By Edeawe Ehinomen
EKPOMA – The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has donated two brand-new 18-seater buses to Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, as part of his administration's commitment to strengthening the institution and enhancing its operational efficiency.
The buses were officially received on Friday by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Eunice Omonzejie, who expressed profound appreciation to the governor for what she described as a timely intervention aimed at supporting the growth and development of the institution.
Speaking during the handover, the Vice-Chancellor noted that the donation would significantly ease transportation challenges within the university community and improve the institution's capacity to carry out academic and administrative activities.
Professor Omonzejie commended Governor Okpebholo for his unwavering support for higher education in Edo State, stressing that the gesture demonstrates the Governor's commitment to creating an enabling environment for learning, research and institutional advancement.
She assured the State Government that the vehicles would be judiciously utilized for the benefit of the university community and in furtherance of the institution's mandate.
In a statement issued by the Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Otunba Mike Aladenika, copies of which were made available to journalists in Benin City, the university management described the donation as another milestone in the state's efforts to reposition Ambrose Alli University for greater excellence.
According to the statement, the university remains grateful for the governor's continuous support and strategic investments in the education sector, which are expected to contribute significantly to improved service delivery and overall institutional development.
The statement further noted that the donation reflects the Edo State Government's recognition of the critical role of education in societal development and its determination to provide the necessary support for public tertiary institutions to thrive.
Members of the university community have also welcomed the development, describing it as a positive step towards addressing some of the logistical and transportation needs of the institution.
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