Greg varsity to absorb Nigeria student returnees from Ukraine
By Steve Oko
The prestigious Gregory University Uturu, has volunteered to absorb Nigeria students returning from Ukraine following the outbreak of war in the European country which has disrupted their academic programmes.
Director, Public Relations of the university, Dr. O. A Chukwu, who announced the offer in a press statement, urged other universities in the country to replicate the gesture to mitigate the academic plights of the returnees.
The statement made available to Wawa News Global read in part: “Rising from the unfortunate situation in Eastern Europe on the war between Russia and Ukraine, a great of number of Nigeria students pursuing their academic programmes in the Federation of Ukraine have had their educational activities abruptly brought to a halt and suspended indefinitely.
“This sad situation may adversely impact these Nigerian students and cause untoward outcomes in their quest for academic excellence.
“The Chancellor and founder of
Gregory University Uturu, Professor
Gregory I. Ibe has offered continuation of tertiary learning for these affected students
of Nigerian heritage who are now
gradually making their way back to
our fatherland.
“The chancellor, Professor Gregory I. Ibe, strongly believes this is the right way to go in order to attenuate the plight currently being
faced by these Nigerian students who through no fault of theirs are now being caught up in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
“It is pertinent to note that at forward-thinking Gregory University Uturu whose guiding principles are predicated on instilling acceptable social character, sublime learning,
ideation and imbuement of knowledge for tomorrow, solution to challenges are always being thought out and are at semper
paratus status for deployment just as
this sad situation of Ukraine based
Nigerian students have brought
about.
“We also call on other universities to tow this line that we are now championing.
“Gregory University Uturu with ambient environment, current technology and equipment, brilliant faculty and modern pedagogy is poised to continue bringing to reality the phenomenon of bridging the town
and gown in all facets of the Nigerian
social experience. “
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