By Austin Ogwuda
AMIDST pockets of displeasure over the alleged move to relocate Administration and Management Faculties of the Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro to Orerokpe, Delta State governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori said that the National Universities Commission, (NUC), has approved the establishment of three more Faculties for the University.
He was however silent over the planned relocation of some Faculties of the University to Orerokpe.
He stated this while receiving a delegation of leaders and traditional rulers from Isoko nation who paid him a solidarity visit at Government House Asaba on Tuesday, and listed the approved new Faculties as follows: Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
The Governor thanked the Isoko nation for their support and for being worthy in-laws, assuring that his administration would continue to do everything within its powers to develop all parts of the State.
His words, “I appreciate this visit because it is long overdue. I know the support that you people gave to me and I made some promises that I am still keeping till today. The Chief of Staff was the first person I appointed from Isoko nation. I have given key appointments to the Isoko nation.
“I am happy that you have come to congratulate me on our victory at the Supreme Court. You have also come with some requests. I have taken note of all the requests you made. Like I promised, I am going to be Governor for all Deltans and I am doing just that.
“We are doing our best. If you drive through the Oleh Roundabout, you will smile because it has changed. We need unity and peace in Delta State”, while assuring that he would not do anything to undermine the Isoko people, especially in the area of education.
He said the three new Faculties approved by the NUC for the University reflected his desire to ensure that Isoko nation continued to enjoy a pride of place in the delivery of his administration’s MORE Agenda.
Earlier, the President of the Isoko Development Union, IDU, Professor Chris Akpotu, said the delegation visited to congratulate the Governor on his victory at the Supreme Court and to also discuss further areas for Isoko development.
“We are here to visit you as our very great in-law and to congratulate you on your tortuous journey from the election to the tribunal and up to the Supreme Court.
“We appreciate your political benevolence in appointing our illustrious sons and daughters into political positions”, Akpotu said.
