UNICAL commences construction of new lecture halls

The University of Calabar has commenced massive construction and rehabilitation work on the lectures halls on campus with a view to create more learning classrooms for students.

The construction work is ongoing in PAV1, PAV2 and PAV3 respectively. The old structures are been demolished for the construction of better classrooms for students' comfort.

While inspecting the work, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, said that the objective of the construction of the massive classrooms was to create more spaces for the students to attend their lectures conveniently.

According to the VC, one of the major challenges faced by students of the institution was that of comfortable classrooms, hence the management's decision to embark on the construction of more classrooms to accommodate the students.

She disclosed that the new design for the lecture halls, which will come in storey buildings, will have students convenience, office spaces and relaxation spots for the students.

"The objective of this construction work is to provide more conducive lectures rooms for our students," she said.

After successfully completing the renovation work on the hostels that were destroyed during the #EndSars protest in 2020, the University Management under the leadership of Prof. Obi, is taking infrastructure development in the University by phases.

The VC urged the architect on site, Jerry Emmanuel, to ensure a speedy completion of the project.

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