President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday issued a stern warning to
vice chancellors and management of universities in the country against
mismanagement of universities’ resources.
He said his administration would not fold its arms and watch
unscrupulous elements mismanaged funds provided to revitalize the
university system.
Buhari said he is committed to the implementation of the
recommendations of report on the Needs Assessment in Nigeria
universities.
He expressed confidence the implementation would halt the rot in Nigeria university system.
Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu
Adamu, spoke at the installation of His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi
II, Sarkin Kano, as the Chancellor of the University of Benin.
The President said the implementation of the Needs Assessment would
not only permanently reverse the rot in Nigeria universities but place
the institutions on the path of international competitiveness.
He said, “This administration is committed to providing funding for
the revitalization of the university system and the entire education
sector. The Federal Ministry of Education is all ears to ensure that
wastages and leakages are blocked and perpetrators are brought to book.”
“We are committed to fighting corruption and all departures from
proper procedure in government business and in the university system.
The Federal Government is working very hard to change the fortunes of
our universities for the better.”
On his part, His Highness, Sanusi II promised to work to consolidate
on the ideas and vision of his predecessors in line with the goals of
the founding fathers.
The Sarkin Kano, who became the 9th Chancellor of the institution,
urged Nigerians to thank God for a successful election and the
prevailing peace in the country.
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