Students of Southern Delta University, Ozoro, are set to benefit from enhanced academic and practical training facilities following the inauguration of major infrastructure projects by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Saturday.
The projects were unveiled during the institution’s maiden convocation ceremony and are aimed at strengthening hands-on learning, research capacity, and innovation in science, computing, engineering, environmental studies, and medical sciences.
Facilities commissioned include modern science laboratories, a Faculty of Computing Complex, the Pa James Odhokpa Izomor Engineering Workshops — a suite of 10 fully equipped workshops donated by Engineer Godwin Izomor in honour of his late father — the Faculty of Medical Sciences Building, as well as new male and female hostels.
Speaking at the event, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to God for the milestone and commended the University for its Rapid Development within a relatively short period.
He disclosed that the day’s activities commenced before 9 a.m. with the commissioning of laboratories and workshops for the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Computing Complex.
The governor described the engineering workshops, built through private initiative in memory of Pa James Izomor, as a noteworthy investment in education and human capital development. He praised the donor family for prioritising educational advancement.
Oborevwori also lauded the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jacob Oboreh, the Governing Council, and the management for prudent utilisation of the university’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), which he said had translated into visible infrastructural growth.
In his remarks, Vice-Chancellor Professor Oboreh disclosed that several of the projects were executed through internally generated revenue and direct labour, a strategy he said ensured cost efficiency and quality delivery.
The newly inaugurated projects mark a significant phase in the university’s development and underscore the Delta State Government’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education. With the additions, Southern Delta University is consolidating its position as a growing centre for academic excellence and skills-driven learning in the state.
