University of Bahr-el-Ghazal gets laboratory equipment
The Stam Power organization has donated laboratory equipment to the University of Bahr el-Ghazal for five labs to improve students’ capacity in learning.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Executive Director of Stam Power Organization, Mou Deng Ring said the donation was to prove the organization’s commitment to boosting education in the country.
“What we are here today is to hand over lab equipment because we believe that science education should be back to its place in order for students in the country to be able to increase their knowledge in the various labs,” Ring said.
He said the equipment is for five laboratories within the University of Bahr el-Ghazal campus.
“Today we are handing over equipment of five labs; which include computer labs, electronic biology, chemistry, and physics,” Mou said.
Prof. Victor Loku, Vice Chancellor of the University of Bahr el Ghazal, expressed gratitude to the organization and the Ministry of Education for the donation.
He said it was a step towards raising the country’s science education standards.
Prof. Loku said the university now has good laboratory facilities to help students conduct their research within the campus.
“We are grateful that the equipment we received today will help students, particularly scientific students, improve their understanding. We appreciate the university’s selection by the organization and the Ministry of Education,” he said.
“Those who sympathize with this university are much appreciated. This is the first grant this university has received in nearly two decades. There are wonderful facilities, and we’re hoping to work together and usher in a new age,” Prof. Loku added.
When asked whether the equipment is enough, Loku said although it was not significant, the beginning of anything is always starts small.
“For us, the beginning, if it is small, is the one that enhances the biggest amount. With that, it is a tremendous thing that will produce more, and we hope that it will enable us to entice other donors to add more,” he stated.
“We received 30 computers, plus additional equipment for the five labs, which are rather more.”
“The beginning, even if it is modest, is the one that increases the larger quantity for us,” he stressed.
Dr. Peter Atem Deng, the University of Bahr el Ghazal’s Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs said the donation came at right time when the university needed such equipment for the various labs.
He said they were delighted to receive the equipment for five laboratories at the University of Bahr el Ghazal, where students would be happy to use it.
“We appreciate you for choosing our institution as one of the recipients of this equipment, both as a firm and as the Minister of General Education,” Dr. Deng stressed.
