{"id":2857,"date":"2026-08-01T00:32:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T23:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2857"},"modified":"2026-08-01T00:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T23:32:58","slug":"students-welfare-university-unveils-measures-to-address-key-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=2857","title":{"rendered":"Students\u2019 Welfare: University Unveils Measures To Address Key Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Victory Okebor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has announced several measures aimed at improving students\u2019 welfare in response to growing concerns over accommodation, school fees, electricity supply, transportation costs, and the rising cost of living affecting students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Principal Assistant Registrar in the Office of the Vice Chancellor, Mrs. Lucy Enaohwo, the university management, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, has received numerous complaints from students regarding these challenges and is committed to easing the burden through practical support programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mrs. Enaohwo disclosed that the university has expanded its Student Work Scheme from 50 to 150 beneficiaries, creating more opportunities for students to earn financial support while pursuing their academic studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also encouraged eligible students to apply for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), explaining that the scheme enables students to pay their school fees and reduce financial pressure on their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She added that students who manage their finances wisely could use part of the support to establish small businesses that would provide additional income during their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking further, Mrs. Enaohwo urged students to take the Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies (CES) programme seriously. According to her, the programme equips students with practical entrepreneurial skills that can be developed into sustainable businesses after graduation, thereby promoting self-reliance and reducing unemployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also emphasised the importance of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), describing it as a vital component of students\u2019 academic training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She explained that the programme exposes students to the practical aspects of their fields of study, helping them gain hands-on experience and preparing them for future employment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStudents should remain focused, determined, and committed to their studies. The opportunities provided through SIWES, entrepreneurship training, and financial support schemes are designed to prepare them for life after graduation,\u201d Mrs. Enaohwo said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university management also appealed to students to make proper use of the opportunities available rather than relying solely on government or family support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It noted that acquiring practical skills and work experience would enable graduates to become job creators rather than job seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many students have expressed hope that these initiatives, if effectively implemented, will help address some of the major challenges affecting their academic performance and overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students also called for continued improvements in electricity supply, hostel accommodation, campus transportation, and other welfare services to create a more conducive learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The welfare initiatives reflect the university\u2019s commitment to enhancing the academic experience of students while equipping them with the skills and support needed to succeed both during and after their university education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Victory Okebor Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has announced several measures aimed at improving students\u2019 welfare in response to growing concerns over accommodation, school fees, electricity supply, transportation costs, and the rising cost of living affecting students. 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