The Vice Chancellor of Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Professor Uchefula Chukwumaeze, has pledged full support to the state government to ensure the completion of the university’s long-abandoned multi-million Naira water treatment project.
The Imo State Government has emphasized that reviving this moribund project will significantly improve water supply for both the university community and surrounding areas of Owerri.
State Commissioner for Water Resources, Ozo Obinna Ogwuegbu, announced that the government has put all necessary measures in place to complete the construction of the water scheme. He highlighted the critical impact the project will have on the lives of IMSU students, staff, and local residents once it becomes operational.
Speaking in Owerri on Friday, July 5, 2024, Ogwuegbu underscored the importance of ensuring that the substantial resources already invested in the project do not go to waste. He expressed the state’s readiness to collaborate with relevant entities to rejuvenate and complete the water treatment plant.
“The Governor Hope Uzodinma-led administration is committed to providing essential amenities and creating an environment where citizens and residents can realize their full potential,” Ogwuegbu stated.
Upon completion, the multi-million Naira water treatment plant will serve the university community and its neighboring areas within the capital city. “The Imo State University Water Scheme mini-treatment plant is crucial to the health and overall well-being of the students, staff, and other residents of the city,” the Commissioner noted.
IMSU Vice Chancellor, Professor Chukwumaeze, assured that the university management would offer all necessary support to ensure the project’s successful completion. He has directed the University’s Director of Work Services and Physical Planning to identify areas where the university can assist in accelerating the project’s completion.
With these collaborative efforts, the completion of the IMSU water treatment plant promises to bring much-needed relief and improved living conditions to the university and the surrounding community.
