University City

UOG vice-chancellor, Professor Musawe Sinebare, says the proposed University City is a long term plan for them.

He revealed that land has already been acquired and the university and a master plan will soon be developed.

However, funding will be a hindrance but the VC said partnering with developmental partners and businesses tax credit scheme is an option available.

UOG Chancellor Joseph Sukwianomb said 365 hectares at Manifo have already been acquired to build the proposed University City. Manifo is 12km outside of Goroka Town in Eastern Highlands Province.

UOG is committed to building a university city  over  the next 20 years.

UOG Chancellor Joseph Sukwianomb explained that the city will provide for an alternative environment for a university to grow.

Sukwianomb said it will provide for the local community and the country a place where students and the people can be proud of.

The city will be built on a 365ha land at Menifo, about 20 minutes’ drive from Goroka and is expected to be developed to become a fully-fledged Agri-Business Training Facility for Small Medium Enterprises.