Revitalization Underway: Anambra Youth Commander Initiates Overdue Renovation of UNIZIK SUG Secretariat After 18 Years of Neglect

In a long-awaited turn of events, relief has finally arrived for the dilapidated Student Union Government (SUG) complex at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Giant House, which had suffered neglect for eighteen years. The Anambra Youth Commander and Chairman/CEO of Pool King Global Investment Limited, Hon. Gabriel Chukwunwendu, has taken the bold step of commencing the much-needed renovation of the structure.

The building, housing offices for SUG executives, including the Legislative arm, had been left abandoned, rendering it inaccessible for meetings and proceedings by the student union body. Last week, on the invitation of the UNIZIK SUG President, Hon. Chukwunwendu visited the facility and, upon witnessing the extensive infrastructural decay, promptly pledged to initiate the renovation.

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During an inspection on Monday, the State Youth Commander expressed his commitment to the project, attributing it to his advocacy for the 'Think-Home' philosophy in Anambra State. He emphasized the importance of individuals investing in their hometowns, stating, "This 'Akuluo uno' (think-home) initiative is a campaign I have been championing even before the advent of the Governor Chukwuma Soludo administration.

Hon. Chukwunwendu sees the renovation project not only as a means of addressing infrastructural decay but also as a way of giving back to society and strengthening the Students’ Union in the University. He praised the progress made by the contractor and assured the completion of the project.

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Surv. Obi Emeka Chukwudi, the Anambra State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), lauded the Youth Commander's dedication to youth advancement. He highlighted various initiatives, including educational scholarships, skill acquisition programs, and the empowerment of 20 youths with Point of Sales (PoS) machines and seed capital for business startups.

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Surveyor Obi Emeka urged other Anambrarians to emulate the Youth Commander's efforts, emphasizing the need for collective action to make Anambra State a better place for the youth. Managing Director Falcon Nests Project Limited, Ambassador Ifechi Martins, also commended the ongoing renovation as a praiseworthy initiative.

Senate Minority Leader at UNIZIK SUG, Sen. Nathaniel Victory, speaking on behalf of the SUG, welcomed the development, foreseeing a revitalized student union through the ongoing exercise. The initiative, supported by various stakeholders, signifies a positive transformation for the long-neglected UNIZIK SUG complex.