By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) — Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the level of transformation at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Nkpolu-Orowoukwo.
Speaking, on Thursday, during the 29th Convocation Lecture of RSUST, Nyesom-Wike said that she is happy with the improvements at the University, which she noted is enhancing the quality of education.
According to a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the Governor, (Electronic Media), Simeon Nwakaudu, she noted that the law faculty of the institution has witnessed tremendous growth since the completion of the Ultra-modern Law Faculty by the governor.
Nyesom-Wike further commended leaders, who stood and ensured that there was a faculty of law at the RSUST.
She said the existence of the RSUST Law Faculty has led to the emergence of some of the best brains in legal practice.
While assuring the management and students of the school that better days are coming, Nyesom-Wike said she is happy that it was during her husband’s administration that the faculty of law building was completed.
(L-R) Wife of the Rivers State Governor; Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District, George Thompson Sekibo, and Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Professor Blessing Didia, on Thursday during the 29th Convocation Lecture of RSUST
Also speaking, guest lecturer and Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Rahamon Bello, in his lecture titled: “Self-Funding by Nigerian Universities: Contemporary Challenges and Solutions”, recommended that government should consider a re-evaluation of the funding pattern of universities, because the current practice does not promote efficency, proactiveness, scholarship and best practices.
He also recommended that National Universities Commission (NUC) should equally carry out an evaluation of the true cost of educating a students in the universities in Nigeria.
Chairman of the occasion, George Thompson Sekibo (a senator) said that improved infrastructure will enable a good educational foundation for the country.
He also called for financial autonomy in all public universities across the country.
Vice Chancellor of RSUST, Professor Blessing Didia said that the University has grown due to the contributions of the people and the funding of the Wike administration.