By Ikenna Nwokedi
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka in company of the members of the University’s Governing Council on Thursday, 24th July, 2025 commissioned the Solar Powered Projects at the five hostels of the University.
The Solar powered projects commissioned by the Acting VC were solar powered bore hole system for efficient water supply, solar powered charging points, solar powered lighting points and solar powered free Internet services all domiciled at the five University Hostels comprising of Basil Oli Hostel, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Hostel, Dora Akunyili Hostel, Stella Okoli Hostel and Oby Okoli Hostel.
Prof. Arinze-Umobi in her remarks stated that the solar powered projects were part of her administrative objectives and goals in ensuring the welfare of students of the institution residing in the University hostels by enhancing their living conditions to aid their academic pursuit in the University.
The Acting VC charged the hostel leadership and the entire students of the Hostels to ensure they do not abuse the privileges made available to them by the University management but to help in managing the projects for greater efficiency and longevity.
In his remarks, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the institution’s Governing Council, Barr. Olugbenga Kukoyi commended the Acting Vice-Chancellor for her motherly love and concern for the welfare of the students of the institution. Barr. Kukoyi who was represented by an external member of the Council, Mrs. Amina Elizabeth Yakowa averred that the solar project will enhance the student’s living conditions as well as better their academic pursuit.
In a note of appreciation, the President of the Student Hostel, Odinaka Elusiuba thanked Prof. Arinze-Umobi for her motherly love and disposition towards the hostelites. He stated that the entire students of the hostels are indeed very grateful and appreciative of her kind gesture.
Highlights of the occasion was the cutting of the ribbon which signifies the commissioning of the four solar projects at the five hostels of the institution.
