Pls join me to thank the Almighty. By His grace, mercy and faithfulness, I am a year older today.- Prof. Ikelegbe, Vice Chancellor, Western Delta University.
Author: Shadrach Aika
A Message from the Vice Chancellor
Western Delta University holds Christmas Carol
Western Delta University recently held her Christmas carol. Staff and students of the institution converged at the main auditorium, venue of the event. There were songs, recitations and prayers.
Resident Doctors Organize Health programme
Recently, Resident Doctors in Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Delta State visited Western Delta University for a medical outreach. The team highlighted the need for students to avoid drug abuse. Abusing drugs involve excessive taking of drugs for non-medical reasons. This situation can damage the health of the abuser. Students were also encouraged to engage in entrepreneurship. They have to come up with ideas that are capable of serving the needs of others, thus making money in return. Attendees were admonished to have mentors who will serve as their role models in life. That way, they can discern how to handle a situation that goes beyond their abilities, with the assistance of their mentors.
Western Delta University Distributes Free Internet Services On Campus
Staff and students of Western Delta University now have free internet access. They can browse the internet without charge. With this arrangement, Staff of the institution get 10 gigabyte of data monthly, while students are assigned 5 gigabyte every month.
Western Delta University Gets National Universities Commission’s Approval For College of Computing
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the College of Computing. The College has the following four programmes: Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Information and Communication Technology, and Computer Science. Thanks to the Vice Chancellor (Professor Augustine Ikelegbe), distinguished Professor Emmanuel Onibere, Dr. (Mrs) I.O. Ejinkonye and all staff of the college for their efforts.
Western Delta University Organizes a Colloquium
Participation is free of charge but registration is required @
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For Inquiries: Contact Prof. Nathaniel Umukoro
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National Universities Commission Verification Team Pays Visit To WDU
On Thursday 8th September, 2022, NUC Resource verification team visited Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State for an on the spot assessment of Manpower and facilities with regards to the proposed College of Computing. The College is expected to run Bachelor of Science degree programs in Cyber Security, Information Technology and Software Engineering if approval is subsequently given.
The College has a 100 sitter auditorium, 3 lecture halls, a library, several offices, software, cyber security and hardware laboratories. The laboratories are fitted with state of the art computers, software, projectors, air conditioners and internet connectivity.
Council on Legal Education visits Western Delta University
The Council on Legal Education in Nigeria visited Western Delta University on Thursday 8th September, 2022 for accreditation of programs offered in the College of Law.
Symposium on the Realities of Life After Graduation
Western Delta University, Oghara, recently held a symposium on facing the Realities of Life after Graduation. In his Opening remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Augustine Ikelegbe said India was a poor country in the 1970’s, but as at today, that Asian country is an industrialized nation, considering her exploits in various sectors of the economy, ranging from Medicine, Engineering, to Information Technology. He maintained that education got them to where they are. In his views, the world now rewards ideas and entrepreneurial skills. A good education should train students to be creative, dynamic and key into the use of the internet. He urged graduates to delve into entrepreneurship.
Thereafter, four (4) speakers took turns to deliver the symposium. Prof. Nathaniel Umukoro of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Western Delta University presented the first part. He laid emphasis on pursuing post graduate degrees after graduation and venturing into research. He said those with good first degree, can search for DAAD scholarship in Germany, Common Wealth scholarship in the United Kingdom, just to mention but a few. Such graduate programs are tuition free, with opportunities for part time work and post graduate work permit. He harped on the need for the graduates to network online, access and share such opportunities with each other.
Mr. Kehinde, a Senior Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology Unit, University of Benin spoke on the relevance of hard and soft skills, irrespective of a person’s course of study. He was of the view that graduates should acquire professional skills in their discipline. In addition, they should obtain soft skills like communication, team playing, problem solving, curiosity, empathy and time management. For those who studied computer science, he encouraged them to choose an area of specialization such as: Computer networking, website development, database administration and machine learning. They should get training in these areas and obtain certification.
The third part of the Symposium was given by Honorable Walter Bayo, Chief Executive Officer of Aroma Foodland, Sapele. He is an alumnus of Western Delta University. In order to create business opportunities, the presenter said graduates should be creative, dynamic, disciplined and learn to do things differently. They should have passion for their business and make friends.
The final segment of the symposium saw Mr. Andrew Obioroma, Managing Director of Obioroma Group of Company advising the graduates on the way forward. He is also a graduate of Western Delta University. He persuaded them to learn skills that they have passion for and sell such skills to others in exchange for money. He advised them to look at their environment in search for services that people need and offer same. The event was attended by Lecturers, Staff and students of the Institution.