Former president (olusegun obasanjo) calls for adequate funding for universities

Former President of Nigeria has called on the government to increase the funding of universities in the country.

He made this statement on Saturday during the maiden matriculation ceremony at Jigawa State University, Kafin-Hausa.

According to Obasanjo, adequate funding of universities was imperative in order to enhance research and teaching in them for the benefit of the nation Nigeria, adding that research and critical thinking are vital to the growth of universities in the country hence the need for adequate funding.

Obasanjo was inaugurated as pionner Chancellor of the university and urged students to be of good behavior and be dedicated to their studies. He advised universities in the country to offer courses that had direct relevance to the society. "It is imperative for the government to fund the universities to enable them stand on their own.

"Education is the instrument of molding the youth. It control restiveness and provides opportunities to the youth. "The future of any nation is dependent on the youth and the youth should make their impact felt by displaying their talents for the development of the society," he said.
On his position as Chancellor, Obasanjo promised to strive to take the school to another level. He said, "I want to promise that we will not be found wanting; we shall all march forward to achieve the goals of establishing the university in the state."
Also at the maiden matriculation ceremony was the state governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, who said his administration established the institution to expand access of indigenes of the state to university education. He pledged to support the university to enhance its operations.


NAN reports that about 774 students, all pioneers, were involved in the matriculation.

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