The Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Ebonyi State, Prof. Amari Omaka, has announced that the two newly established universities in the state are expected to commence academic activities early next year.
Omaka spoke with newsmen shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the acting vice chancellors of the University of Information Communication Technology, Oferekpe-Agbaja, and the University of Aeronautical Engineering, Ezza, at the New Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki.
The commissioner stated that the necessary preparation needed to ensure the universities are ready for their first intake of students has been put in place.
“Our initial target was for the universities to take off by September, but it appears that may not be realistic because a lot of things have to be done,” he explained.
He cited the ongoing construction of academic buildings and the development of the university master plans as the causes of the delay.
“For things to be ready for the…