Vice Chancellor, Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Samuel Asagba, has vowed to implement the Master Plan of the institution.
Asagbs made the declaration on Wednesday during the 17th Convocation Press Conference at the Faculty of Management Science Hall, Site III, DELSU, Abraka
Prof. Asagba hinted on ten goals he hopes to achieve during his tenure.
Sticking to the university plan comes under the goal of sustainable infrastructural development, just as he listed constructing modern lecture halls, laboratories, workshops, and offices, ensuring reliable water and electricity supply and integrating renewable energy sources like solar and hydropower as measures to accomplish this task.
He stated that his vision for the institution was to position DELSU as a leading university renowned for academic excellence, impactful research, ICT and innovation driven, social responsibility and global competitiveness.
Speaking further, he said that to raise funds for the university, his administration is considering constituting Endowment/Foundation Fund Committee with Alumni, engaging local and international donors and philanthropists, partnering with national/multinational companies, constituting External Relations Committee for equipment funding and pursuing grants from PTDF, NCC, Rockefeller, Gates Foundation, UNDP, etc.
In the area of fund conservation, he highlighted creating a monitoring committee for university profit centres.
He plans to boost JUPEB, pre-degree and weekend programs, grow the student population in high-demand courses and increase postgraduate programs.
Furthermore, he said that to also increase the revenue base of DELSU, three new faculties- Environmental Sciences, Computing Science and Allied Health Science have been opened, saying that in addition to the Business School in Asaba, one in Warri will soon commence operations.
Adding that he will also engage oil, gas, and maritime sectors to boost the finance base of DELSU.
