By Amaechi Agbo

Member representing the Enugu South/Enugu North Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Chimaobi Atu has began renovation works at the Industrial Chemistry Department Laboratory in ESUT

This is in fulfilment of the promise he made in May this year when he visited the department from which he graduated some years ago. During the visit, the Honourable had a tour of the department and promised to renovate the laboratory in no distant time.

A check by ESUT Monitor at the department on Wednesday showed that renovation works have commenced.

Already brought in for the renovation works are materials such as tiles, bags of cement as well as laboratory sinks. Trips of sharp sad have also be ordered as plumbing and pipe fitting works commenced yesterday.

Speaking with our correspondent, the Head if Department, Associate Professor Ifeoma Prisca Udeozo expressed delight that the renovation work has commenced.

She thanked Hon Atụ for his magnanimity and expressed desire that the renovation of the laboratory will aid effective learning and promote the image of the department.

“We thank God that the renovation works have started. We visited Hon Atụ few months ago and he promised to help us. He visited the department in May and requested that we send him the cost estimate which we did and today, I can confirm to you that work has commenced.

“The critical things needed are tiling and piping of the gas fittings and replacement of old sinks.

“The renovation will go a long way in promoting the image of the department and most importantly enhance effective learning. We are grateful to Honourable.,” She said.

She told out reporter that the department is also talking to other alumni to see how they can key into what Hon. Chimaobi is doing in other to provide conducive learning environment for the students.

When he visited the department on May 19 and promised to renovate the department, which he is currently fulfilling.

“I came to visit my department, Industrial Chemistry, to know where we can come in because we believe in giving back to the society. As a product of this school and department, I have come to see their laboratory.

“We will see what we are going to do to change the face of the lab.,” he said

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By Sebastine Okafor

The member representing Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has inaugurated a seven-man education board. The board will be responsible for awarding SSCE and tertiary institution scholarships, bursaries, and other interventions in public primary and secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Enugu during the week, Hon. Atu emphasized that education is a top priority in his plans because it is the bedrock of any society. He tasked the board with developing policy documents for the award of SSCE and tertiary scholarships, bursaries, and general interventions in public primary and secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, ensuring proper and verifiable implementation.

Atu further urged the board to be transparent in their activities and ensure that deserving students receive the scholarships.

“I am a product of public school, and I know that there are many brilliant children out there that need our support. As the representative of the people, it is my job to help build education in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency,” the lawmaker said

Also speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Whip of Enugu State House of Assembly and Member Representing Enugu South Rural Constituency, Hon. Obiajulu Princess Ugwu, praised Hon. Atu for his unflinching commitment and love for education. Hon. Ugwu promised to work with Hon. Atu and the board in implementing the policies. She described the idea of SSCE scholarships as laudable because there are many parents who cannot afford to enroll their children.

Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Barr Chidiebere Anthony Ezinwa, promised to work within the terms of reference to develop proper, transparent, and sustainable educational intervention policies that will radically contribute to public education need in the constituency.

Other members of the Board include, Barr. Mercy Uche Igwesi, Dr. Ekwe Okwudiri Chris, Chief Emmanue Opara, Amb. Mrs Onyinye Mamah, Mr. Ebenezer Ngene, and Mr. Sebastian Okafor.

The committee has two weeks to submit a preliminary report.

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