The Chairman of the 10th Governing Council, Dr. E. M. I. Enemuo on Thursday, March 13, 2014 performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the FUTO Staff Quarters. This ceremony was in fulfillment of the desire of the Governing Council to develop Housing Units for staff of the University.
The ceremony commenced at 12.50 p.m. with an opening prayer said by Engr. Dr. Remy Uche and formal introduction of the members of 10th Governing Council, Deans, Directors and the Royal Father of the day, HRM Eze Emmanuel Njemanze Ozuruigbo V of Owerri Nchi-ise.
In his address at the event, the Pro-Chancellor disclosed that the desire of the 10th Governing Council was that all staff and students of the University should be resident on campus, thereby creating an ideal University community. He added that the project was in tandem with the Vice-Chancellor’s mantra “Quest for Excellence”.
He expressed gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Visitor to the University, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR for his support to the growth and development of the educational system in Nigeria which is part of his Transformation Agenda. He also thanked the staff and students of the University for their meaningful contribution.
The Pro-Chancellor enjoined members of the host communities to stop their encroachment activities on FUTO land and allow the University to develop for the benefit of all. He disclosed that FUTO land was duly and legally acquired by the Federal Government with the University representing the Federal Government of Nigeria. He advised members of the host communities to allow peace to reign and warned that Management might be forced to take drastic measures to stem the encroachment.
In his brief remarks at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor expressed delight and gratitude to God for making the dream of bequeathing befitting residential accommodation for staff of the University come true. He disclosed that with the building of the quarters, the productivity of the University staff would increase.
While urging all concerned to assist Management to ensure the realization of the project, he thanked the Pro-Chancellor, members of the Governing Council and Management for their support and encouragement. He thanked His Royal Majesty, Eze Emmanuel Njemanze for his royal support and encouragement.
In his vote of thanks, Prof. M. O. E. Iwuala, Director, Linkages and Advancement Unit thanked the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor and invited guests for attending the ceremony. He disclosed that members of the University community would keenly look forward to the commencement and timely completion of the project. Prof. Iwuala assured that both staff and students would continue to assist Management to realize its goals.
The ceremony came to a close at 1.50 p.m. with a closing prayer said by Dr. (Mrs) J. C. Orji.
