By Adesina Wahab

In a major boost to its infrastructure and learning environment, McPherson University on Monday, inaugurated a 300-bed male hostel alongside a 500- seater capacity lecture theatre, showing its drive toward improved student experience and academic delivery.

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Adegbaye Igbasan, expressed gratitude and a sense of fulfillment over the completion of the projects. He noted that the development was in response to the institution’s growing student population and the increasing demand for quality accommodation and modern learning spaces. According to him, the hostel is designed to promote discipline, comfort, and communal living, while the lecture theatre is equipped to enhance effective teaching and interactive learning.

The facilities were inaugurated by the Visitor to the University, who is also the General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev’d Dr. Sam Aboyeji, whose presence showed strong support of the church in the university’s development. The Vice-Chancellor commended his visionary leadership and continued commitment to advancing both the academic and spiritual mandate of the institution.

Speaking on the execution of the project, the Chairman of Caronc Engineering and Construction Ltd, Mr. Christopher Adebayo Alabi, disclosed that the hostel was developed under a Build-Operate-Transfer arrangement. He explained that the facility was carefully designed to provide a conducive living environment that supports students’ well-being and social development.

The university also acknowledged the contributions of donors, particularly the Parents’ Consultative Forum, which donated a 110-inch Smart Board to enhance teaching and learning in the lecture theatre. The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that such partnerships remain vital in positioning the university for greater impact and competitiveness.

Professor Igbasan, in his closing remarks, urged students to make responsible use of the new facilities as part of their preparation for leadership and service. The inauguration reflects McPherson University’s continued commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence.