The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President
Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, vowed that his administration is committed to
ensuring that Nigeria remains one indivisible country no matter the challenges
facing his government.
President Buhari made this known while addressing
stakeholders of the south east zone during the 6th convocation ceremony of the
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, FUNAI, that took place at the
Nnamdi Azikiwe convocation arena, Abakaliki capital of Ebonyi State.
He stated that: “This underscores our emphasis on the
digital economy which led to the launch of e-Naria and similar processes. I enjoin
Nigerians especially the academia to remain focused on the cardinal objective
of the university on Teaching and research.
“I assure you that the federal government will support
research efforts geared towards addressing local and national challenges. My
government is building bridges of partnership and friendship with foreign
governments in all areas with a view to accelerating our national development.”
President Buhari, who was represented by Prof. Chinedu
Nwajuba, a member of the NUC and former Vice-Chancellor of FUNAI, added that
his administration is winning the war against terrorism and banditry among
other criminal activities in the country.
“In a similar manner, I urge Nigerian universities to take
advantage of the goodwill our nation has with the foreign governments and
investors due to the sincerity of this government to partner with foreign
universities in strategic areas.
“Nigeria is the only country we have, in respect of our
ethnics, religious and cultural differences. My government will continue to do
the needful to ensure that the country remains one. We are also winning the war
against terrorism, banditry and all other forms of criminal activities.
“Our government will continue to ensure that citizens remain
safe and their livelihood secured in every part of the country.
“Students should be committed to their studies and not be
distracted, while lectures should not only teach but guide the students properly,”
he stressed.
Earlier in a remark, the Chancellor of the varsity, HRH, Oba
Michael Aremu Adedotun, said the economic development of the nation depends on
the quality and quantity of functional knowledge and sellable skills at the
disposal of the citizens as well as the quality of research from the
universities.
He noted that the quality of teaching and research of
lectures in the university meets global best practices at all times.
Also, the Pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing
council, Emeritus Prof. Nimi Briggs commended the management of the varsity for
their decision to stick to enduring values and timeless principles of
responsibility, which according to him, has contributed to the great success of
the varsity.
However, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, said much
is still needed to be done especially as regards faculty buildings, office
blocks, lecture halls/theatre, students’ hostel accommodation and staff
quarters.
He called on the federal government to assist the university
to upgrade in all ramifications.
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