OSITA EZE RECEIVES COMMITTEE ON UPGRADE OF VETERINARY SCHOOL, ACHI

OJI RIVER, ENUGU STATE — The Member representing Oji River State Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Osita Eze, has received the Committee on the Modalities for the Revitalization and Upgrading of the State Veterinary School and Investigation Centre, Achi. The committee, led by its Chairperson, Dr. Lynda Kene-Nnaji, visited Hon. Eze to brief him on plans to transform the institution into the proposed Enugu State College of Veterinary Technology, Achi. The proposed upgrade is expected to enable the institution to award National Diploma (OND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates, thereby expanding opportunities for students seeking careers in veterinary technology and related agricultural fields. Speaking during the visit, the committee explained that while preparations are ongoing to advance the project, the establishment of the proposed college requires the necessary legislative framework to ensure that the institution operates effectively and carries out its mandate without legal or administrative limitations. Responding, Hon. Osita Eze reaffirmed the support of the Enugu State Government, under the leadership of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for initiatives aimed at strengthening veterinary education, agriculture and related sectors. Hon. Eze also commended the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, Hon. Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, for his support towards the project. The lawmaker assured the committee of his commitment to facilitating the necessary legislative process for the establishment of the proposed college. He expressed confidence that, following the passage of the enabling legislation, the institution would receive the necessary attention to enable it commence its full mandate. Hon. Eze described the proposed transformation as a welcome development with significant potential to contribute to education, agriculture, animal health, research, skills development and economic growth, particularly in Oji River and Enugu State. Members of the committee, including Dr. Iloh Chidiebere Joseph, Secretary; Dr. Ozoagu Philip Obiora; Dr. Emmanuel Onyeka; Dr. Ike Agbo; Dr. Eugene Chukwu Ibe; Prof. Benjamin Marine; and Dr. Eric Oluedo, appreciated Hon. Eze for the warm reception and pledged their continued commitment to advancing the project. The proposed establishment of the Enugu State College of Veterinary Technology, Achi, is expected to provide additional opportunities for technical education and contribute to the development of veterinary and agricultural manpower in the state. From legislation to development, Hon. Osita Eze continues to support initiatives aimed at creating sustainable opportunities and contributing to the development of Oji River and Enugu State.