Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on the newly appointed governing council of the Federal University Lokoja to explore more partnership opportunities to develop the institution.
Governor Ododo stated this when he received the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba and members of the council who were on a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Government House in Lokoja.
Represented by the Head of Service, Pastor Elijah Evinemi, Governor Ododo expressed confidence in the new chairman and members of the FUL governing council’s ability to improve the university’s developmental strides based on their track record of public service.
The Governor 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.
He noted that the recent launch of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College at the Kogi State University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara further indicates that the Kogi state Government is willing to support and promote education.
In his remarks, the new pro-chancellor of FUL, Senator Ndoma-Egba, sought more support and collaboration from the state government to enable the University to better serve the host community and the people.
He appealed to Governor Ododo to assist in securing the certificate of occupancy for the University land, support the development of physical infrastructure, and implement 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 Ndoma-Egba also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the development of the Federal University, Lokoja and the education sector in Nigeria.
