Education

Hon Chidi Nwogu Praises Federal Government’s ₦48bn Investment in University Engineering Infrastructure

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2 weeks ago

March 3, 2026

Joel Ajayi

A member of the Governing Board of the African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja, Honourable Chidi Nwogu, commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) , for the Special High-Impact Intervention Projects, which includes selected universities for engineering upgrades. The Federal Government has approved N48 billion for this initiative.

Among the twelve beneficiary institutions is the African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja. Honourable Chidi Nwogu in his remarks after the inauguration of the Implementation Committee on Monday the 2nd of March, applauded the vision and drive of the supervising minister of the AAAU, Honourable Festus Keyamo the Minister for Aviation, the Pro Chancellor , the Governing Council, and the Acting VC of the AAAU for consistently promoting the university and working towards its advancement.

This development will not only upgrade these institutions but also position them among the best in Africa in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial engineering, as well as emerging specialties like Software, Aerospace, and Biomedical engineering.

Other beneficiary institutions, which will each receive N4 billion, include the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State, Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa-Ibom State.

Others include, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto State, Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, University of Ilesha, Osun, Delta State University, and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

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Historic Matriculation: EUN Unveils ₦50bn Research Endowment

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6 days ago

March 9, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Chancellor of the European University of Nigeria (EUN), Nicholas Ukachukwu, has announced the establishment of a ₦50 billion research endowment fund aimed at driving innovation and cutting-edge research across specialised disciplines in the institution.

Ukachukwu disclosed this during an interview on the sidelines of the university’s maiden matriculation ceremony, explaining that the fund would support research in critical sectors such as medicine, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and other technical fields.

According to him, the initiative is designed to ensure that research carried out at the university produces practical solutions with real societal impact rather than remaining purely theoretical.

“We set up this university to be a centre for research, and the ₦50 billion endowment fund will focus on special categories of research and disciplines,” he said.

The chancellor explained that the university intends to support research from the discovery stage to practical application, particularly in areas such as drug development and technological innovation.

He noted that breakthroughs in these areas require specialised expertise, modern equipment and sustained investment, adding that the institution is committed to creating an enabling environment for researchers and students.

Ukachukwu emphasised that the research culture at EUN would be driven by results and societal relevance.

“I cannot call people, including myself, to put together ₦50 billion and allow research outcomes to gather dust on shelves. Whatever we invest in must produce results and impact lives,” he said.

He added that the university aims to nurture students who think beyond conventional classroom learning and develop innovative solutions to societal challenges.

Ukachukwu further revealed that the institution is building a centre of excellence equipped with advanced technology and highly skilled professionals, noting that government institutions may eventually collaborate with the university to benefit from its facilities and research outputs.

According to him, the university expects to begin seeing significant outcomes from its research investments within the next one to five years.Earlier in his welcome address at the matriculation ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of EUN, Emmanuel Ibezim, urged the pioneer students to pursue academic excellence, discipline and innovation throughout their stay at the institution.

Ibezim described the event as historic, noting that it marked the formal admission of the university’s first set of students.He said the university is committed to producing graduates who are intellectually sound, ethically grounded and globally competitive.

“Your admission into this university is a testament to your hard work and potential. However, admission is only the first step; what truly matters is what you do with the opportunity before you,” he said.

The Vice-Chancellor assured the students that the institution would provide quality teaching, modern laboratories, digital learning resources and mentorship to support their academic development.

He urged them to embrace critical thinking, creativity and innovation while making effective use of the university’s learning facilities.Ibezim also stressed that the university maintains zero tolerance for examination malpractice, cultism, harassment, drug abuse and other forms of misconduct, advising students to strictly adhere to the institution’s rules and regulations.

He further encouraged the students to participate in approved extracurricular activities, sports and leadership programmes to build teamwork and leadership skills that would prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

The Vice-Chancellor also assured parents and guardians that the university management remains committed to improving teaching, research, infrastructure, innovation and student welfare.

A highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the matriculation oath and the signing of the matriculation register by the pioneer students, formally admitting them into the academic community of the university.

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