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Succour After 21 Years: As Soludo Transformative Leadership Hits COOU, Uli Campus

By Mazi Ejimofor Opara 

In a move that has brought immense relief and joy to the students, staff, and management of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Uli Campus, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has intervened to restore electricity to the institution after a 21-year blackout.

The Governor's transformative leadership was on full display as he embarked on a working visit to the campus, where he interacted with the university community, listening to their challenges and concerns. The visit was a clear demonstration of Governor Soludo's commitment to providing a conducive learning environment that fosters growth, innovation, and excellence.

The 21-year electricity drought had taken a severe toll on the institution, hindering academic and research activities, and subjecting students and staff to untold hardships. However, with Governor Soludo's intervention, the narrative is set to change.

During his visit, the Governor directed the Commissioner for Power to immediately assess the cost of restoring electricity to the university and present the proposal for approval by the Anambra State Executive Council. This swift action is a testament to Governor Soludo's resolve to tackle the challenges facing the institution head-on.

The Governor's visit and intervention have been hailed as a major breakthrough by the university community. Students and staff are optimistic that the restoration of electricity will mark the beginning of a new era of academic excellence and research innovation.

As Governor Soludo continues to drive his transformative agenda in Anambra State, the people are beginning to witness the tangible impact of his leadership. The intervention at COOU, Uli Campus, is a clear example of the Governor's commitment to providing quality education and improving the lives of Ndi Anambra.

Indeed, succour has come to COOU, Uli Campus, after 21 long years. As the institution prepares to bid farewell to darkness and welcome the light of electricity, the people of Anambra State can only look forward to more transformative initiatives from the Soludo administration.

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