By Kevin Pepple
Rivers State Government has announced award of 100 scholarship slots for indigenes studying at Wigwe University .
The students were offered provisional admission to study various courses in the university, as the institution officially opens for academic and non-academic at its campus in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area.
The state Governor, Sir. Siminalayi Fubara made the announcement during the official opening ceremony of the University for 2024/2025 academic session held at the conference hall of the school in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Governor Fubara stated that 70 percent of the scholarship goes to indigenes while 30 percent is for non-indigenes residing in the state.
Represented by the state Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ovy Chinedum Chukwuma, the governor said commencement of the Wigwe University is a plus to the education sector in the state, adding that the state will create the needed enabling environment for the school to thrive and be able to attract students from all walks of life and also to enjoy government attention and support.
The commissioner advised the University management to maintain the vision of the founder of the university by operating according to stipulated standards to keep his legacy alive, adding that with the state of the art facilities in place, students will enjoy studying with ease.
In his words: “I want to encourage the management to make sure that the dreams of the founder does not die. The environment and standards in place should not be lowered,”he said while calling on the host community to support the university so that the vision of the founder will live forever.
In his Opening address, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi said the vision of the university is not just to educate students, but to lead a legacy of excellence in African education, also in nurturing young minds to proffer solution to societal challenges.
“Our students will develop creative and technical skills necessary to strive in a rapid changing world. Wigwe University is the future of African university; our students will be empowered to become leaders, as we are committed to building an environment where students of all backgrounds will be valued,” the CV stated.
The Acting Vice Chancellor remarked that leadership development is a central part of the institutio’s curriculum, as their focus is to produce fearless leaders as graduates of various fields who represent positive change and are prepared to drive the economy in their different fields as role models in society.
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