Delta poly urges FG to focus on science-based infrastructure for national devt

The Rector of the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area, Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, says to drive the full potential of the nation’s resources and manpower development, the Federal Government of Nigeria should focus more on science-based infrastructure that will upturn underdevelopment and economic retrogression to that of progressive and economic abundance.

Professor Ufuophu-Biri dropped this hint during the second in the series of Delta State Polytechnic’s Inaugural Lectures titled: “From Titbits to Network Systems: A Social Network Perspective.

He said that Nigeria must be ready to surmount any difficulty, by confronting head-on challenges and difficulties as they come in order to develop the country.

The erudite professor noted that the world has become more conscious of the need to conserve the natural resources in the environment and promote more innovations leading towards accelerated development.

He added that Nigeria should constantly realize the need to domesticate a significant portion of her economic derivatives which are major sources of wealth toward accelerated development.

The University of Ibadan’s product affirmed that digitization remains a modern trend that facilitates communication and urged the students to embrace networking and communication to increase their knowledge and wealth creation.

“We communicate to engage intellectual discourse using network and digitisation as tools.

“Our students are disciplined and well-behaved and willing to learn. We will give them the necessary support to develop their skills and talents.

“As a purely science and technology-based institution, the school has been committed to a technological breakthrough that will promote development,” he reiterated.

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The former Head of the Department of Mass Communication in Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, explained that his administration was fully committed to significantly enriching the academic programmes and ensuring that they continue to replenish and sustain the pool of virile and professionally competent lecturers and management staff.

Professor Ufuophu-Biri disclosed that the new administrative block under construction was nearing completion as well as the re-roofing of the school’s modern stadium.

He commended HRM Orefe III, Ovie of Oghara kingdom and Otefe Community, for their support towards the growth and development of the school.

Professor Ufuophu-Biri, during the inaugural lecture, formally presented the 2.5KVA fuel-less generator developed by the school to the public.

The Dean, School of Engineering of the school, Engr. Collins Oghenerhoro Oniyemofe, who led the team that designed and constructed the 2.5KVA, said the school has also embarked on a special automated pumping/drilling machine that will soon be unveiled.

The Commissioner for Higher Education in Delta State, Professor Johnbull Ogheneyerhovwo Tonukari, who unveiled the 2.5 KVA Fuel-less generator, said that Otefe Poly has made remarkable achievements since Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri took over, urging other higher institutions to follow suit.

A Chief Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, School of the Applied Science and Technology, Mr. Akanmu Amidu Akinpelumi Gbolasere, delivered the Second Inaugural Lecture of the school.

The chairman of the Board of Governing Council of the school (DSPT), Chief Andrew Orugbo, said that the board of the school made a good choice by employing Professor Ufuophu-Biri, adding that he has performed excellently well in his duty and post.

He affirmed that Professor Ufuophu-Biri has improved on the academic standard and development of the school as a competent school administrator.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE