The National Universities Commission (NUC) has paid a second verification visit to the proposed Southern Atlantic University.
The University situated along Airport road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, according to its promoter, Pastor Bassey James, promises to create the right atmosphere for studies, soft skills, research and also serves as innovation laboratories.
He commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for providing an enabling environment for private investment to thrive in the state while also lauding the NUC team for the visit.
He disclosed that more hectares of land have been acquired to accommodate more expansion of facilities on campus.
He also explained that the proposed Southern Atlantic University is situated at a serene and secured environment strategically positioned along the airport road, assuring the NUC team of the preparedness of the institution to offer quality education once the institution takes off.
He said, “This project is very dear to my heart because it is targeted at empowering our youths’ education and bringing a tertiary institution with world class learning facilities to our dear state.
“We intend to take care of the soft skills of our students. Making the students presentable, polished, with right etiquette, ethics, values and mannerisms is highly important these days.
“Also, industry collaborations are very important. The university must have active collaborations with industry related to the courses it runs. This makes capacity building easier and in the right direction.
“Also in the area of technology, our campus will be technology friendly, students and faculty will have access to best technology, labs, libraries, journals etc for being updated.”
The NUC team led by Barr. Adejo Samuel, had other members including Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Academics), University of Abuja, Mr. Mustapha Rasheed, Barr. Umma Ama Giwa, Mr. Daniel Sanusi, Engr. Suleiman Adedayo and Engr. Valentine Egisimba.
Receiving the NUC team was the Project Implementation Committee led by the Promoter, Pastor Bassey James, Engr. Eddy Bassey, Member, Board of Trustees, Pastor Mrs. Victoria Bassey, Prof. Innocent Modo, Prof. Etete Peters, Prof. Ini Akpabio, Prof. Mrs. Usen G. Ikpe, Mr. Essien Bassey (a retired Director with the Nigeria University Commission, NUC) and Dr. Ebere Okorie.
