Following the lack of critical infrastructure at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate construction of male and female hostels, a health centre, administrative blocks, among others.
The governor acknowledged that immediate intervention at the university was necessary to improve the learning standard.
Governor Fubara vowed that his administration would leave no stone unturned in doing what is needed to improve the state of infrastructure and the quality of learning at the institution.
The governor spoke shortly after undertaking an inspection tour of available facilities at the institution in the Rumuolumeni community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, on Wednesday.
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The governor was conducted around the institution by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Okechukwu Onuchukwu, and the Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Adokiye Amiesimaka.
The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, explained that his visit was based on a request made by the Governing Council to the state government to intervene urgently and provide some critical infrastructure in the institution.
Fubara said: “This afternoon, I can say that, from what I have seen here, the improvement recorded is very regrettable. It is only those ones that have been achieved through TETFUND, and it is unfortunate that, as a government, we have not done much for a school that is under our control.
“I can make bold to say this afternoon, from what I have seen and the way the school has also managed itself, we will immediately grant the requests of the Governing Council.
“The requests include the building of new hostels for both male and female; an administrative block; a new health centre; and a sports complex. I think you can consider those requests all granted here and approved.”
Fubara, who commended the Vice-Chancellor for doing a good job by providing the required leadership, urged the entire management team to continue to ensure that the best standard is achieved.
The governor said: “I want to make an appeal too to the students. You have the opportunity to be here today. Make good use of this very rare opportunity.
“Don’t just pass through the school. If you are passing through the school alone, you will end up not getting anything. Allow the school to pass through you so that when you leave, you will leave with something impactful from the school.”