On the 11th of July, 2022, Bishop David Oyedopo made a working visit to Margaret Lawrence University, Galilee, Delta State, where he was honourably received and shown around by the proprietor, Mr Paul Odili. During his visit Bishop Oyedepo emphasised that everything that borders on human development has a special place in his heart; saying that there was no way he could miss out on being at the newly licenced university, especially as its proprietor is one of his sons in the LORD.

Below are some pictures from the visit.

12th of May, 2022 was a great day for Margaret Lawrence University, Galilee, Delta State, as the National Universities Commission NUC, awarded the university a Provisional Licence to commence operations as a Private University in Nigeria. This was alongside eleven other private universities: Pen Resource University, Gombe; Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno State; Margaret Lawrence University Galilee, Delta State; Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano, Kano State; Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta state; Bab Ahmed University, Kano, Kano State; Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto, Sokoto State; Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State; Peter University, Achina/Onneh, Anambra State; Newgate University, Minna, Niger State, European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, Abuja, FCT and Northwest University, Sokoto, Sokoto State.

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu made the presentations during the occasion, noting the need to establish more private universities in the country. The Executive Secreatary of the NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, stressed that the newly licenced universities should ensure they don’t sacrifice quality services while pursuing monetary gains.

The picture above, from right to left shows Mrs Rosemary Odili, BOT Member, Margaret Lawrence University MLU, Mr Paul Odili, Proprietor, MLU, The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Chief Mrs Margaret Odili, mother of the Proprietor, The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, and Mr Vincent Azike, BOT Member, MLU, during the licence awarding.

18th of August, 2021, was remarkable for the proposed Margaret Lawrence University, Galilee, Delta State, as the National University Commission (NUC) made their second visit to the university. The visit, like the first, forms part of the process towards giving the university the certifications to commence operations as a private university. The university promoter, Mr Paul Odili, was also on ground, as the university’s technical team showed the NUC officials around the nearly readied facilities – Laboratories, classrooms, offices, students’ accommodation, library, etc., were all being equipped with high standard equipment and materials. The NUC officials admitted it will be one great university, following what they could already see.

Mr Paul Odili promised the officials that all the recommendations they made regarding some facilities will be promptly attended to, with precision. Later that day, he led the team on a courtesy visit to the Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.

Below are some pictures from the visit:

On the 10th of February, 2021, the National University Commission (NUC) visited the proposed Margaret Lawrence University, Galilee, Delta State, Nigeria. After a guided tour around the facilities on ground, led by the proposed university promoter, Mr Paul Odili, the NUC officials admitted that the facilities they met were already more than some universities had at their kick-off. However, they pointed out technical areas that needed to be attended to, in readying for their next visit.

This visit is part of the steps towards awarding certifications for operations to a proposed university.

Below are some pictures from the visit:

 

On a regular basis, construction is on-going in the proposed university site in Galilee, along Owerre-Olubor road, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. Galilee is surrounded by five communities namely Otolokpo, Akumazi, Owerre-Olubor, Ani-Nwachokor and Obior in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.

As at 7th July 2019, several structures have been completed for the proposed Secondary School and University.

Below are some pictures showing the progress.














Below are pictures showing the developmental state of Galilee and Margaret Lawrence University as at 10th of July 2019.

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

State of Progress of Galilee Development

 

Fountain of Joy and Comfort Foundation visited Galilee on the 27th of January 2017.

See pictures of the development below:




Galilee (The City of the Lord) is positioning to have the Headquarter of Fountain of Joy and Comfort Foundation.

There, the Foundation will establish offices and activities to further in its programs aimed at contributing towards the actualisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Galilee is a massive project being executed by Paulo Homes Limited. It is located in Ute-Ogbeje, Delta State and it is purposed to be a university with newness in many interesting ways, having all features of a university and more, as the Lord gives wisdom and grace. Already existing there are the structures meant to serve as hospital, administrative block, hostels, church, etc. and below are just a few of the pictures of the ongoing projects.