University of Uyo, UNIUYO Alumni Association at the weekend announced plans to construct a standard library for the institution.
The project which is initiated by the current executive of the association led by Prof. Gabriel Umoh, is expected to cost N40m.
The project contractor, Wallnet Business Services Limited (WBS), would, under the terms of agreement, undertake the cost of the facility and operate for 20 years before transferring it to the UNIUYO Alumni.
“This a very eventful event and it is quite commendable because reading makes a better man”, he noted.
President of UNIUYO Alumni, Umoh, a professor of Agricultural and Development Economics, said the idea followed series of consultations with members and friends of the association, adding that the project, when completed, would serve as a lasting legacy of the current executive.
He thanked the University management, Board of Trustees (BoT), members of the association and other stakeholders for supporting the project.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wallnet Business Services, Engr. Obinna Emeribe, said the facility would be completed in the next couple of months.
According to him, the facility would be complete with printing and other business components to complement teaching, learning and research modules in the university.
He called for synergy of purpose to ensure the delivery of the project in record time.
Akpabio, a former member of the State House of Assembly, said the project was the fulfilment of the unity of purpose engendered by the coming together of the members.
“This is the fulfilment of our main purpose of coming together for the university to also experience development from former students of the institution”.