By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Chairman of the Governing Council of Eha-Amufu College of Education, Prince Melubari Akekue, on Wednesday met with Hon. Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi and Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata to discuss the Bill for upgrading the college to a University of Education.
The Bill which was being sponsored by Professor Nnamchi, has already passed its second reading in the House and is now awaiting a public hearing to organized by the House Committee on University Education.
Prince Akekue expressed his gratitude to Professor Nnamchi for his support and noted that the upgrade would significantly boost the institution’s intake, which has declined in recent years.
He also sought Professor Nnamchi’s assistance in reviving the Igbo studies department, which is at the risk of being closed due to low enrollment.
In response, Professor Nnamchi offered to establish a scholarship programme for students from his constituency interested in studying Igbo Language at the institution.
The meeting with Hon. Fulata, Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, was also productive, as he pledged to expedite the public hearing process once funds are released by the National Assembly.
This development is a significant step towards enhancing the institution’s status and promoting education in the region. Eha-Amufu College of Education, established in 1981, is a federal government higher education institution located in Enugu State.