*176-, 200-bed Hostels For Oji River, Awgu Campuses
By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the administrative block, classrooms and a 176-bed hostel for the Enugu State College of Nursing Sciences, Oji River Campus.
The governor, who also flagged off the construction of a 200-bed hostel at the State College of Nursing Sciences, Awgu, performed the function at the two locations on Thursday, and reiterated his administration’s commitment to making education and health top priority.
The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Health, Dr Yomi Jaye, also announced that approval has been given for the renovation of the administrative block, classrooms and hostel of the State College of Health Technology, Oji River.
Urging the people of Awgu and Oji River to give the contractors the needed support, Mbah noted that the aim is to admit the first set of students into the Oji River Campus before the end of this year.
Earlier, Provost of the State College of Health Technology, Dr Lazarus Ezeugwu described the project as akin to fresh blood injected into the institution, saying it will change the narrative of the school and bring it to an enviable status.
Also, the Provost of Parklane and Awgu Campuses of the Collage of Nursing Sciences, Dr Peace Anih who expressed gratitude to the governor for making Enugu a reference point, promised to ensure maximum protection of the project.
The contractors were given a period of four months to deliver on the projects in the two campuses.
*PHOTO CAPTION: The Gov’s representative, Dr Jaye, turns the sod on the project.
