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Entrepreneurship: NOUN Alumni lays foundation for water factory in Abuja
By Philomina Attah
As part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship and job creation among Nigerian youths, the National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA) has laid foundation for a water production factory in Abuja.
The factory foundation according to a statement by NOUNAA Secretary, Dr Alimi Etsu, was laid at the proposed Alumni Village in the Kuchyako district of Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The Vice Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Prof. Olufemi Peters, who performed the foundation laying exercise, speaking at the ceremony pledged the university’s commitment to promotion of initiatives that stimulate economic growth and empower the youth.
Peters, represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Isaac Butwats, commended the alumni’s commitment to initiatives that stimulate economic growth and empower the youth.
Peters emphasised that the university would continue to support projects that contribute to employment generation and entrepreneurial skill development.
Also in his remarks, the Alumni Association President, Ifeanyi Obukwelu, described the foundation laying ceremony as a significant step toward promoting entrepreneurship and job creation among Nigerian youths.
Obukwelu described the water factory as a strategic investment aimed at facilitating self-sustaining initiatives for the university and its surrounding communities.
“This initiative aligns with the association’s vision of fostering economic empowerment and enhancing community development,” he said.
Obukwelu expressed optimism that the project would generate job opportunities, inspire entrepreneurship among the youth, and make a positive economic impact.
Speaking earlier at the association’s congress, Obukwelu highlighted the association’s several accomplishments including the empowerment of members, sponsorship of 60 alumni in an entrepreneurship certificate program.
Others were the launch of various initiatives like the NOUN Alumni Bulletin, an award for the best graduating student, and a new alumni portal and payment gateway.
Obukwelu reiterated his commitment to advocating for the university and advancing the association’s objectives.
The congress concluded with members expressing confidence in the association’s leadership and its progressive efforts to drive impactful projects.