By Chika Obi
The University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State, has dedicated a four storey hostel block comprising 200 rooms as part of efforts to expand its accommodation facilities.
The dedication ceremony, held on Nov. 4, at the university campus, was conducted by the Dean of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Chairman of the Joint Provincial Council, The Most Rev. Blessing Chinyere Enyindah, who was represented by the Bishop of Ohaji/Egbema Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Chidi Oparaojiaku.
Oparaojiaku, who also chairs the Superannuation Committee, was assisted by other bishops in dedicating the facility, which belongs to the Superannuation Anglican Workers East of the Niger Welfare Foundation Ltd.
The ceremony was attended by the Chancellor of the university and Bishop on the Niger, The Rt. Rev. Owen Chiedozie Nwokolo, alongside members of the university management, staff, students and other members of the university community.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, The Prof. Chinedu Nebo, thanked God for the completion of the project, describing it as another demonstration of God’s faithfulness to the institution.
Also speaking, the wife of the Bishop on the Niger, Dr. Mrs. Elsie Nwokolo, expressed gratitude to God for the development and commended the Superannuation Board and the Joint Provincial Council for their contributions to the project.
She described the hostel as a long term investment that would benefit generations of students and appreciated all those whose contributions made the project possible.
The dedication highlights the university’s continued efforts to expand its infrastructure and provide facilities to support its growth and the welfare of its community.
Chika Obi is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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