02/04/2026
Mrs. Charity Kens Godwin visits Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Otueke
.. Advocates deeper Entrepreneurship collaboration
The Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entrepreneurship Development and Director-General of the Douye Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme, Hon. (Mrs.) Charity Kens Godwin, has paid a congratulatory visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Otuoke, Prof. Promise Mebine.
The meeting, held at the Vice-Chancellor’s office in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, served as a platform for meaningful engagement on advancing entrepreneurship development within the state.
During the visit, Hon. Godwin outlined key challenges confronting entrepreneurs and explored strategic areas of partnership between her office and the university. She also extended a formal invitation to Prof. Mebine to attend the upcoming certification ceremony for programme beneficiaries, who will be awarded certificates by the institution. The Vice-Chancellor warmly accepted the invitation and pledged his support.
Both leaders underscored the importance of robust collaboration between government and academic institutions in building capacity and fostering sustainable growth for budding entrepreneurs. Prof. Mebine reaffirmed the university’s readiness to partner with the programme in delivering quality training and credible certification that will empower participants to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.
He also commended the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, for his visionary commitment to empowering citizens through impactful skill development initiatives.
In her response, Hon. Godwin expressed gratitude for the warm reception and reiterated the administration’s resolve to equip beneficiaries with practical expertise and relevant knowledge. She emphasized that the programme is tailored to promote self-reliance, job creation, and long-term economic growth, noting that collaboration with the university will further enhance its effectiveness.
The visit represents a significant milestone in strengthening the synergy between government and academia, with a shared goal of driving entrepreneurship and sustainable development across Bayelsa State.
