*UNIDEL Receives Financial Grant To Address Plastic Waste Management - Prof. Mbah*

The Deputy Vice Chancellor of University of Delta Agbor, Prof. Patricia Mbah has reiterated the University resolve to design, develop and implement an innovative and sustainable plastic waste management in the Institution.

Prof. Mbah made the disclosure while briefing the UNIDEL Media Team on the recent grant awarded to UNIDEL by the French Embassy in Nigeria.

She stated that the University's Governing Council, the Senate as well as the University Management were overwhelmed by the performance of the institution which made them among the six selected universities in Nigeria that got the grants based on well articulated proposals.

The DVC said the grants were part of the French Embassy's project on plastic waste management in Nigerian Campuses which was aimed at supporting young Nigeria researchers in developing innovative solutions for a healthier environment.

She noted that with the first tranche of the grant already sent to UNIDEL, attention is now focussed on the project in the University which is titled " Innovative approach to a Sustainable Plastic Management System in University of Delta Agbor."

She revealed that the project would address the pervasive issue of plastic waste management within UNIDEL and it's host communities by adopting a comprehensive and phased approach to recycling and re-purposing plastic waste.

Prof. Mbah while appreciating the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stella Chiemeke for her unwavering commitment and contributions towards the program, gave kudos to members of the plastic waste management, UNIDEL Research Team for their proactiveness.

The members according to her are Dr. Ejaita Okpako, Dr. ( Mrs.) Felicia Mormah, Dr.( Mrs.) Edith Okoh, Dr. Omoruiji Chiadika, Ms. Asikadi Ishioma , Engr. Odili Ashibidike and Engr. Juliet Chinenye Mbah.