The Vice-Chancellor, Babcock University, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said the institution’s biogas fuel project will be one of the biggest energy savers and wealth creation strategies for the University.
He said this at the media dinner held for selected journalists on Saturday, adding that the project was in line with the UN sustainable development goals.
“Babcock University is about to join the league of global institutions to replace butane with methane biogas as cooking fuel as it puts the finishing touches on the biogas project.
“The second phase, to connect the pipes from the sewage to the bio-digester, is at the advanced level. The effluence from the breakdown of the bio-digester will be used as fertilizer while the gas will be used for cooking. “
He added that some of the school“s programme received an increment in enrolment
“The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has upwardly reviewed our student enrolment in Medicine from 100 to 120.
“Similarly, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria have also approved an upgrade for our Nursing student enrolment to 150. Currently, we have 44 accredited undergraduate programmes ranging from Accounting to Nursing and Medicine & Surgery.“
He enjoined the journalists to continue to uphold the tenets of truth, objectivity, and integrity which were the hallmarks of great journalism.
“Undoubtedly, in the course of reporting behind the firing lines, you and sometimes, family members have faced life-threatening situations. I bet you have more than enough stories to share on these challenges today.
“In spite of threats from political manipulators and infiltrators in the ranks ready to exchange professionalism for mediocrity, continue to uphold the tenets of truth, objectivity, and integrity which are the hallmarks of great journalism.“
Princial officers at the event were Prof. Yacob Haliso Prof. Efe Ehioghae Dr Joshua Suleiman, Dr Sunday Audu, Prof. Philemon Amanze, Prof. Diji Aina, Prof. Sotunsa.
