Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has vowed to end the 21-year electricity blackout at the Uli campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University and upgrade its infrastructure. During a one-day working visit to the campus in Ihiala Local Government Area, the governor assured stakeholders of plans to reconnect the institution to the power grid and enhance its digital capabilities with internet access and public WiFi.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo emphasized the significance of quality education to Anambra’s development. “We must reconnect Uli to the power supply. This campus is not forgotten. Our administration is committed to leaving no one behind. Education remains Anambra’s future, and we are investing in human capital that is productive locally and globally,” he said.
Soludo also pledged to commence the gradual reconstruction of internal campus roads and digitalize the institution’s operations to position it competitively in the modern academic landscape.
The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, praised the governor’s education-focused initiatives, describing him as a leader deeply committed to transformative policies.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Kate Omenugha, commended Governor Soludo for his support, highlighting his contributions to the university’s accreditation and infrastructure development.
These efforts aim to transform the university into a beacon of academic excellence while addressing longstanding infrastructural challenges.
