Reps Promise Quick Passage of Bill Establishing Maritime Varsity
In response to the university's challenges, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Adigio, highlighted issues such as inadequate funding, transportation, electricity, and staff accommodations. He appealed to the Federal Government for increased funding and infrastructure support.
AKACHI NOEL 
The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration has assured that the bill establishing the Nigeria Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, will soon be passed into law.
During an oversight function to the university, the committee chairman, Uduak Odudoh, pledged expedited action to ensure the bill's passage. He emphasized the importance of adequate funding for the university and promised to address the funding challenges facing the institution.
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Odudoh commended the Tompolo Foundation for its significant contributions to the university's development and thanked the host communities for their support.
In response to the university's challenges, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Adigio, highlighted issues such as inadequate funding, transportation, electricity, and staff accommodations. He appealed to the Federal Government for increased funding and infrastructure support.
Earlier in the day, the House Committee visited the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, Oboro-Gbaraun 11, Aketekpe, Agadagba, who urged the committee to ensure the speedy passage of the bill establishing the university.
