The Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila has called on administrators of public universities in Nigeria to explore ways of expanding their global reach and attracting international students.
He made the call while delivering a keynote address at the maiden edition of the Osun State University Annual Lecture in Osogbo.
Delivering the keynote address titled: Interrogating Funding of Education: Global versus Nigerian Perspectives”, Gbajabiamila emphasized the need to revamp university curricula, modernize teaching methods, improve access to technology, and provide decent accommodation for students.
He also stressed the importance of ethical governance within institutions, calling for zero tolerance to misconduct .
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The event also had in attendance, the Governor of Osun State Ademola Adeleke who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting quality education and creating an enabling environment for academic excellence.
He added that academia and private sector must collaborate to create a robust ecosystem for innovation, research commercialisation and economic growth to boost job creation.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
