The Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Onyemachi Maxwell Ogbulu has promised that the Abia State University Uturu, ABSU Cashew Nut Shell Extraction Plant will be commissioned soon following the successful installation and completion of the building housing the project.
Professor Ogbulu who gave the assurance during an inspection visit to the project site, commended the supervisor who is also the Head of Department, Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Professor Innocent C. Nnorom for his commitment to ensure speedy completion of the project adding that it will be of both economic and research benefit to the University.
Prof Nnorom & VC Prof Ogbulu
Earlier, Professor Innocent C. Nnnorom who thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his innovative spirit and support explained the workings of the plant which will extract cashew oil and other bi products for industrial and research uses.
Recall that the project which was vigorously supported by the present administration in collaboration with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is to promote research and industry.
