Aminu Masari, a former governor of Katsina State, has urged Nigerian universities to make use of their local resources to gain a competitive edge in the education sector.
He delivered the convocation lecture on Saturday at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, celebrating its 35th year and 50th anniversary.
However, every university must take into account its surroundings, make use of its unique resources, and create a competitive advantage. Former House of Representatives Speaker Masari, who is a former member of the House of Representatives, said, “That is your charge for the next 50 years.”
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Universities are essential to nation-building, according to Masari, who is also the chairman of the TETFund’s board.
He urged UNIPORT to look beyond oil and consider the numerous opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea, saying that this was a requirement if it was to continue to be at the forefront of national transformation.
Your future should be bolder, according to Masari. Beyond oil and gas, you must look. Establish a marine and coastal studies institute to make the most of the Gulf of Guinea’s numerous opportunities.
Create a school of technology and energy policy that can guide Nigeria’s transition to clean energy. These are not merely aspirations. If you want to be at the forefront of national transformation, they must be done.
Source: Channels TV
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