The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, Professor Olowo Samuel, has reaffirmed the institution’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community service.
Speaking during an interactive session with journalists on Thursday at the University campus, Prof. Samuel outlined a series of groundbreaking reforms and achievements recorded since his appointment. He described the current administration as one focused on transformation, particularly in the areas of human capital development, technological advancement, and institutional stability.
“For the first time in its history,” he said, “the University has resolved the issue of missing results, effective from the 2023/2024 session. Students can now access their results in all registered courses before registering for the new session.”
This announcement came on the heels of a major policy shift approved by the University Senate. “The Senate recently approved a policy to enhance the University’s efficiency and responsiveness in handling certificates and transcripts,” the Acting VC disclosed. “Henceforth, all graduates will receive their certificates immediately after graduation.”
Prof. Samuel further highlighted the lifting of the TETFund ban previously imposed on the institution. “The administration successfully facilitated the lifting of the TETFund ban previously placed on AAU, Ekpoma; significant strides have been made in resolving inherited challenges in the College of Medicine,” he noted.
According to him, the Nursing Council has granted the University approval to begin admitting students into the Nursing Science programme, with an initial
quota of 120 students for the 2024/2025 academic session.In a show of inclusivity and welfare, the University partnered with both the state government and NELFUND to provide student loans for indigent students. He noted that over 20 financially challenged students had received scholarships from Opay Digital Services, while the Esan Association in Diaspora also awarded scholarships to three AAU students.
He also unveiled the introduction of the IMPACT 7 initiative — a bold step toward digital transformation. “This is a transformative ICT initiative designed to drive digital innovation across AAU,” he said.
Addressing labour-related issues, Prof. Samuel revealed that his administration had reinstated staff members who were previously disengaged by the defunct Special Intervention Team (SIT). “All staff members who were removed from AAU’s payroll due to the controversial biometric exercise conducted by the SIT have been reinstated,” he stated.
On institutional peace and growth, he listed further milestones: “We have seen unprecedented peace and institutional stability, an increase in AAU’s subvention by the state government, and national recognition for excellence.”
He also cited government intervention in infrastructure, enhanced collaboration with security agencies, a renewed drive for sports development,
Wawareporters recall that the institution have struggled with endless challenges during the administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki, which reduced the institution monthly subvention from # 270 million to 41 million. However, luck smiled on the University as the administration of Senator Monday Okpebolo has recently increased the monthly allocation to # 500 Million
