In the heart of Ikwuano LGA, Abia State, Godwin Nwabunka, the mind behind Amadeus University, expressed his belief in the transformative power of education in pulling people out of poverty.
During the university’s unveiling, Nwabunka emphasized the significance of combining education with entrepreneurship training, robust ICT development, essential teaching tools, financial support like loans, grants, and scholarships, quality healthcare services, as well as fostering students’ social and religious involvement to effectively uplift individuals from poverty.
He outlined the university’s commitment to annually lifting at least 20 women out of poverty and extending outreach activities to support vulnerable groups in the local communities.
The university also plans to offer educational programs tailored to provide a second chance to school dropouts within its vicinity, while fostering strong partnerships with the state government, National Universities Commission, and other relevant stakeholders for program enhancement.
Prof. Samuel Nzotta, the Vice-Chancellor, highlighted the university’s innovative approach to digitalized and virtual learning, emphasizing a core philosophy centered around academic excellence, accessible higher education, quality products, and competitive output.
Set for a September launch, Amadeus University will introduce 19 undergraduate programs across four faculties, aligning with the National Universities Commission’s approved guidelines.
With a pioneering digital education model, the institution will leverage cutting-edge ICT to revolutionize various aspects of university operations, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Nzotta stressed the institution’s digital-forward vision, focusing on ICT integration to enhance services and overall operational effectiveness.
The university has already established digital platforms for e-admission, e-registration, e-payment, e-transcripts, and e-governance, with plans to introduce e-learning and e-teaching structures by the end of the 2024/2025 academic session.
Entrepreneurship training is a key element of the curriculum, aimed at equipping graduates with the skills to become job creators in their respective fields, rather than passive job seekers.
Addressing inquiries from the press, Nwabunka underscored the university’s role as a positive outcome of the regional environment and outlined its vision to foster a harmonious and crisis-free atmosphere.
However, the university faces a challenge with access due to lack of a proper access road, prompting the founder to urge government support at all levels to address the infrastructure gap.
“Provide us with an access road and a conducive environment, and development will follow,” he urged.