Gov Umahi Hands Over Newly Built Medical University To Catholic Church

Gov David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Thursday, handed over King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, to the Catholic Bishops Conference. This move is for “optimum management and academic excellence” , says the governor.

The governor disclosed it during the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Rt Rev Msgr Peter Nworie Chukwu as the third bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

In his words, “The contributions of the church to the educational development of Nigeria is unparalleled. I, on-behalf of the state, wish to give King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria to own and run.

“There is a decline in our academic excellence and morality. I am not a Catholic, but I believe in the discipline and doctrine of the Catholic church.

“King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, was approved by the National Universities Commission as the 199th University in Nigeria.

“We have had a good relationship with the Catholic community in Ebonyi State, including Bishop Michael Nnachi Okoro and our dear Reverend Father Abraham Nwali.

“I am excited with the joy of Ebonyi people to welcome you. It shows that you are highly acceptable to the people. As a Christian state, we will extend to you the support we gave to our retired Bishop Nnachi Okoro.”

The management of the utra-modern medical university had last week allegedly stated that its tuition fee per student would be N3m for the 2021/2022 academic session.

The information was credited to the acting vice-chancellor, Prof Jesse Uneke.