Tambuwal tasks scientists on productive research
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Tuesday advised scientists to intensify efforts on productive research to fast track sustainable health, economic and agricultural development in the country.
Gov. Tambuwal made the call at a symposium tagged:“Chemistry: A viable tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals’’ organised by the American Chemical Society of Nigeria (ACS).
The two-day exercise was jointly sponsored by the Sokoto State University (SSU), Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDU), Federal University, Birnin Kebbi and the Federal University, Gusau as well as the Kebbi state University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA), Alero.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Bashir Garba, said the nation has abundant resources, if accurately tapped to address its multiple challenges.
He said that Nigerians have high expectation from scientists through their activities to make life easier like in other nations.
The governor commended the organisation for its contributions to the social and economic development of the country, adding that chemistry education is critical to the improvement of skills and productivity.
“As a state government we are committed to raising standard and quality of education, we have demonstrated this by renovating and re-equipping facilities in schools,’’ Gov. Tambuwal said.
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Also speaking, the Vice Chancellor, Sokoto State University, Prof. Sani Dangoggo, said that the university has signed a memorandum of understanding with several institutions and research centres to enhance quality research.
On his part, the Chairman of American Chemical Society in Nigeria, Prof. Jacob Obaleye, thanked the state government for its support towards the successful hosting of the conference.
Obaleye noted that the society has contributed to national development, adding that its meritorious award is competitive because about 28 countries are members of the society and called on the students, corporate bodies, industries and individuals to join the society.
