President Bola Tinubu has pledged the readiness of his administration to inject extra funding into all Nigerian universities to have the ability to compete with their colleagues from different larger establishments throughout the globe.
President Tinubu who additionally stated his administration was not oblivious of the predicaments within the Universities, assured that his administration was taking steps to decisively tackle these challenges.
Tinubu acknowledged this on Friday on the thirty fifth Convocation of Adeyemi College of Schooling in Ondo, Ondo State.
He famous that the paucity of funds to adequately deal with administrative issues was a common and perennial problem confronting most tertiary establishments.
Represented by the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Professor Adebayo Banire, the president assured Nigerians that Universities and different tertiary establishments have been factored into the plans of his administration for extra funding.
“There are healthful challenges of infrastructural decadence, scarcity of manpower and rising insecurity within the campuses, together with cult fraternities amongst college students and employees. We’re taking commensurate steps to deal with these challenges decisively.”
“My administration was confronted with a critical {economic} downturn at inception and steps have been taken to repair the economic system, which was not too palatable however the constructive outcomes of our efforts have gotten noticeable to Nigerians.
“Worthy of point out is also the trouble of my administration to be on the identical web page with the Workers-based Unions of Universities and test incessant industrial actions,” the President stated.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the College, Professor Samuel Akintunde disclosed {that a} complete of 18,556 graduating college students have been conferred with first levels whereas 6,269 others bagged the Nigerian Certificates in Schooling (NCE).
Akintunde additional acknowledged that 1,501 college students have been awarded Diploma in Pc Science.
“We’re pleased with you all, and hope that you’ll be excellent in your constructive endeavours as you contribute to the event of Nigeria within the varied corners of the nation you end up,” the VC stated.
Additionally, the Professional-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the College, Hajia Ganiyat Adeola Yusuf referred to as on the federal authorities to help the college in constructing important colleges for the increasing tutorial choices and accelerated launch of startup fund for the College.
“The transition from Adeyemi School of Schooling to Adeyemi Federal College of Schooling isn’t any small feat, and your assist is essential,” Hajia Yusuf charged the federal authorities.
Talking on the occasion, Ondo State governor, Hon. Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, assured that his authorities will proceed to prioritise training development and make lives simple for the citizenry.
Aiyedatiwa additional urged the establishment to not desist from “the essential position it’s enjoying within the improvement of our state and Nigeria at giant.”
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