The Senator representing Imo East Senatorial District, Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi has commissioned the renovated Imo State University (IMSU) Students Union Government building, popularly known as SUG Star House, which he sponsored.
The brief ceremony took place on Monday, March 3, 2025, in front of the said building, which is located beside the university's bookshop within the campus.
In his speech, Senator Onyewuchi expressed his pleasure to be at IMSU to commission the renovated SUG Star House. He explained that the request came from the students, adding that Imo State University is an institution he considers "our own" because the university is located in his immediate community (Orji). He also said that Orji has a good relationship with the IMSU community (both staff and students), and expressed hope that the relationship will continue.
The ranking Senator said that, when he received the letter for renovation of the SUG Star House, he was pleased, adding that he is also looking to putting his footprints further. He however commended the Vice Chancellor of Imo State University, Professor Uchefula U. Chukwumaeze, SAN, FCArb, and the university management team for their good works in the university regarding efficient administration as well as production of quality graduates that are shinning bright wherever they are.
Senator Onyewuchi hinted that some of his friends are doing their Postgraduate studies at Imo State University, and revealed his determination to come to IMSU for his doctorate in no distant time.
Speaking further, the lawmaker affirmed that he is encouraged to deliver more projects to Imo State University, saying that he is proud to be associated with the university's academic prowess and achievements. He therefore encouraged the students to work hard to achieve academic excellence so that they would stand strong and compete with others when they face the larger society after graduation. He, however, promised that he would continue to support IMSU.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University, Professor Uchefula U. Chukwumaeze, SAN, FCArb, ably represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Onuh Marthin Onuh thanked Senator Onyewuchi for answering the Clarion call by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo State for all Imo sons and daughters to join hands in developing Imo State.
He described Senator Onyewuchi as a student-friendly Senator. The Vice-Chancellor expressed the university's gratitude to the Senator for granting the students' request for the renovation of the SUG Star House, thanking him on behalf of the university Governing Council, Management, Staff, and Students for his kind gesture and requesting him to do more for the university.
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