Over N80b Expended On Ebonyi Medical Science Varsity, says Umahi

Ebonyi Government Seeks Take-Off Fund from TETFund

During the visit, the former governor formally requested a take-off fund for the newly established university.

According to him, the state has already committed huge financial resources to the project.

“We are soliciting for take-off fund. That university; we have sunk over ₦80 billion in it. If it is done by any other agency, I am sure that ₦150 billion cannot do it. I am not boasting about that,” he said.

Umahi Congratulates TETFund Executive Secretary

Governor Umahi explained that part of the purpose of the visit was to congratulate Arc. Sonny Echono on his appointment as the Executive Secretary of TETFund.

He described Echono’s appointment as well-deserved, based on his past contributions to public service.

“I am here to congratulate my brother for the promotion based on the job he has done for the country and to thank him for the exemplary public service.”

Umahi Commends Echono’s Responsiveness to the Public

The former governor also praised the TETFund boss for his accessibility and commitment to public service, noting that ordinary Nigerians deserve timely responses from public officials.

“Whenever you call him, he picks and it is not because I am governor. The ordinary people are passing through a lot of challenges and if they can’t get, at least, they should get hope.

“And the only way they can get hope is when you respond to them because you are answerable to them.”

Call for Faster Project Execution Amid Rising Costs

Umahi further urged the TETFund Executive Secretary to fast-track projects due to the constant rise in the prices of construction materials across the country.

“I said to him to do everything he can to fast-track projects because of the issue of prices in the market and he has started to address that and I am very happy about that.

“Having worked in the Ministry of Works, I know it is top priority for him. There is no price that is constant in this country over a period of 60 days. Since he has started, it means we will definitely succeed.”

Appreciation for Intervention in New Federal Universities

The former governor also thanked the TETFund leadership for its intervention in the newly established federal universities, including the one located in Ebonyi State.

He disclosed that the President graciously named the institution after him.

“I am also here to thank him for the work he is doing in the new seven universities, one of which is in my state.
The President graciously named the university after me. I am here to say thank you to him. We also have interventions for the university.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much has been spent on King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu?

According to former Governor David Umahi, over ₦80 billion has been expended on the establishment of King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State.

Where is King David University of Medical Sciences located?

The university is located in Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Why did Governor Umahi visit TETFund?

Governor Umahi visited the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, to:

congratulate him on his appointment, and
request a take-off fund for King David University of Medical Sciences.

What is a take-off fund?

A take-off fund is a special financial support provided to a newly established institution to help it begin operations, including infrastructure development, academic facilities and administrative setup.

Is King David University of Medical Sciences among the new federal universities?

Yes.
King David University of Medical Sciences is among the newly established universities receiving interventions, and it is one of the institutions located in Ebonyi State.