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The late Engineer Joseph Makoju memorial Foundation, has flag off the construction of 250 seating capacity Lecture Theatre for the Federal University Lokoja, kogi state.
Flagging off the construction of the edifice,on Saturday at the Felele Main Campus of the University, the head of late Makoju Foundation,Mr. Enesi Makoju, expressed the family’s gladness to announce the coincidence of the event with the posthumous 76th birthday of his father.
Enesi stated that his father was a lover of Education and development of Nigeria, Kogi state and Kogi Central his ancestral home, stressing that the flagging off ceremony was a fulfilment of his parents aspirations and passion for the enhancement of education and expansion of frontiers of knowledge for future generations to attain their goals in life.
He disclosed that his parents shares the same ideology and values in giving back to the society that has been so kind to them , commended the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi for providing the opportunity for the family to commence the construction of the project in the university
He assured that the needed resources to complete the project in record time have been put in place ,promised to work with the University Management to deliver the project before the next birthday of his father.
In the same vein , the matriach of the family, Gladdys A.E Makoju stated that it is one thing to have a desire and resources available to do something, it is another thing to have the opportunity do it, but the Federal University Lokoja has provided that opportunity for the actualisation of the passion of the family to advance the course of Education for the youth.
She stated that the choice of the University for them to site the project was herculean, but the former Secretary to Kogi state government ,Professor Olugbemiro Jegede, came to their aid and suggested Federal University Lokoja and told her that the Vice Chancellor Professor Olayemi Akinwumi had kick-started the memorial lecture series for the husband and he will be willing for the project to be sited in the institution.
She promise to sponsor Students for aspiring PHD students, while instituting an award for best male and female graduating students in Engineering, Science and Artificial intelligence
She urged the students to put in their best to win the coveted award so as to spur others to develop interest in Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
In a remark, the Vice Chancellor Professor Akinwumi said he was grateful to welcome the people to the ground breaking ceremony of 250 seating LT for the commencement of the construction of the edifice generously donated by the Makoju family.
He said , the presence of the Matriach of Makoju family Dr. Gladdys Makoju was a testament to her enduring commitment to the advancement of education and unwavering support for the university.
He stressed that the donation will not only enhance infrastructures in the campus, but will significantly enrich the academic experience of students as the construction of the state or the art Lecture Theatre stands as a beacon of the family’s dedication to fostering educational excellence.
” Today, as we lay the foundation for this new facility, we also honour the memory of the late Engineer Joseph Oyeyani Makoju whose 76th posthumous birthday coincides with this event. His legacy of service and philanthropy will forever be etched in the annals of our university’s history. In recognition of his invaluable contributions, the Federal University Lokoja will immortalise him by naming the lecture theatre in his honour. This gesture will ensure that his spirit of generosity and commitment to education continues to inspire future generations” He assured.
While stressing the importance of the donation to the school and students, said it will provide a modern , conducive environment for teaching and learning, enable hoisting large classes and it will serve as hub for intellectual exchange, fostering a vibrant academic culture and fostering research and innovation.
Meanwhile, the VC , called on the well to do in the society to emulate the kind philanthropic gesture of Makoju and donate generously to the University to upscale the University to a world class University.
