The face of the renovated centre
Staff of the Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Correctional Centre, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Sauka, Abuja, have expressed delight over the renovation of centre’s infrastructure by the management of the university.
The director of the centre, Rtd. Controller of Correctional, Francis Enobore, Mni, and the staff praised the intervention of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, in addressing some age-long infrastructural deficits and challenges at the centre.
Enobore said for several years, access to the centre had been a challenging and frustrating experience for both staff and students due to broken ramps, which made it extremely difficult to drive to the office complex.
This, according to him, used force staff and students to park far from the premises and walk long distance under harsh environmental condition to the centre.
In addition, the director added, the office environment itself was in a state of disrepair, with many doors and windows broken, leaving office equipment vulnerable to rains, wind-storms, and other environmental hazards.
As a result of the dilapidation, it was easy for wild reptiles and other creatures to creep into the office spaces, creating an unpleasant atmosphere for effective working condition, Enobore said.
However, the repairs have now eased things up as vehicular access to the office complex has since picked up.
Even damaged doors and windows have been replaced, ensuring the safety and security of office equipment, with internal seepage issues addressed, he said.
The director said the office walls have been restored with fresh screeding and paint, creating a more welcoming and a pleasing environment.
To this end, the staff are motivated and equipped to improve service delivery, focusing on the core mandate of the university which is anchored on providing excellent and affordable education to students, allowing them to learn at their own pace, Enobore said.