The Odengene Foundation has handed over a 58-en-suite-room hostel to Godfrey Okoye University at its permanent site in Ugwuomu, Emene Nike, Enugu State.
The magnificent edifice, built and fully funded by Odengene Foundation, was dedicated by the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Calistus Onaga, who lauded the gesture as a remarkable act of selfless service. “This is a sacrifice worthy of emulation,” Bishop Onaga declared while blessing the building. “We pray that this hostel brings eternal joy to Captain Evarest Odengene in God’s kingdom, and that everyone, students and teachers, who passes through these rooms will be richly blessed.”
The facility, with 58 en-suite rooms, now stands as one of the largest hostels on campus, designed to alleviate accommodation challenges and improve learning conditions for students. Founder of the Odengene Foundation and CEO of Odengene Air Shuttle (OAS), Capt. Evarest Nnaji, popularly known as Odengene, said the hostel was one of his ways of giving back to society and expressing gratitude to God for His numerous blessings.
“I believe that I should not do it to be known,” he told the gathering. “If I do this and get honoured, then I am no longer doing it for God but for myself. My joy is to touch lives quietly, to give back, and to support education in whatever way I can.”
Capt. Nnaji urged the students to make good use of the facility by focusing on their studies. He further announced that his Foundation would continue to offer scholarships to deserving students in need. “This is not a one-off project,” he assured. “Through the Foundation, we are ready to take up more projects in the school. We are here to help you achieve your goals in life.” He also commended the engineers and construction team for what he described as “a quality job delivered in record time.”
