Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara has announced an ambitious plan to overhaul the facilities at the state-owned Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rumuolumeni.
During a visit to the campus, he pledged to construct new hostels for both male and female students, alongside an administrative block, health centre, and sports complex.
The governor’s commitment came on the heels of concerns that the institution has been heavily reliant on projects funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Fubara expressed regret that the school’s progress had been largely driven by external interventions rather than proactive state government support.
During his visit, Fubara was warmly received by the university’s Governing Council, led by Chairman Chief Adokiye Amesemaka, as well as by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Okey Onuchukwu, and a large gathering of students and local residents. They outlined critical infrastructure gaps that urgently needed government intervention to support academic and extracurricular activities.
Fubara emphasized that his administration would act swiftly to address these deficiencies. “I have personally led my team to assess the condition of the facilities,” he said, affirming that the new projects have been approved and will be implemented immediately to ensure that the school does not continue to rely solely on TETFUND.
The governor also took the opportunity to commend the school’s current management, particularly praising the Acting Vice-Chancellor for maintaining high standards despite resource constraints. He urged students to fully leverage the opportunities available at the university and stressed that the state is committed to building a modern academic environment that nurtures talent.
