The Western Delta University (WDU), Oghara, says it has been giving out palliatives to some residents of Ethiope west local government area of Delta state, where it is based.
Otete Okobiah, vice-chancellor of the university,told journalists on Thursday that the lowest segments of the society were the beneficiaries.
She listed widows, orphans and elders in “dire straits” among those who have benefitted from the gesture.
Okobiah said WDU had also taken it upon itself to educate the public about the best possible hygienic and social distancing practices that would help keep individuals and families from being infected by the virus.
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She said the university is committed to the welfare of its host communities, adding that the institution will continue to do all in its power to aid the public until the pandemic is defeated.
Okobiah added that the social science WDU used to identify the downtrodden individuals and families to benefit from its charity, has been documented and will help the university’s students and lecturers in their research projects.
She also said WDU is also ready to make the knowledge available to the state and the federal governments whenever they have the need to reach out to the “dregs of the society”.
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Below are some of the beneficiaries of the palliatives:
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