AAU flags-off 1.1km roads construction

The Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma-
Edo State has flagged-off construction of 1.1 km
length of roads on the main campus
of the institution in Ekpoma, Esan West Local
Government Area.
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The flag-off which was performed by the pro-
chancellor and chairman, Governing Council of the
institution, Prof. Gregory Akenzua is being
sponsored by Rev. Matthew Okpebholo, in fulfillment
of his pledge during 19th convocation ceremony of
the university held earlier this
year.
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The roads, costing over N300 million is to be
asphalted with double side drains, with a life span of
25 years.
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The pro-chancellor, Prof. Akenzua in his remarks
described the project as the heaviest of donations
since the opening of the endowment fund towards
infrastructural development of the university.
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He expressed gratitude to the sponsor on behalf of
the university community, appealing to other well-
meaning individuals, groups and
corporate organizations to emulate Rev. Okpebholo.
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The vice-chancellor, Prof. Cordelia Agbebaku in her
speech described the project sponsor as a friend of
the university, recalling his
yearly scholarship awards to numerous students of
AAU, as well as the electronic library he equipped for
the faculty of law, among others.
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She explained that the road project would enhance
accreditation status of the university, as well as the
development of its students.
The project sponsor, Rev. Okpebholo revealed that
the construction was being undertaken by his
Foundation-Rev. Matthew Okpebholo Foundation,
with the motto of “Touching Hearts and Saving Lives”.
He stated that the project would be completed within
two months, and would be of high quality that would
last for as long as 25 years
before any maintenance could be carried out on it.
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It could be recalled that an endowment fund towards
infrastructural development of the university was
launched during 19th Convocation
Ceremony of the university,where Rev. Okpebolo
who was awarded honorary degree pledged to
construct 1.1km road at the cost of N300
million.