Youth Empowerment Our Major Focus - GOUNI VC

The Vice Chancellor of the Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), Enugu state has said the major focus of the institution is to provide a space for the empowerment of young people.

Reverend Father Prof Christian Anieke said this informed the establishment of the university’s Centre for Practical Skills located at the Ugwuomu campus of the University to train students in a special way.

Myschoolnews reports The Vice Chancellor also stated that the pioneer students of the Centre will graduate on the 8th of July, 2023, having been efficiently trained in electrical/electronics installations and repairs, plumbing and masonry.

According to the VC, participants in the programme are now on field practice, installing and repairing various facilities as well as building structures in the various campuses of the University.

He said some of the 100 possible graduates of the centre would be engaged in the activities of the companies that would operate in the institution ‘s European Business Park.

Rev Fr Prof Anieke further noted all the pioneer participants in the college of practical Skills are on scholarship with N30,000 monthly stipends.

He conclusively promised that the number of the beneficiaries of the training might be increased if the university receives more support from the government or organisations.