Okowa calls for review of TETFUND law to cater for private tertiary institutions

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has called for review of the law establishing TETFUND, a federal grant, to cater for both private and public institutions of higher learning.

The governor made the call on Saturday at the combined convocation ceremony of Western Delta University, Oghara, Ethiope West local government area of Delta State.

According to Okowa, “the law setting up TETFUND should be looked into because it is right for TETFUND to assist the private universities. Whether private or public, they are training our children.”

He congratulated the graduating students and challenged them to have the zeal to succeed saying “As you go out engage in lawful business, pray and trust in God.”

While assuring of his administration’s commitment to continuously partner with private and public institutions of higher learning, Governor Okowa congratulated the Western Delta University for the successful ceremony.

Chancellor of the University, Obong Victor Attah informed the graduands that “knowledge is not merely a certificate but a deep understanding of issues,” stating that they should deploy the knowledge they have acquired to effect positive changes in the society.

Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Otete Okobiah in an address, said, “we are graduating five sets of graduands, 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017.”

Founder and Visitor to the University, former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbenedion, former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) were among dignitaries who attended the ceremony.