EKPOMA-The Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma-Edo State has flagged-off construction of 1.1 km length of roads on the main campus
of the institution in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area.
The flag-off which was performed by the pro-chancellor and chairman, Governing Council of the institution, Prof. Gregory Akenzua is being
sponsored by Rev. Matthew Okpebholo, in fulfillment of his pledge during 19th convocation ceremony of the university held earlier this
year.
The roads, costing over N300 million is to be asphalted with double side drains, with a life span of 25 years.
The pro-chancellor, Prof. Akenzua in his remarks described the project as the heaviest of donations since the opening of the endowment fund towards infrastructural development of the university.
He expressed gratitude to the sponsor on behalf of the university community, appealing to other well-meaning individuals, groups and
corporate organizations to emulate Rev. Okpebholo.
The vice-chancellor, Prof. Cordelia Agbebaku in her speech described the project sponsor as a friend of the university, recalling his
yearly scholarship awards to numerous students of AAU, as well as the electronic library he equipped for the faculty of law, among others.
She explained that the road project would enhance accreditation status of the university, as well as the development of its students.
The project sponsor, Rev. Okpebholo revealed that the construction was being undertaken by his Foundation-Rev. Matthew Okpebholo Foundation, with the motto of “Touching Hearts and Saving Lives”.
He stated that the project would be completed within two months, and would be of high quality that would last for as long as 25 years
before any maintenance could be carried out on it.
It could be recalled that an endowment fund towards infrastructural development of the university was launched during 19th Convocation
Ceremony of the university,where Rev. Okpebolo who was awarded honorary degree pledged to construct 1.1km road at the cost of N300
million.
