UNIDEL Vice-Chancellor Pledges Sustained Synergy with Alihame Host Community

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, has reaffirmed the university’s commitment to fostering a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship with its host community, Alihame.

During a courtesy visit by a delegation of Alihame elders and youths on January 26, 2026, Prof. Chiemeke emphasized the community’s importance as a key stakeholder, particularly in ensuring the security and welfare of staff and students on campus.

Key Highlights of the Visit:

• Security & Collaboration: The Vice-Chancellor praised the community for its proactive role in maintaining campus safety, assuring that Alihame “would never be neglected in the scheme of things.”

• Employment Advocacy: Delegation leader Elder Daniel Nwali thanked the university for recent community outreach initiatives and requested that qualified indigenes be considered for employment opportunities within the institution.

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• Mutual Appreciation: The visit also provided an opportunity for the community to express gratitude for the university’s seasonal goodwill packages, which have strengthened the bond between town and gown.

Prof. Chiemeke received the delegation alongside Registrar Barr. Richmond Omagbemi and University Librarian Dr. (Mrs.) Vera Okonoko. The meeting concluded with a joint pledge to safeguard the peace and stability that has defined the relationship between UNIDEL and the Alihame community since the university’s inception.