Rivers State College (RSU) has taken a groundbreaking step in addressing vital environmental and well being points with the disclosing of the Centre for Water Sanitation Research (CeWASS).
In keeping with Vice Chancellor Prof. Nlerum Okogbule, CeWASS is a trailblazer in analysis and research on water and sanitation throughout the continent.
He stated its institution marks a big milestone in RSU’s strategic plan to ascertain specialised institutes, addressing urgent nationwide and international challenges.
Okogbule stated the distinctive level about CeWASS is that it’s a forerunner within the analysis and research on water and sanitation throughout the continent.
Talking by the deputy vice chancellor, Administration, Prof. Victor Akujuru, he stated, “We’re delighted within the pursuit for excellence and creativity this graduate faculty is at present a part of the efforts to make the college a citadel of studying.”
Rivers State Commissioner for Well being, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, stated the centre offers a promising future within the combat in opposition to tropical ailments that stem from poor sanitation and water.
Represented by the Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry, she stated, “It is a vital space of public well being, and entry to scrub water and sanitation are key for an environment friendly well being care.”
She expressed the hope that the centre will present experience in driving WASH tasks, as she recommended the college authorities for establishing the centre for a sustainable WASH initiative.
A consultant of the Lagos City Water and Hygiene Programme, Kabiro Abbas, lauded the authorities of RSU for establishing such a vital centre.
Abbas described water as a necessary aspect of man’s survival, noting that the World Financial institution has established tasks to concentrate on offering water in conflict-prone areas.
He stated that water and sanitation have change into difficult throughout the globe because of local weather change issues, underscoring the necessity for analysis to seek out lasting options.
Appearing Director of the CeWASS, Dr. Israel Cookey, stated the dream of establishing the centre started in 2022 however was authorised by the college senate in Could 2023.
Barely one yr later, Dr. Cookey disclosed that the centre, which is majorly targeted on postgraduate research and analysis, has made landmark achievements with over 300 college students.
He stated it should present cutting-edge analysis and options to water and sanitation and is the primary within the nation.
