*We Are Breaking New Grounds ln Technology - Prof. Obiazi.*

The Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Engr. Prof. Adagbonyin Moses Obiazi has said that University of Delta Agbor is breaking new grounds in multiple facets of technology and working assiduously to make the Faculty a pacesetter and trailblazer among Faculties of Engineering in Nigeria.

Prof. Obiazi made the assertion at the Faculty Maiden Seminar held at Owa Alero Campus.

He said the faculty has been provided with world class facilities and equipment for the engineering students with modern laboratories and workshops for practicals.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stella Chiemeke who was represented by Prof. Okafor Tochi commended the Faculty for organizing the seminar.

She noted that the theme" Responding to the Energy Supply Crisis in Nigeria, A Simplified Approach to Solar Power installation" was apt and enjoined the students to be more focused and do serious research in order to find a lasting solution to the problem of Energy in the Country.

Prof. Obiazi who presented the seminar took a cursory look at technical background on solar power system, major components/ installation of solar power system, merits and demerits of solar power system and application of solar power system.

He also examined the capacity of the installation and general load management options in order to have the best and most satisfactory service delivery which, he described as the ABC of solar power installation.

The Faculty also inaugurated the executive members of the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association ( NUESA), UNIDEL Branch.

Those Inaugurated were the President ,Okolie Dennis, Vice President ,Sunday Oghenephikparobo, Secretary, Nwogu Loveday, Assistant Secretary, Omordia Wisdom and Financial Secretary , Abere Onoto. Others are Treasurer ,Ndidi Vigour, PRO, Osasuyi Marvelous, Director of Socials, Onyeisi Ekene and Director of Welfare, Nnekwem Chisom.

Engineering students representative council( ESRC) was also inaugurated by the Dean, Prof.Obiazi .

Some of the notable dignitaries at the seminar included the Dean of Computing, Dr. Ejaita Okpako, the Director of IJMB Prof. Osabohien, Dean of Basic Medical Science, Prof. Alexander Naiho, Mr. Benedict Utalor and a host of others.