The Minister for Education, Professor Tahir Mamman has Commissioned a Multi-Million Naira TETFUND Projects at the University of Calabar last Weekend as part of the activities to mark the 36th Convocation ceremony of the institution.
The projects involve a three-pavilion building, two Hostels, and the state-of-the-art building for the Department of Mass Communication in an attempt to add value to the institution.
Professor Mamman was accompanied by the Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Arc. Sonny Echono declared that the projects are provided for the comfort of the students pursuing various academic programs at the institution.
In a brief interaction with media practitioners in Calabar soon after the commissioning, Professor Mmaman expressed gratitude and sincere satisfaction with how the projects were executed.
He also urged them to continue to provide more facilities in the institution while warning that the ones they have Commission should be maintained to ensure that they are in top Standard form for usage.
The Minister appeals to the lecturers and all the staff of the institution to ensure that they maintain a conducive environment that will enable them to remain focused on their duties while urging the students to use the facilities provided responsibly.
Speaking earlier the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Florence Banku Obi enumerated the facilities provided by her administration to the Mass Communication Department to include, Control Room, Electronics Workshop, Lecture room, and offices.
She also expressed delight at the presence of the Minister and the Executive Secretary of TETFUND as part of the team to Calabar.
Professor Obi also expressed hope that his presence of seeing the extent of the project’s execution will prompt them to do more projects for the institution.
