Edith CHUKU
Newly appointed Dean of Students’ Affairs at the Federal College of Education, Technical, Omoku, in Rivers State, Dr. Innocent Abali, has issued a warning against all forms of vandalism of college property.
Abali gave this warning on Monday, during an assessment tour of the male and female hostels of the institutions, where he assured the students that his tenure would prioritize their welfare.
He expressed the need for students to maintain clean and hygienic surroundings, even as he re-emphasized the need for students to refrain from vandalism.
According to him, students also have a responsibility to preserve facilities provided for their benefits.
As part of plans to enhance safety and improve living conditions on campus, the dean announced proposals for the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in the hostels and other strategic locations.
He also disclosed plans for fumigation of the hostels, clearing of overgrown bushes, plumbing and electrical repairs, construction and installation of segregated waste management bins, and maintenance work on leaking and damaged roofs.
Abali urged the students to remain focused on their academic pursuits, even as he noted that the acting provost of the college, Dr. Ndu Amadike, was actively pursuing partnerships with private sector investors to expand facilities on campus.
According to him, the initiative is expected to attract the development of churches, commercial banks, eateries, car parks, and landscaped recreational areas, all aimed at enhancing students’ comfort and improving the overall campus experience.
Further, he reiterated his commitment to proactive leadership and assured students that their welfare would remain a top priority throughout his tenure. He noted that creating a conducive environment for learning requires continuous engagement with students and prompt attention to their needs.
The visit was described by the students as an encouraging demonstration of accessible leadership.
They expressed optimism that their concerns would receive prompt attention and pledged their support towards maintaining a peaceful, secure, and student-friendly campus environment.
The inspection provided an opportunity for hostel executives and resident students to present their concerns, offer constructive suggestions, and highlight pressing issues affecting life in the hostels.
They appealed for swift intervention to improve accommodation conditions and other welfare-related matters.
Meanwhile, the dean made food items and cash donations to students who were present, further underscoring the College’s renewed focus on student welfare under the new administration.
