UAES VC, PROF. EZE DEEPENS COLLABORATION WITH AGENCIES, VISIT ECOLOGICAL PROJECTS OFFICE IN THE PRESIDENCY

The Permanent Secretary,, Ecological Projects Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Abuja, Malam Shehu Ibrahim, mni,
on Wednesday April 26th, received the acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, UAES, Umuagwo, Prof. Christopher C Eze on a courtesy visit.

The VC conveyed the felicitations of the Council, Management, Staff and Students of UAES and particularly the Visitor, Gov. Hope Uzodimma to the Permanent Secretary. He further highlighted the University's focus and achievements which include research on environmental issues and climate change; community outreach projects and the University's commemorative gardens aimed at increasing fruits and greening of the environment. Furthermore, he requested the PS to assist the institution with erosion control, embankment and swamp management at Otammiri river bank. He specifically asked the agency to establish and construct an Ecological and Environmental Resource Center at Otammiri river as well as construction of internal roads in the University. The VC also informed the ES that UAES intends to celebrate the World Environment Day on June 5th and asked that the University be used as host for the international event.

Responding to the address, the Permanent Secretary thanked the VC for the visit and appreciated his management's efforts in repositioning the institution. He promised that the office would assist within the limit of her resources to mitigate environmental challenges especially for institutions like UAES. He also noted that states and local governments must also participate in alleviating ecological issues. On the establishment of a resource center, he welcomed it as a unique and innovative project and asked for a formal request and further engagement on the vision. On the World Environmental Day event hosting, the PS said it is a welcome idea and also looked forward to further engagement.

The Vice Chancellor was accompanied by the Ag. Director Physical Planning & Interventions, Mr Chike Osuagwu on the visit.
Ozumba Chimbuoyim
For: Information/Public Relations Unit