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Nigeria Ranks Among Leading Democracies In Africa —buhari by ictjobber: 10:17am On Apr 05, 2019 |
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said that Nigeria now ranks among the leading democracies in Africa and in the Commonwealth 20 years after it began to experience uninterrupted democratic culture . President Buhari was the visitor at the final day of the 50 th convocation ceremonies of the University of Lagos , which also served as the convocation for the 2017/ 2018 academic session . The President was represented by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission , Prof . Rasheed Yakubu . “ With the 2019 general elections that had come and gone , we as a nation have once again reiterated our choice of democracy as the system of government by which we hope to imbibe an all - round development . “ Our administration is committed to ensuring that the sacredness of that choice is preserved . With this policy enunciated and every programme instituted , we shall ensure that our democratic culture takes firmer roots and legacies further consolidated . “ Let me reiterate that my administration will not waver in its commitment to following due process , preserving the sanctity of the rule of law, battling grand corruption , securing the lives and property of our people and rehabilitating or upgrading our critical infrastructure. “ We will continue to be unrelenting in enthroning hard work , honesty and place the welfare of our citizens above everything else . “ We must all join hands to take Nigeria to the next level of progress , ’’ President Buhari said . According to him , his administration will continue to encourage Nigerian universities to build closer and better relationships with the industrial sector . He said this would help to bridge the gap between theories and practicality with a view to addressing some of the most required needs of the nation . He added that his administration believed in the imperative of sound educational system for national development . “ We recognise the place of our intellectuals to undertake cutting edge researches that will address the challenges of development and contribute to making lives better. “ We acknowledge that our advancement as a nation will be driven by a robust human resource base . “ It should , therefore, be our collective determination to do our best to guarantee a peaceful and stable future for Nigerians through education . “ We shall continue to interface with the unions of universities in our bid to ensuring that we have a stable higher education sector that contributes to the nation ’ s global competitiveness , ’’ he said . While congratulating the graduating students , President Buhari charged them to make their impacts felt in matters of national development . “ As you make your ways into the world beyond this ivory tower, let me assure you of our administration ’ s commitment to ensuring that the skills and knowledge you have acquired are put to use and be productively engaged . “ While many of you will be gainfully employed in the public and private sectors , some of you may choose to explore the entrepreneurial route by founding and co - founding small and medium scale businesses. “ In a special way, the knowledge and competences you have developed in the course of acquiring Nigeria ’ s degrees , diplomas and certificates are to be applied to the noble course of national development , ’’ he said . Earlier , Chancellor of the university and the Shehu of Borno , Abubakar El - kanemi , said that the tertiary education sector in general and the university system in particular would enjoy renewed attention with the release of the graduands . “ Having said this , I must say that it is necessary for us to put in place, more support for policies , programmes and finances to keep the ivory towers at par with their counterparts globally. “ Many globally renowned feats by our faculties and students make a case for my appeal , ’ he said . Giving a break down , the Vice - Chancellor of the institution , Prof . Oluwatoyin Ogundipe , said that 5 , 405 postgraduate degrees consisting of 150 Ph. D holders , 4 , 771 Masters and 484 postgraduate diplomas would be awarded in various disciplines . The News Agency of Nigeria reports that four eminent personalities were conferred with Emeritus Professorship and honorary degrees in recognition of their roles in developing the country . The honorary doctorate awardees included : Mr. Jim Ovia , businessman and founder , Zenith Bank Plc ; Mr. Lateef Okunnu ; and Dr . Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries worldwide . In their acceptance speeches , Ovia emphasised the need for the private sector to join hands with the Federal Government in the funding of education in the country . He , however , called for the licensing of more private universities in order to enhance the academic standard of the country . Olukoya in his speech , emphasised the need to encourage the development of country ’ s youths on how to be self reliant after school . He also said that there was the need for the Federal Government to institute a compulsory course in universities on life after school . Olukoya said the course should encompass integrity , hard work , honesty and relationship . “ If students fail the course , they should not be allowed to graduate , ’’ he said . https://punchng.com/nigeria-ranks-among-leading-democracies-in-africa-buhari/ |
Re: Nigeria Ranks Among Leading Democracies In Africa —buhari by ALARAPE22(m): 11:41am On Apr 05, 2019 |
Well done sir..... Make I no talk say Baba need water. someone should serve Baba water please. |
Re: Nigeria Ranks Among Leading Democracies In Africa —buhari by ictjobber: 6:16pm On Apr 05, 2019 |
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