The 水果派 of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA), Rivers State Chapter, on Friday, May聽17, 2024,聽donated聽a 10KVA Firman power generator to the management of Port Harcourt Study Centre.
The Chairman, NOUNAA, Rivers State Chapter, Mr. Joseph Fubara, in his handover remarks said that his聽association thought it necessary to intervene when they realised that the only petrol generator at聽the centre had broken down, thus impeding smooth service delivery whenever there was no public power supply.
Fubara said that NOUNAA was committed to making selfless contributions towards the progress of the university.
He expressed his delight, on behalf of his聽association, in having a聽centre聽director who shows genuine interest in the affairs of the alumni body.
Fubara said that NOUNAA, Rivers State Chapter, would count so much on the聽director to guide the聽association to know the areas of need of the聽study聽centre and how they may help out.
The Centre Director, Dr. Theresa Ettu, while receiving the donation, thanked the聽association for their selflessness in giving back to the development of the university.
She sensitised the executive committee of the聽association on ways to make their presence felt in the state and nationally.
Areas mentioned by the聽director for possible consideration by the聽association include a sit-out park for students, tree planting, restaurant and facility repairs.
Ettu also urged the聽association to be visible on occasions like the university convocation and matriculation ceremonies to boost publicity and enhance advocacy.
Other NOUNAA executive committee members present at the brief ceremony were Mr. Godson Emerenini, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Okon Etim, General Secretary and Ms. Patience Effiong, Welfare Officer.