Security: Uniben to install 1000 CCTV on Campus, sign MOU with Bionomics

Security: Uniben to install 1000 CCTV on Campus, sign MOU with Bionomics 

Francis Tayor

In an effort to beefing up security in its campuses, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) and Bionomics Nigeria Limited on Tuesday signed a Memoradum of Understanding (MOU) for the provision of the 1000 CCTV camera in the main Campus, Ugbowu and the Ekhuaun Campus.

The agreement will run for 15 years and will also see Bionomics build a facility in the school to monitor the footages from the cameras for security purposes.

The company will also maintain the CCTV and will be given the sole right for advertising on the school campuses for the duration of the agreement.

Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Lilian Salami, who described the event as historic, said the CCTV would help to curb vices in the school.

She noted that the agreement would be a win-win situation for the school and the company.

She added: “This MOU is an agreement I am excited about . The 1000 CCTV will enhance security on the campus and curb crime and vices. The world is dynamics and the CCTV will help us monitor activities on Campus.

“The advertisement is good for Bionomics because the student population presents a good market. For UNIBEN, we will also benefit the proceeds from the adverts as stipulated in the MOU. History is being made here today and I hope that when the agreement come to fruition we will begin to reap the benefits.”

The VC commended the company for finding the school worthy of the arrangement, noting that all hands would be on deck to ensure it success.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bionomics, Onyedika Ugochukwu said that survey for the job would begin immediately to ensure that 100 CCTV are in operation in the six months time.

He also thanked the VC for giving his fi the opportunity to work with the school, assuring that all the terms of agreement in the MOU would be adhered to.