Governor’s Aide Promises Collaboration to Enhance Security at DELSU

The Special Assistant to the Governor of the State on security matters, Mr. John Enamuotor made this pledge on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Professor Andy Egwunyenga on Wednesday.

Dec 8, 2023 - 15:41

Governor’s Aide Promises Collaboration to Enhance Security at DELSU

Delta State Government is ready to collaborate with Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) to enhance the overall security of the University and its environs, Myschoolnews gathered.

The Special Assistant to the Governor of the State on security matters, Mr. John Enamuotor made this pledge on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Professor Andy Egwunyenga on Wednesday.

Mr. Enamuotor, an alumnus of DELSU, who led a five-man team to the visit, emphasized the importance of security in any human community, adding that, “we want to work with you to improve the security of this place”.

While congratulating the University for providing good leadership, he observed that the security of students, especially those living off campus, should be improved upon, noting that students living off campus were more than those staying on campus.

The Special Adviser said he had set up a six-man committee to begin to urgently address some security concerns in Abraka and environs but remarked that their operations were being hampered by poor logistics, an area he believed the University could be of assistance.

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs) Rosemary Okoh said that their mission was an important one, since security issues had always been very serious matters, especially in a University environment with young and easily excitable persons. “Some are here to study, while some are here for other reasons. Such a situation creates insecurity in the community”, she observed.

The soft-spoken Professor of Agricultural Economics added that even at the national level insecurity had been a major challenge, but added that the good leadership of the Vice-Chancellor and measures taken had improved security in the University community.

She also cited the God factor which had helped the administration to succeed, despite challenges, adding that she was happy that outsiders were aware of the modest efforts of the University administration. She promised that the Vice-Chancellor would improve on what he was already doing to enhance the security of the University community.

In another courtesy call at the same venue, the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental students, DELSU Chapter presented an Honorary award plaque of excellence to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Egwunyenga for his outstanding contributions to the Federation. Presenting the award plaque to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs) Rosemary Okoh who represented the Vice-Chancellor, the President of the Federation, Miss Ejiro Onobrudu, a 600-level medical student said Professor Egwunyenga had been like a father to them. “We came to appreciate him for all he has done for us”, she noted.

Miss Onobrudu explained further that the award was given to Professor Egwunyenga for his outstanding role in the growth and development of the association. She specifically cited his support for their National Rural Outreach at Mosogar earlier in the year.

Receiving the award plaque on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, his representative, Prof. (Mrs) Okoh expressed appreciation to the students for their kind gesture and promised to pass it to the Vice-Chancellor.

The occasion was graced by some members of management including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Ochuko Anomohanran; Registrar, Mrs. Rufina Ufiofio; the Bursar, Mrs. Otimeyin Ekakite-Omojuwa; and the Dean of Students, Professor Maxwell Iwegbue.