The Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Prof. Juan Elegido, has said its School of Science and Technology will contribute greatly to the manpower needed to boost industrialisation.
Speaking during the official commissioning of the building, which was named after the former Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Elder Felix Ohiwerei, said the newly built state-of-the-art edifice was named after Ohiwerei in recognition of his contribution to the development of education in Nigeria and service to humanity.
He said, “The School of Science and Technology will contribute greatly to nurturing the requisite manpower needed to boosting industrialisation that will consequently impact Nigerian economy in line with the goal of the University.”
Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr Kolawole Jamodu, described the naming of the edifice after Ohiwerei as an honour well-deserved, saying his passion and contribution towards the advancement of education in Nigeria was commendable.
“Apart from being an accomplished businessman, director and one of the finest boardroom leaders in Nigeria, Felix Ohiwerei is also a solid Christian who is as passionate about his faith, as he is as passionate about education. And he has embraced both vocation,” he said.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund and Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi expressed profound appreciation to management and staff of Pan-Atlantic University for graciously accepting to name the edifice after the company’s former Managing Director.
While appreciating the school management, Ohiwerei, attributed all his life achievements to the divine blessings of God. He also appreciated the school management.
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