President buhari charges universities spend resources wisely
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President Buhari Charges Universities to Spend Resources Wisely
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged universities in Nigeria to spend their resources wisely and ensure that they are accountable for the funds allocated to them. The President made this call during a meeting with the Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities at the State House in Abuja.
According to a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President emphasized the need for universities to be prudent in their spending and to ensure that they are transparent in their financial dealings. He also urged the universities to prioritize the welfare of their staff and students, and to invest in research and development to drive innovation and economic growth.
The President also commended the universities for their contributions to the development of the country, particularly in the areas of research, innovation, and human capital development. He encouraged them to continue to play a leading role in shaping the country's future and to work closely with the government to achieve its development goals.
The meeting was attended by the Vice-Chancellors of all the federal universities in Nigeria, as well as representatives of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and other stakeholders in the education sector.
Key Quotes:
- "I want to charge you to be prudent in your spending, to be accountable for the funds allocated to you, and to prioritize the welfare of your staff and students."
- "I want to encourage you to continue to play a leading role in shaping the future of our country, and to work closely with the government to achieve our development goals."
- "I want to commend you for your contributions to the development of our country, particularly in the areas of research, innovation, and human capital development."
Background:
The meeting between President Buhari and the Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities was seen as an opportunity for the President to engage with the leaders of the country's higher education sector and to discuss ways in which they can work together to achieve the country's development goals. The meeting was also seen as a way for the President to demonstrate his commitment to the development of the country's education sector and to encourage the universities to continue to play a leading role in shaping the country's future.