China has provided 25 desktop computers and other electronic devices to support civil engineering students at the University of Juba. The donation, facilitated by the Chinese National Petroleum Company, aims to enhance learning opportunities for science students at the university.

The handover ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, was attended by key university officials including the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Mayom Deng, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Professor Isaac, and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Professor Justo, along with engineering students.

Ambassador Ma Qing, speaking to journalists during the event, announced the donation, emphasizing the ongoing support from the Chinese government.

“Today, the CPC [Communist Party of China] officials donated a batch of computers and other electronic devices to the university, building upon previous assistance in constructing the university computer center,” he stated. Additionally, he revealed plans for future support, mentioning the forthcoming donation of a solar tower to be installed at the China Harbor Center within the university.

Juan Beatrice, a civil engineering student at the University of Juba, expressed gratitude for the donation of 25 computers, emphasizing their potential to enhance skills in artificial intelligence. “This is a significant achievement for our university and our learning,” she remarked.

She added, “We truly appreciate the generosity in providing these computers, which we know will greatly assist us in advancing our understanding and utilization of Artificial Intelligence. We are thankful that this support has come to the University of Juba.”

Jafar Akech, a first-year engineering student at the University of Juba, commended the Chinese government for their assistance, noting that some students within their departments lack personal computers. “We, the engineering students of the University of Juba, are grateful to the China National Petroleum Corporation for this donation,” he affirmed. “There are fellow students who are in need of computers, and we appreciate CNPC for providing them to us.”

In response, University of Juba Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Mayom Deng, urged the Chinese government to continue supporting the university. “We are thankful to China for their generous donation,” he stated. “We hope that this is just the beginning of a continued partnership and support from China for the University of Juba.”