include Prof. Friday Okonofua; Prof. Steve Amiemenkharu, Lukman Muhammad, Prof Idialu Jeremiah Uwaifo, Prof. Eric Kelly Inanemo Omogbai and Prof Omoruyi Ikponmwonsa Osahon.