President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday tasked Nigerian universities to come up with a cure for the coronavirus.
Represented by Mr John Mairafi, a Director with the National Universities Commission, Buhari gave the charge in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti, at the fifth and sixth convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti.
He charged scholars in universities to engage in a global search for both pharmaceutical and non -pharmaceutical solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I want to challenge Nigerian universities generally and the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti in particular to contribute to the national transformation.
“This has become pertinent at a time like this when humanity has been confronted with a lot of troubling issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
“My administration will continue to welcome constructive criticisms from all Nigerians on how to address our country’s various challenges,” he said.
Buhari assured the graduands that his administration would continue to support the university system through improved funding and the development of infrastructure.
While congratulating them, he said that his administration would continue to invest more resources in job creation and entrepreneurship development.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the institution’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Dr Muhammed Yahuza, commended the Vice Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Fasina, for his tireless efforts towards the growth and development of the institution.
