Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has inaugurated a nine-member Visitation Panel to Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU).
The panel will review the records and structures of ABSU from 2019 to 2023 and make recommendations
Also, the panel has 90 days to complete its assignment and submit its report to the governor.
Dr Otti took to his official X handle early in the week to make public his plan to restore the university to its rightful place.
Truth Live News reports that he wrote: “Today, we inaugurated a nine-member Visitation Panel to Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), one of the most prestigious institutions in our state.”
However,” the panel is tasked with reviewing the records and structures of ABSU from 2019 to 2023.”
Secondly, “will make recommendations that will restore the university to its rightful place.”
Especially, as a centre of genuine excellence in University education in the country and beyond.
Accordingly, “We choose members of the panel carefully, based on their professional experience and competence in the field of education.”
For instance, they are Prof. Steve Okorodudu Chairman, Prof. Rose Nwabueze, Prof. Mrs. Abiola Awosika-Fapetu, Dr. Sonny Ajala, SAN, Prof. Ngozi Osarenren, Prof. Nnenna Oyidie Okeh, Mr. Emmanuel Okpechi, FCA, Dr. Confidence Ogbonna and Mr. Dodoh Okafor, Secretary.
The governor urged the stakeholders of ABSU, management, staff, students, alumni, and the general public, to cooperate with the panel.
He also asked them provide the panel with the necessary information and support.
Moreover, he committed to ensuring that ABSU regains its glory as a model for excellence in research and innovation.
Also, “as the Governor of Abia State, it’s in line with our vision of resetting Abia to become the number one state in the country.”
Therefore, “for us, what goes on in our university must represent the excellence of our aspiration,” said Otti.
He commended the Chairman and members of the panel for accepting this assignment and wish them success in their work.