NDDC Renovates Buildings to House Departments at IAUE

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has given a new lease of life to buildings at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), now designated for the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Special Needs Education, Adult Education, and Community Development.

The renovated structures, once in disrepair, are now a focal point for academic activities.

The Chairman of Senate, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, has  directed the Heads of the affected Departments to relocate to their newly refurbished buildings immediately. The renovations aim to enhance learning opportunities, improve education quality, and provide a better environment for students.

The intervention by NDDC not only addresses immediate academic needs but also preserves the historical essence of the buildings while integrating modern facilities. The renovation supports accessibility and inclusivity, meeting diverse student needs while reducing environmental impacts associated with constructing new structures.

In the same meeting, Senate celebrated the achievements of Christian Needbari Mgboalu and Joshua Onyerere of the Department of English and Communication Arts. The duo recently won a five-million-naira cash prize in the South-South Campus Debate, organized by the National Orientation Agency. They were presented to the Senate by Professor Samuel Amaele, Director of Ideas, Creativity, and Innovations, alongside Associate Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ibiere Ken-Maduako.

Professor Onuchuku commended the students for bringing national recognition to IAUE and encouraged them to strive for victory in the competition’s final phase in Abuja, which offers a twenty-million-naira grand prize. Christian Mgboalu, in his remarks, attributed their success to hard work and assured the Senate of their commitment to winning the final stage.

The Senate also approved results from the Faculties of Administration and Management Sciences, Education, Humanities, Natural and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, and Vocational and Technical Education.

The renovated buildings and the students' achievements highlight IAUE's progress and commitment to academic excellence and infrastructural development.