BREAKING‼️ IMT COMMISSIONS TISSUE PAPER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, EXPANDS FRONTIERS OF INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE

The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, has taken a bold step toward strengthening innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial development with the official commissioning of its Tissue Paper Manufacturing Company.

The  project is one out of many  projects  the institution has launched in its commitment to integrating academic excellence with practical skills acquisition, while promoting local manufacturing and sustainable enterprise. It is expected to provide students with hands-on industrial experience, foster entrepreneurship, and contribute to economic growth through value-added production.

The commissioning ceremony was hosted by the Rector of IMT, Professor Gozie Ogbodo, alongside members of the institution's management team. The event attracted government officials, industry stakeholders, members of the academic community, and invited guests, all of whom gathered to witness the unveiling of the state-of-the-art tissue paper manufacturing facility.

The facility was officially commissioned by Dr. Samuel Ogbu-Nwobodo, who applauded IMT's visionary leadership in establishing a manufacturing enterprise that will not only enhance students' practical learning but also contribute to the industrial and economic development of Enugu State.

The Tissue Paper Manufacturing Company is designed to serve as both a commercial venture and a practical training hub, enabling students to acquire real-world production and entrepreneurial skills while positioning the institution as a center for innovation and self-sustaining enterprise.

The initiative aligns with the economic transformation agenda of Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, whose administration continues to prioritize industrialization, youth empowerment, innovation, and skills-driven education as critical pillars of sustainable development.

Following the commissioning, guests embarked on a guided tour of the production facility, where they witnessed firsthand the tissue paper manufacturing process and the operational capabilities of the factory. The demonstration showcased IMT's growing capacity to translate academic knowledge into practical solutions with tangible economic value.

The commissioning of the Tissue Paper Manufacturing Company underscores IMT's determination to remain at the forefront of technical education and innovation. It also reinforces the institution's role in producing graduates equipped not only with academic qualifications but also with the practical skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in today's evolving economy.

With this achievement, IMT has once again demonstrated that tertiary institutions can serve as catalysts for industrial growth, technological advancement, and sustainable economic development, setting a commendable example for higher education institutions across Nigeria.

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