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Alumnus promises 200-room hostel to boost UNIPORT housing

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  • An alumnus and CEO of Lekki Gardens Group, Dr. Richard Nyong, pledged to build a 200-room hostel at the University of Port Harcourt.
  • Nyong, an alumnus of the university, made the promise during a lecture on leadership and giving back, aiming to address student accommodation shortages.
  • The construction of the hostel is set to begin immediately, symbolizing a commitment to supporting the university community.

Dr. Richard Nyong, CEO of Lekki Gardens Group and an alumnus of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), has pledged to construct a 200-room hostel to alleviate accommodation challenges for students.

I graduated from this university. I have been a good friend of the 9th Vice-Chancellor. I want to extend this friendship to the 10th Vice-Chancellor with a 200-room hostel for students.

— Dr Richard NyongNyong announced his pledge to build a 200-room hostel at the University of Port Harcourt.

Nyong announced his commitment during a keynote lecture at the "Close-Out Ceremony/Public Lecture and Book Launch" honoring the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill. He stated that the real estate firm would commence construction immediately, emphasizing his connection to the university and his desire to support its future leadership.

Speaking on "Leadership and Giving Back Purposefully: Two Sides of the Same Coin of Impact," Nyong highlighted giving back as a core leadership principle. He advised educators to focus on imparting quality knowledge and stressed that true leadership involves self-dedication and contributing to one's origins and values. "Whether you want to give back or you want to lead, the best thing and the first thing to do is to give yourself," he stated.

Leadership is giving yourself in a way that moves people from where they are today to a future that is more desirable. While, on the other hand, giving back meaningfully is looking back and looking out and finding ways to give of yourself and your resources to where you came from and the things that matter to you. In both leadership and giving back, one thing is consistent and constant. You give yourself.

— Dr Richard NyongNyong explained his philosophy on leadership and the importance of giving back during his keynote lecture.

The Chairman of the occasion, Justice Biobele Georgewill, praised his brother, the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, for his tenure. Prof. Owunari Georgewill expressed fulfillment, noting his vision for the university had been realized and thanked staff, partners, and donors for their support.

Whether you want to give back or you want to lead, the best thing and the first thing to do is to give yourself.

— Dr Richard NyongNyong emphasized the personal commitment required for both leadership and meaningful contribution.
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