- He emphasized the importance of universities in providing solutions to the various challenges.
- He praised FUPRE for its innovative work and assured continued support for education in the state.
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, urged Nigerian universities during a meeting on Tuesday to intensify their efforts in conducting impactful research and innovation.
He emphasized the importance of universities in providing solutions to the various challenges affecting the country. Governor Oborevwori made these remarks while hosting the Management of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Ugbomro, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, at the Government House in Asaba.
He praised FUPRE for its innovative work and assured continued support for education in the state as a key aspect of his MORE Agenda. The Governor stressed that universities need to focus on research that addresses specific challenges, particularly those within their respective host states.
He said: “As a university, you are doing very well, but one thing I must tell you today, is to encourage the university to continue to do more relevant research.
“You find out that universities these days don’t do enough research. When you research, you will be able to do more things, just like you said that you people helped to clean up a polluted village. This was done because you are doing relevant research.
“As a specialised institution, there is a lot to gain from the university. So, I encourage you to go into more relevant research.”
Governor Oborevwori remarked that Delta State, with its growing number of operational universities, is rapidly evolving into an educational hub within the nation. He assured that his administration remains committed to fostering the growth and advancement of education in the state.
“I believe in education, and, like I said few days ago, you may acquire everything on this earth, those things may go but education will remain with you till death.
“The best legacy you can give to your children is education. We want to encourage our children to focus on education. You can see that a lot of our children are always enrolling to go into these universities.
“What I have promised Deltans is that I will continue to support anything that will impact the state and education is one of them.
“You have made some requests about the road leading to the main gate of the university. The Commissioner for Works ( Rural and Riverine) would go and see how they can scope that road immediately.”
Earlier, Professor Rim-Rukeh, speaking on behalf of the university, extended congratulations to Governor Oborevwori for his electoral victory and subsequent confirmation by the judiciary.
He highlighted that the university was founded in 2007, admitting its inaugural batch of students in 2008, and has since witnessed a significant increase in student enrollment, surpassing 10,000.
The Vice-Chancellor also emphasized the establishment of numerous centers of excellence and the university’s substantial contributions to environmental reclamation and sustainability, particularly in the oil-polluted community of Obi-Ayagha in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.
He assured the Governor of the university’s unwavering dedication to excellence in research and innovation for national development, as well as its commitment to providing training to Niger Delta youths in various skills to enhance their employability.
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