The first private University of Medical Sciences officially owned by the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili officially kicked off in Port Harcourt on Saturday with donation of N500million grant by the Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike and the installation of the Pro-Chancellor and the Chancellor.

A Former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar was installed as the Chancellor of Pamo University of Medical Sciences by Governor Wike, Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission and the Pro-chancellor of the University, Dr Peter Odili.
At the occasion, Governor Wike declared that the state government will partner with private investors to promote tertiary education in the state.

The governor also announced a grant of N500million for the newly established Pamo University of Medical Sciences to support the development of the school and its students.
Wike, who declared Pamo University open during the installation of the Chancellor, Governor Wike said that the state needs more private universities.
The governor stated that to consummate the partnership with Pamo University of Medical Sciences, the State Government will sponsor one hundred students annually for the next five years.

He said the State Government established the College of Medical Sciences at the Rivers State University because of its commitment to train qualified medical doctors.
He said that the people of Rivers State will benefit from the establishment of the university because of the increased opportunities for them to study medicine.
He said: “We will sign a memorandum of understanding with the university for the state government to sponsor 100 students annually for five years “.

Governor Wike commended Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili for breaking the ground by investing in the setting up of the university in the state.
He said the Government and people of Rivers State are excited over the establishment of Pamo University of Medical Sciences because it will lead to the training of more qualified medical doctors.
Chancellor of Pamo University of Medical Sciences and Former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar said it is a privilege for him to serve in enhancing the training of more medical doctors.

Pro-Chancellor of Pamo University of Medical Sciences, Dr Peter Odili said that the idea of the university was initiated after a chance meeting with the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed who suggested that he should contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the area of Medical Sciences.

Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed said with very limited spaces for the training of Medical Doctors in existing institutions, the establishms0sss0ents of Pamo University of Medical Sciences is a welcome boost.
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello said the Chancellor of the University and Former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar will add great value to the university through his wealth of knowledge.
Minister of State for Education, Professor Anthony Onwuka assured the new University of the support of the Federal Ministry of Education as they work towards contributing to the development of the education sector.

Former First Lady of Nigeria, Justice Fati Lami Abubukar commissioned the General Abdulsalami Abubakar Building.
Pamo University of Medical Sciences is Nigeria’s first university of Medical Sciences.

http://www.metronaija.ng/wike-donates-n500-million-odilis-pamo-university/

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What's the interest of Gov. Wike in this private University that he has to announce a grant of #500m. How much has he given to Uniport (a federal university) and UST (the state university) as grants?

Peter Odili has continued to be a major beneficiary of Rivers State funds even after leaving office. Well, it appears it's time for Wike to show gratitude for Odili's support during the days of yore!

Sai wike

It is well.....

desgiezd:
What's the interest of Wide in this private University that he has to announce a grant of #500m. How much has he given to Uniport (a federal university) and UST (the state university) as grants?

Enemies

This is gross insensitivity. Acting to the gallery. How does he fund the state university with and other higher institutions in the state despite all the looting by Odili. Is the PAMO University not from the state funds allegedly stolen by Odili.

CROWNWEALTH019:

Enemies

Use your sense for once, it really, isn't that hard to put it into use

The man of the people carry on.

Funding a private business Institute with state funds. Nigeria, who curse you?

Who else is so happy of what Wike is doing to roads in Elelenwo / Woji.

Where does Wike get all these monies he's throwing around? He seem to be using state funds to buy people's hearts and win friends for himself.

Sent overseas on Medical Scholarship by the Government of Rotimi Amaechi. Abandoned by the Government of Governor Nyesom Wike.
Helpless Rivers State students cry out for help!!!!!
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We, the sixteen final year medical students and 7 recent medical graduates of the University of Debrecen Medical School, Hungary, under the sponsorship of the Rivers State Government (RSG), were awarded scholarships via the now defunct platform, Rivers State Sustainable Developm

.....Development Agency (RSSDA), to study Medicine in 2012 during the Governor Rotimi Amaechi-led administration.
Contrary to claims by the current Rivers State administration, we have no political affliations. We are just young people trying to better our

......lives and become productive members of the society.
This scholarship was awarded to us based on merit after series of rigorous examinations and personal interviews. A contract was signed by both parties, thereby binding the government to provide our tuition fee, living expenses

......and book allowances for the full extent of our studies, spanning a minimum of 6 years.
In 2015, the Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike, asked for students under the aforementioned scholarship to be sent back home to Nigeria due to insufficiency of funds to continue the

......sponsorship. We were offered to be placed in Nigerian universities but these promises were never actualised as plans were never made by the government to book flights and obtain admission into these schools.
We have spent 49 months (4 years and 1 month) fending for ourselves.


.......We have undergone untold hardships, been sent out of our apartments and have run into huge debts in our bid to survive. Our University has been gracious enough to allow us continue our studies despite our enormous debts, with the condition that our certificates will be withheld
......until our debts have been paid in full.
We currently owe our university 4 academic years worth of tuition and are owed 48 months worth of stipends. This is a lot of money. It is practically impossible for any of us to raise such huge sums on our own.
Being in a foreign country
.......
far away from home, and having no funds being sent to us for the past 4 years has come with a lot of challenges including: studying for difficult medical exams – of which we were not even sure we would be allowed to take, while being hungry, depressed, starved for many days; some
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sleeping outside in the cold in winter; others with the fear of being evicted by landlords, just to mention a few.
We've made several efforts to communicate with the governor directly and indirectly, through several media outlets, our parents back at home have held meetings with
........several relevant personnel. Television and radio interviews have been granted at various media houses, all to no avail. The governor has made several promises to complete the payment for all medical students on the scholarship and has even gone as far as making claims to lure
.......people into believing that these debts have been cleared off, however, this is false.
Our University and the Rivers State Government are currently in court over the non-settlement of these debts and this case has dragged on extensively. This is why we believe it is a ploy by the

........Government to maintain our silence throughout the period of the forthcoming elections.
It is important to note that without our certificates, we would not be allowed to practice medicine anywhere in the world, not even in Nigeria, therefore, we are using this medium to call
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on well meaning individuals, organisations, the Rivers State Government and the President of Nigeria to come to our aid, as it is pertinent that our tuition and stipends are fully paid.
We would be very grateful for any assistance rendered by anyone regarding this issue and we
........are more than happy to provide any further information needed.
You can reach us via 23strandedrssdadoctors@gmail.com.

Thank you. #strandedrssdadoctorsindebrecen


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People must understand that some politicians have made money before venturing into politics,if it was state funds he would have made the donation on behalf of the state government and nobody would kill him

Daviddson:
Where does Wike get all these monies he's throwing around? He seem to be using state funds to buy people's hearts and win friends for himself.

henronelly:
People must understand that some politicians have made money before venturing into politics,if it was state funds he would have made the donation on behalf of the state government and nobody would kill him

Wike Donated State funds.... He built Himself a Mansion on Ada George Road less than 6 Months when He became the state Governor.... Ask those in PH

And he is yet to pay pensioners . Naija politicians sha

henronelly:
People must understand that some politicians have made money before venturing into politics,if it was state funds he would have made the donation on behalf of the state government and nobody would kill him

oga keep quiet abeg , will you say the same if it was someone from a different party . He is yet to pay pensioners since 2015 and he has 500 million to give a private school. Staff of Iss in Rivers State have not been paid for two years and he can't intervene with funds .