Delta State Government has approved the provision of a take-off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state.
The Medical Varsity, first of its kind in oil – bearing Delta State was facilitated by the former Deputy President of the Nigeria’s Senate, Senator Ovie Omo – Agege. The gesture helped for the first time, to bring significant government’s presence, especially Federal Government, to the Ndokwa area of the state despite being home to oil – bearing communities.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in October 2023 gave the formal revalidation and approval of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State.
Commissioner for Lands, Surveys, and Urban Development Emamusi Obiodeh announced Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s approval fof the site for it on Friday, saying the university’s take-off site is the place previously used by the School of Marine Technology, Kwale.
“The governor has approved 15 hectares of land, including all facilities and infrastructure previously used by the Delta State School of Marine Technology, Kwale campus, which has moved to their permanent site.
“The new university will operate from this take-off site pending when they move to their permanent site of 100 hectares at Umuseti-Kwale,” he stated.
The commissioner said Governor Oborevwori appreciated the Federal Government for the choice of Delta State for this all-important specialised university.
He also disclosed the state government’s readiness to partner with the Federal Government and genuine investors with capacity to invest in the state.
Obiodeh said Governor Oborevwori has directed him to make land available to investors who are ready to partner with the state on viable developments that will impact the lives of Deltans and other Nigerians.