Omo-Agege

The Deputy President Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Medical and Health Science, Kwale, Delta State.

Omo-Agege, in a statement issued on Thursday, May 11, by his Chief Press Secretary, Sunny Areh, stated that the approval followed persistent strategic and fruitful engagements between him and the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, as well as a subsequent direct request to President Buhari.

He described the approval as a great win for the people of Delta State, especially the Ndokwa Nation, adding that it was a fulfillment of his campaign promise to the people of Ndokwa Nation during the last electoral campaigns.

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The Deputy Senate President thanked President Buhari for his “undeniable patriotic and equitable leadership spirit which has again resulted in the establishment of this much-needed institution for the overall good of our people, after his similar approval of the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic Orogun.”

Omo-Agege also expressed his appreciation to Adamu for “consistently demonstrating admirable patriotism and respect for positive friendship in managing the huge responsibilities of the state.”

“The establishment of the Federal University of Medical and Health Science, Kwale is, without question, a worthy achievement,” he added.

The Deputy Senate President, however, urged the leaders in Delta State to work with him to realise the university’s proper take-off and sustainable functioning.

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