Confluence University: Kogi Govt Inaugurates 13-Man Implementation Committee

Kogi state government has inaugurated a 13-man implementation committee towards the actualization of the recently recognized Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara in Adavi local government area of the state.

The Governor who was represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mrs Folashade Ayoade thanked members who were part of the Ad-hoc committee for their dedication which facilitated the prompt recognition of the institution by the National Universities Commission (NUC). 

He noted that the confidence reposed in them should be justified as they offer more dedication towards the prompt commencement of activities in the institution. Governor Bello expressed his continued commitment to support the committee with every needed assistance that would ease and hasten their assignment. 

In his vote of thanks on behalf of other committee members, Chairman of the implementation committee, Prof. Muhammed Salihu Audu promised that the committee would do its best to justify the trust reposed in them by the state government. 

He noted that the committee would deliver on their assignment within the next 2-3 months as they expected that school activities would commence  in 2021. Prof. Muhammed affirmed that the institution would meet international standard and compete favourably with academics ivy leagues of national and international repute. 

He, however, urged the host communities to welcome the institution with opened arms by creating a friendly atmosphere for intending workers and other respective stakeholders while he also urged well meaning individuals to invest in the area.