[EXCLUSIVE] "Let the Change ContinueÔÇØ - ABSU VC Ogbulu Unveils his Visions

In a document titled, "LET THE CHANGE CONTINUE- MY VISION" presented to Senate of the University, Professor Ogbulu thanked the immediate Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Distinguished Professor Uche E. Ikonne for his laudable achievements in all spheres of the University administration while emphasizing that the positive change should continue, be sustained, and elevated further to give ABSU that uninterrupted and unbroken threads of development, and further ensure a long term survival.

The new Vice also seized the opportunity to also appreciate the Governor and Visitor to the University, Okezie Ikpeazu, PhD, for ratifying the recommendation of the Governing Council and VC selection committee, with the resultant smooth and seamless transition.

The vibrant Vice Chancellor outlined the roadmap and focus of his administration to include;

Ensuring full accreditation of all existing programs and adding new ones like Aeronautical/ Aviation studies, Insurance and Risk management, Hospitality management and tourism, Biomedical engineering, and Geology, in addition to setting up new institutes.

Identifying new sources of revenue and reinvigorating existing ones.

Intensifying efforts to reduce cost of administration and plugging areas of leakages within the system.
Designing and installation of key processes and procedures aimed at managing scarce resources, including full digitization of records and documentation, Staff training and auditing, upgrading of online delivery of programs etc.

Realization of a comprehensive solar light in all the campuses of the University, construction of new Senate building, more hostel accommodation, modernization of the University medical center, better fencing of the University to enhance security, and others.

Prioritization of payment of staff salaries and promotions, while working out a viable, sustainable pension scheme in accordance with pension scheme act of 2014.

Additionally, the vision document also covered other areas like improved security and upgrading of sports facilities, stressing that achievements of his administration in these areas will be visible and measurable, while soliciting the support of senate members to move the University to a new level of development.

Meanwhile, the 245th regular Senate has ratified the resumption of schools on Monday 25th January 2021, and commencement of first semester examination on Monday 1st February 2021.

Declaring their support to the vision of the distinguished professor, the Senate also congratulated the Vice Chancellor on his appointment, and pledged their support for the new administration.