COOU VC, Prof. Omenugha, Embarks on Working Visit to Chinwoke Mbadinuju Uli Campus, Applauds Soludo’s Infrastructural Transformation

The Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, Fnipr, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, embarked on a working visit to the University’s Chinwoke Mbadinuju Uli Campus to assess ongoing projects, appreciate completed infrastructure and evaluate developments across the campus. The visit attracted an enthusiastic welcome from staff and students, providing an opportunity for the Vice-Chancellor to appreciate the remarkable transformation taking place at the campus.

Expressing delight at the renewed outlook of the campus, Prof. Omenugha acknowledged the significant infrastructural improvements, from the entrance gate to the internal road network and other ongoing projects. She particularly applauded the Anambra State Governor and Visitor to the University, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, for the completion of the approximately 4km campus road project awarded by his administration.

In a spontaneous expression of gratitude, the visibly excited Vice-Chancellor broke into a song in honour of the Governor, which staff and students enthusiastically joined in singing: “Omalicha Governor, ihe i na-eme, ọ bụ ya nyere gị aha.” She further appreciated the Governor for his intentional commitment to the development of Uli Campus, recalling his promise to do everything within his capacity to make it one of the best university campuses in Nigeria.

A major highlight of the working visit was the Vice-Chancellor’s visit to the massive Science Laboratory project, which had remained abandoned for 14 years before her administration revived it through TETFUND allocation. The project, which is now receiving renewed attention, is expected to be completed and commissioned soon.

Prof. Omenugha also visited other ongoing and proposed infrastructural developments, including the ICT building, the ETF building, and a massive student hostel project designed to improve accommodation for students. She equally visited various faculties to assess their facilities and activities.

During her interaction with students, the Vice-Chancellor met with some who were attending lectures and engaging in their academic activities. In her characteristic manner as an educationist and teacher, she encouraged them to remain focused, take their studies seriously and make their parents proud, reminding them that their primary responsibility on campus is to pursue academic excellence and make the most of the educational opportunities available to them.

The working visit, marked by excitement, goodwill and visible enthusiasm from the University community, further highlighted the steady transformation of Chinwoke Mbadinuju Uli Campus and the administration’s commitment to infrastructural renewal, improved learning environments and institutional development. The developments reflect Prof. Omenugha’s 3Vs mantra of Values, Viability and Visibility, as COOU continues its journey towards becoming the Now University and of the Future.

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