Hensard University’s first batch students arrive, set for academics
Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa
It was a historic moment as the first batch of students at Hensard University, Bayelsa State started arriving on Sunday and commenced formalizing their documentation to meet the university’s global requirements.
The excited students were later driven to their respective hostels, after their successful screening and documentation, as the management and staff worked tirelessly till late Monday night, ensuring that each student was attended to.
According to a statement by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Sony Neme, the founder of the institution and Chancellor, Sen. Seriake Dickson, also led a team of deans, heads of department and other management and staff on a facility tour, to ensure all top-notch facilities are well in place for a hitch-free take off.
The Senator representing Bayelsa West senatorial district, gave kudos to the university management and staff, saying, “As you can see, all is set for the historic take-off of Hensard University, with the massive resumptions of our students.
“Gladly our facilities are well in place. I decided to visit each of the key facilities and I am impressed with what I have seen, especially the world-class facilities in our classrooms and hostels. I commend management and staff for a job well done.”
Among the facilities visited were the classrooms with smart boards, which were displayed to the admiration of all. The female and male hostels, respectively also received the August visitor and his team.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dileep Kumar was full of praise for his management and staff for, “Keeping faith with the university’s resumption plans, I wish to express my satisfaction with the students’ massive response on the opening day for their resumption”.
Hensard, the first private university in Bayelsa State, with a global standard, is starting its first academic session this week, while plans are on for matriculation at a later date.
Student Affairs officer, Mr Chidubem Onuegbu and other admission officers were also seen engaging in a teamwork and ensuring that all went well in their respective duties
Chancellor of Hensard University, Sen Seriake Dickson (right) interacting with pioneer students on arrival at Toru-Orua in Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa
