Tinubu Restates Commitment To Autonomy Of Tertiary Institutions

By Mathew Ayoola

President Bola Tinubu has restated his commitment to autonomy Of Tertiary Institutions towards ensuring the growth of the nation’s education sector in line with his renewed hope agenda in the area of education.

The President stated this during the 27th Convocation of the University of Abuja

President Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr Zaphaniah Bitrus Jisalo described education as the bedrock of national development pointing out that his administration would use education in combating poverty which is part of the present administration’s eight-point agenda.

“Quality education for all is a central target of the renewed hope agenda and the President is committed to hastening the delivery of quality education by implementing policies that would prioritize technological base learning resources, administration standards, and quality improvement ” He stated.

According to him, one of the key strategies proposed in the renewed hope agenda is financial autonomy for tertiary Institutions which will encourage Universities to source funds through grants and corporate sponsorship, promoting self-sustainability and reducing dependency on the Federal Government.

“By granting financial autonomy, institutions can effectively manage funds to enhance competitiveness, strive for excellence in education, and eradicate education disruptions caused by incessant strikes, and let me emphasize that this administration is resolute in its determination to reform the nation’s education sector” the President stressed.

President Tinubu commended the University of Abuja for its micro-financial and agricultural projects aimed at boosting the capacity of the Institution towards effective service delivery on education.

While calling for the support of all stakeholders in transforming the sector, President Tinubu advised the graduating students to be good ambassadors of the country and contribute their quota to national development.

“To our graduates, as we celebrate your achievements today, I urge each of you to leverage the knowledge and skills acquired during your academic journey by contributing positively to society and ensure a better future for yourself and the nation in general because you are the torch bearers of the future of Nigeria and we wait in great anticipation for your impact in your respective fields of endeavor,” the President said.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’allah said 7,034 students took part in the 27th convocation of the Institution which covered four years.

Highlights of the event were the presentation of honorary awards and goodwill messages by key stakeholders in the education sector.

Edited By Grace Namiji