BY VICTOR NWEGEDE
Governor David Umahi has visited the Headquarters of the National University Commission, Abuja to seek for the approval of two specialized universities in Ebonyi State.
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Francis Nwaze in a press release made available to journalists in Abakaliki, said the visit by his Boss was in line with his avowed commitment to transform Ebonyi State and place it on the world map.
Nwaze said that Governor Umahi strongly believe that the new Universities - Aeronautic Engineering and ICT, Science and Technology will not only add to the ongoing speedy development of Ebonyi State but equally develop Ebonyians, Nigerians, and beyond.
He stated that the universities would contribute to the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state which will, in turn, be used for the further development of the state.
"The new Aeronautics Engineering University shall be sited beside the ongoing International Airport, Ezza South, while the University of ICT, Science and Technology shall be sited in Izzi Local Government Area.
"Governor Umahi handed over the application for the universities approval to the Commission's Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed in his office and it is expected that the commission will study it and get back to the state government as soon as possible," Nwaze said.
