Western Delta University Expands Offerings with Institute of Korean Studies

The Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State is diversifying its courses with the new announcement to establish the Institute of Korean Studies.

Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Augustine Ikelegbe disclosed this on Thursday during the conferment of the Honorary Doctorate degree on the South Korea Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Kim Young-Chae, which was held at the Embassy of Korea in Maitama Abuja.

Ikelegbe emphasised that the inclusion of Korean studies is the university’s commitment towards exploring potential collaborations in education, research, and cultural exchange with South Korea and promoting cultural understanding and awareness.

He further explained the choice of conferring the award on the diplomat, stating that it was an act of appreciation for the ambassador’s distinguished service and remarkable contributions to society.

“We are a private university established over 15 years ago. We have awarded thousands of degrees at different levels- undergraduate, and postgraduate. As a university, there are certain traditions. The doctoral degree is the highest degree that can be conferred by a university,” he said.

Present at the occasion were the visitor to the university, Chief James Ibori; former Akwa-Ibom state governor, Victor Attah; Pro-chancellor of the university, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae; House of Representatives member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu and others.