Members of the Standing Committee for Human Resources Development and Technology Affairs of the FDRE House of People’s Representatives, led by Dr. Negeri Lencho, conducted an official visit to Wollega University to carry out oversight, monitoring, and evaluation activities from 24-26 March 2026.
Upon arrival, the delegation was warmly received by the President of Wollega University, who expressed his appreciation for the visit. He noted that such high-level engagements had been infrequent in recent years due to security challenges in the area, but emphasized that the situation has significantly improved, enabling the resumption of regular institutional visits and strengthening collaboration with federal bodies.
The Committee highlighted that the primary purpose of their visit was to evaluate the university’s effective utilization of government resources, assess its adherence to institutional mandates, and review the progress of ongoing reform initiatives. They stressed that ensuring accountability, promoting transparency, and reinforcing public trust in higher education institutions remain central to their mission.
During their stay, the delegation examined detailed institutional performance reports and conducted on-site visits to key academic and operational facilities. These included the Institute of Health Sciences, specialized medical service units such as dialysis and cancer treatment centers, teaching and research laboratories, classrooms, libraries, poultry farms, as well as major infrastructure projects and university-operated production and service enterprises.
In addition, the Committee held extensive consultative discussions with academic staff, administrative personnel, and students. These interactive sessions provided a platform for participants to openly share their experiences, achievements, challenges, and pressing concerns. The dialogue reflected both the opportunities available to the university and the critical issues requiring attention.
In response, Dr. Negeri Lencho assured the university community that all concerns and recommendations raised during the discussions would be carefully documented and communicated to higher government authorities and relevant stakeholders. He reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to facilitating timely and appropriate interventions to support the university’s continued growth and development.