Kenechukwu Ofomah
Awka
The dilapidated Student Union Government SUG complex of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, being renovated by the Anambra State Youth Commander, Hon Gabriel Chukwunwendu has been completed and commissioned.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Charles Esimone commissioned the building on Wednesday, in the presence of the Anambra Youth Commander, the Anambra State Chairman of the National Youth Council of NIgeria, NYCN, Amb. Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi, members of the University Community, among others.
Recall that Hon Chukwunwendu had promised to renovate the building within a short period of time, after he visited the building and beheld the decay in the infrastructure.
True to his words, Hon Chukwunwendu had immediately engaged a contractor and mobilized him to site and work commenced.
Under three weeks, the metro tiles and POP of the building were changed and the building reroofed, bringing back activity to the place which has not been used for up to 15 years.
The philantropist also furnished the conference hall of the building with Air-Conditioner and also donated a power generating set to the building.
In addition, Hon Chukwunwendu promised 30 scholarships for more students of the Social Science Faculty in addition to the initial scholarships he has given initially.
Commissioning the renovated building, the UNIZIK VC Prof Esimone said the University is in need of public-spirited individuals like Hon Chukwunwendu, who are willing to invest in the future of youths through significant projects.
According to him, by completing the project, the Anambra Youth Commander has etched his name in the annals of history in the University.
“These are the kind of things we want especially from young people and it is quite heartwarming that Hon Chukwunwendu found delight in supporting the UNIZIK students in this manner.
“We wish to call on other wealthy youths and groups to emulate what he has done today. The University alone cannot undertakes all the developmental projects in the community, but when we have public-spirited individuals like this coming to support us, we are relieved.
“So, we wish to appreciate Hon Chukwunwendu immensely and pray that God will bless you,” he said.
In his remarks, the Anambra Youth Commander, and Chairman/ CEO of Pool King Global Investment Limited, Hon. Chukwunwendu expressed his happiness at the completion of the project, saying he was moved to assist the students when he paid a visit to the facility weeks ago.
He dedicated the project to God and students of the University who have been instrumental in marketing his business.
Hon Chukwunwendu acknowledged that the only way the society can move forward is when people who are blessed with wealth begin to use their wealth to touch lives.
He described as anti-progressive, the situation whereby people sit and complain about what the government is not doing right, when they have the capacity to effect the desired change in the polity.
“For me, I strongly believe the task of building the society we want is ours to accomplish, especially in our homeland.
”That’s why I am championing the campaign for our people to think home, to bring back home their investments and help their various communities, begin to address some teething challenges that mitigate society peace and harmony.
”If we all can begin to think in this direction, soon, we may have no need to call on government for nothing,” he opined.
Hon Chukwunwendu assured that he will continue to support the University and students as much as he could in future.
Also speaking, the State NYCN Chairman, Surveyor extolled the commitment of the Anambra Youth Commander towards seeing the project to fruition, stressing that he has shown character and trustworthiness.
According to him, Chukwunwendu has set a shining example for Anambra youths to emulate, calling on him not to relent in his avowed desire to continue to touch lives.
Highpoint of the event was the official commissioning of the renovated building as well as solidarity chants for the Anambra State Youth Commander, by the students.