The Manager in the Commission’s Directorate of Education, Health and Social Services, Mr. Ogaga Akakabota, disclosed this when he led an NDDC team to Hensard University on an assessment tour of the progress of work on both the temporary and permanent sites of the institution.
He said the NDDC team was impressed with the well-thought out policies and educational facilities, adding that Hensard has the facilities to raise a generation of youths that would be independent, productive and self- sufficient.
He said: “We are here to carry out an evaluation, monitoring and assessment of the readiness of Hensard University. We got a proposal for scholarship, capacity building, grants and scholarships. So, we felt it was best for us to come see for ourselves what the school has done, its mission, vision and what it seeks to achieve in terms of educational development in the Niger Delta.
“After a tour of the take-off facility, the labs, farms, and other structures, our assessment, is that the facilities at Hensard are highly commendable.
“We have also seen that there is a broad vision, not just about people going to school to get a certificate. We have seen that the school is poised towards raising entrepreneurs. This will impact very well on its graduates. A shift from graduates being job-seekers to entrepreneurs, and employers of labour will be important at this time of high unemployment.
The Registrar of Hensard University, Mrs. Evelyn Umukoro, said the instruction offers great benefits that make it an excellent choice for students.
She said: “The university’s dual certification policy, allows students to earn two degrees – one from Hensard University and another from partner institutions. This enhances their qualifications and expands their opportunities.
“The university’s international student exchange programmes that involve students and faculty to provide global perspectives and foster cultural understanding. Our students will also benefit from industry mentorship, practical entrepreneurship training, access to startup funds through the Students’ Contributory Cooperative Scheme, and cutting-edge research at the university’s centres of excellence, that are to be managed with reputable organisations.”
