SENATOR GEORGE SEKIBO OVERHAULS THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE IN RSUST

SENATOR GEORGE SEKIBO OVERHAULS THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE IN RSUST

Senator George Thompson Sekibo CON, the Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly yesterday, the 24th of February, 2016 visited the department of Architecture in the faculty of Environmental Sciences, Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST).

The Senator who was received by the H.O.D, Arc Dr. F. F. Daminabo informed Newest Rivers Reporters and the team that came with the Senator of what the distinguished Senator has done for the department. That his office was not as beautiful as it is looking now, but was made possible by the total overhaul the Senator is undertaking in the department.

The Senator who is also a product of the department told the H.O.D that he actually came to find out if the standard he paid for is actually what the contractors are complying with and to see what has been done. He also asked the H.O.D to always feel free to inform him of the department needs, as he is poised in collaborating with the department to any level.

The Senator who is a good writer used the opportunity to present some of his books to the department. The books presented were:

1. Inside the Chambers

2. Nigeria- An Emerging Solid Mineral Economy

3. Anything is Possible

4. Beyond Measures

5. Boundary Dispute in Nigeria

6. When Tomorrow Comes

Afterward, the H.O.D took the Senator who was accompanied by a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. O. K. Chinda representing the good people of Obio/Akpor Constituency to see the project and items he provided.

Below are some of what the Senator provided for the department:

1. General painting of the department

2. A soundproof generator

3. Provision of drawing boards

4. Provision of fans

5. Furniture

6. A computer room with internet facilities

7. Conference hall

8. Etc.

The H.O.D while at the conference hall, informed the Senator and his team, that the conference hall is the best in the institution.

The Senator who is also building an Alumni Guest House used the opportunity to inspect the stage of work at the building.

He was later received by the Vice Chancellor of the institution Prof. Blessing Chimezie Didia who thanked him for what he is doing for the University, that he will always be proud to say that the Senator is a product of the institution and pledged their support.

The Senator who reiterated how he respected Vice Chancellors in their days in the University, thanked the Vice Chancellor for welcoming him and promised to continue partnering with the school. The Senator informed the V.C about the projects he has inserted in the budget of the country to be executed in the institution, but was not carried out because it is a state school, as he also presented some of his books to the institution.

The moderator of the visit used the opportunity to thank the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Barr. Nyesom E. Wike CON for blessing the institution by appointing someone like, Prof. Blessing C. Didia as Vice Chancellor whom he said is really a blessing to the University.

The Senator speaking with Newest Rivers Reporters promised to do more for the University.

Hon. O.K Chinda granting interview from us thanked the distinguished Senator for giving back to where he started and advised the students to make good use of the facilities provided for them and see it as a challenge, that one of them is now a Senator and aspire to go further.

It was indeed a great day as students of the department thanked the distinguished Senator for what he has done and showed their happiness when the Senator visited their different studios to encourage them.

It was indeed a wonderful one!.