The Ishiagu Federal College of Agriculture in the Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Tuesday, got a new provost, laying to rest the tension that had engulfed the institution following issues bordering on the appointment of a substantive provost.
The newly appointed provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Professor Agwu Ekwe Agwu, while taking over the mantle of leadership, pledged to restore the institution’s lost accreditation and reposition it for better academic excellence.
He outlined his vision to transform the institution into a nationally and globally competitive, multi-functional college capable of meeting Nigeria’s academic and agricultural development needs.
The Provost assured staff of improved financial stability, expressing optimism that the college would become self-sustaining in the near future.
He added that his administration would significantly boost the institution’s internally generated revenue within the next four years.
“I hope to develop, in collaboration with the private sector, an investment plan that will enable the college to establish an endowment fund within the first two years of my administration,” he said.
Agwu further disclosed plans to adopt prudent financial guidelines, including setting aside a fixed percentage of internally generated revenue to ensure sustainability. He also emphasised the importance of increasing funding through institutional research grants.
To enhance financial transparency, the provost revealed that his administration would centralise revenue collection to curb leakages and reduce financial wastage.
He stressed his commitment to making the college a leader in cutting-edge research and development, as well as producing skilled manpower for the socio-economic advancement of Ebonyi State and Nigeria at large.
“I will sustain and intensify academic development through proper accreditation by relevant regulatory bodies,” he added.
Professor Agwu’s assurances come amid expectations from stakeholders for renewed growth and improved standards at the institution.
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