Unue Emeka,
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, has celebrated the institution’s rapid growth over its four years of existence, highlighting major strides in academic development and accreditation.
Speaking at the university’s 4th Founders’ Day Lecture on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, themed “Nation Building: The Search for a Nigerian That Works for All,” Prof. Chiemeke praised the vision of the Immediate Past Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and the ongoing support of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration.
She announced that the university had achieved a 96% accreditation success rate, with the National Universities Commission (NUC) approving 71 out of 74 assessed courses. This milestone, she noted, was made possible by the dedication of the university’s academic staff and the broader UNIDEL community.
Prof. Chiemeke also highlighted how internally generated revenue had been instrumental in funding critical infrastructure projects. Additionally, she acknowledged the support of individuals and organizations in providing scholarships and grants to students. She revealed that 319 students had benefitted from ₦59.7 million in Federal Government tuition funding, and the university had also secured funding from the French Embassy for a groundbreaking project on sustainable plastic waste management.
Despite these successes, the Vice Chancellor identified urgent infrastructure needs, particularly for the university’s medical school. She called for hostels and coastal buses to improve students’ learning conditions and urged the Delta State Government to rename Agbor General Hospital, Mother and Child Hospital, and the Diagnostic Centre, Owa-Alero, as the University of Delta Teaching Hospital. She stressed that this designation was crucial for securing Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) accreditation for the university’s MBBS program.
Prof. Chiemeke further appealed to corporate organizations and individuals to support UNIDEL, emphasizing that sustaining the institution’s growth should not rest solely on the government. “To achieve our vision, we need collective effort and strategic investment in education,” she stated.
