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The Vice Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), Abia State, Professor Cele Njoku has called on the Federal Government to consider regulating the growing number of private institutions to ensure quality.
This is even as Professor Njoku has appealed for TETFUND support for private universities.
Prof Njoku made the call while speaking with newsmen at Uturu during a pre-convocation press briefing.
The support she noted has become necessary since private universities contribute significantly to employment and national development.
The Vice Chancellor disclosed that the university, which opened in 2012 with only three colleges, now operates 12 colleges and 54 departments equipped with modern teaching and research facilities.
She said the institution’s steady expansion reflects a deliberate investment in quality, innovation and a commitment to producing graduates who are globally competitive.
The Vice Chancellor disclosed that the National Universities Commission recently accredited 10 programmes following a rigorous inspection in which the accreditation team and visiting professional bodies expressed satisfaction with the facilities and resources available on campus.
She said the institution’s consistent investment in equipment and human capacity contributed significantly to the successful outcome.
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“Lecturers in the university follow modern teaching trends and remain attentive to global academic shifts which exposes undergraduates to multi disciplinary knowledge and practical learning, enabling them to develop skills that are relevant in today’s fast changing world.”
The Vice Chancellor highlighted the impressive progress in the College of Medicine and Physical Sciences, explaining that the programmes are highly practical.
On academic expansion, Professor Njoku revealed that the university has adopted three of the 13 new programmes recently introduced by the NUC, namely Artificial Intelligence, Intelligence Security Studies and Corporate and Management Studies.
The Vice Chancellor further disclosed that the Institute for Foreign Studies offers certificate, diploma and degree courses in Chinese, German, French and Spanish.
Professor Njoku said the university plans to reward outstanding staff during the convocation through cash awards and special packs that will serve as motivation; as exceptional students will also be retained.
She announced the University will use the occasion of the convocation to honour the immediate past Governor of Enugu State and Ambassador designate, Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi with an honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration.
Others to be honoured during the University’s 10th Convocation ceremony coming up on Saturday include Eze Linus Nto Mba, Chairman Abia State Traditional Rulers Council, with the Doctor of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Nze Okenze Obinna, Chairman Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter, with the Doctorate of Business Administration
Professor Njoku said the awardees were being honoured for their positive contributions that have benefited society in different ways.
The 10th convocation lecture will be delivered by Prof Frances Obafemi on Friday, while a total number 409 graduands are to convocate on Saturday.
