Speaker Guwor, Classmates Donate Learning Materials to DELSU, Set Renovation in Motion

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on Friday, 28 November 2025, revisited his alma mater, Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, alongside his former classmates from the 2005 Religious Studies graduating set.

The nostalgic homecoming saw the Speaker and his colleagues donate books, teaching aids, and other essential learning materials to the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, as well as announce a commitment to fund massive renovations of the department’s dilapidated lecture building.

The delegation was warmly received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Asagba, and senior officials of the university. After a brief tour of the department’s facilities, Speaker Guwor formally presented the donated items, which included hundreds of textbooks, digital learning kits, a projector, assorted stationery, and a public-address system.

Expressing gratitude to God for life and the opportunity to give back after 20 years, the Speaker said: “It is humbling to come back to the place that shaped our worldview two decades ago.”

He added that the donation represents a token of appreciation for the foundation they received as students and a renewed pledge by the class to continue supporting the next generation of scholars. Guwor noted that the gesture aligns with the state government’s commitment to promoting education in Delta State.

He stated: “This donation is expected to boost the department’s research output and improve the learning experience for current students, reinforcing Delta State’s broader agenda of ‘Renewed Hope for MORE’ through education and community empowerment.”

Guwor also commended the Vice-Chancellor and the university management for their efforts to raise academic standards, while offering special appreciation to his former project supervisor.

Class Coordinator, Mr. Bartholomew Akwalhigbe, reflected on the academic challenges of their undergraduate days and thanked God for how far they had come.
“When we were undergraduates, outdated textbooks and limited resources were a constant hurdle. Seeing our former classmate, now a Lecturer in the department, receive these books is truly gratifying,” he said.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Samuel Asagba praised the initiative, describing the department as “a beacon of inter-religious understanding and academic excellence.” He assured the alumni that the materials would be optimally utilized and encouraged further collaboration.

“We welcome this spirit of giving and look forward to more collaborative projects that benefit both the university and the wider Delta community,” Asagba added.

The visit concluded on a sentimental note, with the Speaker and his classmates interacting with former lecturers and posing for group photographs.