Association says new building will end transcript delays and serve graduates worldwide
By Henry IHIMEKPEN
The Worldwide President of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Alumni Association, Dr. Clifford Omozeghian, has launched a global appeal for funds to complete the association’s multi-million-naira Examination and Records Building Project.
Speaking during an interactive session with members of the association in Canada, Omozeghian described the initiative as a critical investment in the university’s future and the welfare of alumni worldwide. The project has reached the decking stage.
He said the completed centre would revolutionise the management of academic records, speed up the processing of transcripts and certificates, and provide lasting institutional support for generations of graduates.
The appeal comes as many Nigerian universities continue to grapple with delays in issuing transcripts, verifying credentials and maintaining efficient records systems — challenges that have affected graduates seeking admission abroad, employment and professional certification.
“The project has come this far because of the commitment of our members. However, we need every graduate of Ambrose Alli University to play a role in bringing this vision to reality.”
– Dr. Clifford Omozeghian, AAU Alumni Worldwide President
Omozeghian said although the facility will be handed over to AAU, Ekpoma, its greatest beneficiaries will be alumni who depend on timely access to academic records for career advancement and academic pursuits across the world.
He noted that the project represents more than a physical structure. “It is a legacy that would improve administrative efficiency, modernise records management and strengthen service delivery within the university,” he said.
To encourage participation, the alumni president announced that every donor, irrespective of amount, will have their name permanently inscribed in the building’s Hall of Fame.
He unveiled four donation categories:
Diamond: ₦101 million and above
Gold: ₦51 million – ₦100 million
Silver: ₦1 million – ₦50 million
Bronze: ₦100,000 – ₦999,999
Omozeghian reminded graduates that every holder of an AAU qualification — PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, PGD, Diploma and Honorary Doctorate — is automatically a member of the Alumni Association and has a responsibility to contribute to the institution’s development.
He urged members in Nigeria and the diaspora to channel donations into the association’s dedicated project account with Zenith Bank and submit proof of payment for documentation.
The alumni leader also commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his commitment to repositioning AAU and restoring the vision of its founder, the late Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli.
According to him, the governor’s interventions as Visitor have renewed confidence among alumni and stakeholders that the institution is on the path to sustained revitalisation.
To demonstrate progress, Omozeghian released photographs of the ongoing construction and expressed confidence that with stronger global support, the Examination and Records Building would soon be completed and handed over to the university.
Founded in 1981 as Bendel State University and later renamed after Prof. Ambrose Alli, the institution has produced tens of thousands of graduates serving in public service, academia, business, medicine, law and other professions worldwide.
The proposed Examination and Records Centre is expected to strengthen the university’s administrative capacity by providing a modern facility for secure document management, faster verification of credentials and more efficient service delivery to alumni at home and abroad.
