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Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has tasked the newly inaugurated governing council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, with the responsibility of restoring the institution’s lost glory.
During the inauguration ceremony held on Monday at the New Festival Hall of Government House, Benin City, Okpebholo charged the council to work diligently and with a vision to revive AAU’s reputation as a centre of academic excellence.
“The restoration of AAU’s glory is not just a matter of policy but a priority for the development of Edo State,” the governor remarked. “Education is the bedrock of development, and Ambrose Alli University holds a special place in our hearts. The institution has produced some of Nigeria’s finest minds, and it is time to restore its former status,” he added.
The governing council, led by Chief Dan Orbih, includes distinguished members such as Prof. Friday Okonofua, Prof. Steve Amiemenkharu, Prof. Eric Kelly Inanemo Omogbai, Lukman Muhammad, Prof. Idialu Jeremiah Uwaifo, and Prof. Omoruyi Ikponmwonsa Osahon.
Okpebholo acknowledged that his administration had already taken significant steps to support the university. One of these was increasing the university’s monthly subvention from N41 million to N500 million. The governor also emphasized the introduction of special interventions aimed at improving infrastructure and resources for both students and staff.
“Restoring AAU’s lost glory is a collective effort, and this council has been chosen for its leadership capacity,” Okpebholo affirmed. “I trust that with your dedication and vision, you will fulfil this mission and contribute significantly to the university’s resurgence.”
The governor also highlighted the resolution of critical challenges facing the institution’s over 100 medical students and expressed his administration’s unwavering support for AAU’s continued development.
Chief Orbih, the chairman of the governing council, expressed his gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve, acknowledging the steps already taken to breathe new life into the university.
“I am confident that with your leadership and the efforts of the governing council, AAU will once again become a beacon of academic excellence,” Orbih stated.
In related news, Governor Okpebholo also met with the newly appointed state Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, to discuss security issues in the state. The governor reaffirmed his commitment to fighting crime and criminality in Edo, noting that he trusted Otimenyin’s leadership in the police force.
“The battle against crime is a priority, and I have no doubt that the new Commissioner of Police will help us achieve a crime-free Edo,” Okpebholo stated.
Otimenyin, in turn, thanked the governor for his support and the recent donation of vehicles to assist the police in their operations. “I am ready to work and ensure that the state remains safe,” she said.
