UNILORIN receives upgraded Central Power Station

The University of Ilorin has taken possession of its newly upgraded Central Power Station.

The facility was handed over to the University last Wednesday (March 13, 2024) by the contractor, Mr Maruf Adekilekun, at the project site.

In his remarks, the Ag. Director of the Physical Planning Unit, University of Ilorin, Mr AbdulRahman Jimoh, urged the officials in-charge of the facility to maintain and protect it in the interest of the University.

Also speaking, the Deputy Director and Head of the Department of Electrical Unit, Works Department, University of Ilorin, Mr Adebayo Joseph, described the project as one of the most significant facilities  on the University campus.

Mr Joseph congratulated the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, for ensuring its completion as he also thanked the contractor for a good job.

While handing over the project to the University, the Contractor expressed his profound gratitude to the University for the opportunity given to his firm to execute the job as he called for more synergy between his firm and the University of Ilorin.