NAU Vice-Chancellor Commissions Solar, Wi-Fi Facility to Boost Digital Learning in Department of English and Literature
The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, on Friday, July 3, 2026, commissioned a solar-powered electricity and Wi-Fi facility for the Department of English and Literature, describing the project as a significant milestone in the University’s drive to strengthen teaching, learning, research and digital innovation.
The facility, located at the Faculty of Arts, is expected to provide an uninterrupted power supply and improved internet connectivity, thereby enhancing academic activities and research productivity within the department.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Head of the Department of English and Literature, Prof. Roseann Chinwe Ezeifeka, expressed profound appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor for his unwavering support for the department and the University at large.
She noted that the installation of the solar-powered electricity and Wi-Fi facility would significantly improve access to digital resources, facilitate research and enhance teaching and learning. She also briefed the Vice-Chancellor on the department’s research, innovation and mentoring initiatives, while appealing for the renovation and upgrading of its lecture auditorium and classrooms to create a more conducive learning environment.
In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Sir George Elochukwu Onwudiwe, thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his continued commitment to the development of the faculty and for honouring the event with his presence.
The Dean appealed to the University Management to rehabilitate the road leading to the faculty’s mini market, popularly known as “Bamboo,” noting that its poor condition has become a challenge for staff, students and visitors. He also highlighted the shortage of office accommodation and classroom spaces within the faculty, urging the University to approve the temporary use of available spaces in other faculty buildings to ease the pressure on the existing complex.
Responding, the Vice-Chancellor commended the Department of English and Literature for its cordial relationship with the University Administration, describing its staff as dedicated, cooperative and committed to the growth of the institution.
He observed that, as a federal university that does not charge tuition fees, Nnamdi Azikiwe University continues to face enormous financial demands amid growing infrastructural needs. He therefore encouraged faculties, departments and other stakeholders to embrace innovation, collaboration and internally generated initiatives to complement government funding.
Prof. Anyaehie urged members of the University community to remain focused on productive engagements rather than distractions, stressing that collective commitment and shared responsibility are essential for sustainable institutional development.
The Vice-Chancellor further disclosed that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has indicated its readiness to support the expansion and upgrading of the University’s solar power infrastructure through ongoing intervention projects, adding that he had encouraged the agency to expedite the implementation process.
Reiterating his philosophy of leadership, Prof. Anyaehie stated that he believes more in working than complaining, emphasising that consistent action, resilience and commitment remain the keys to moving the University to greater heights.
Addressing the Dean’s request on the rehabilitation of the road leading to the Bamboo mini market, the Vice-Chancellor observed that the area serves commercial purposes and suggested that users of the business premises should also contribute towards its maintenance. Nevertheless, he directed the Director of Works and Services to assess the road and take appropriate steps towards addressing the challenge.
The Vice-Chancellor thereafter formally commissioned the solar-powered electricity and Wi-Fi facility.
The commissioning marks another important milestone in Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s ongoing commitment to expanding digital infrastructure, promoting sustainable energy solutions and providing a more conducive environment for teaching, learning and research.