Executive secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Professor Sulieman Bogoro has tasked universities to engage in problem-solving research and build a knowledge-based economy to ensure global competitiveness.
Bogoro, who spoke as a guest lecturer at the Catholic Veritas University’s 9th convocation ceremony at the weekend, stressed the important roles of universities as leaders of research in every part of the world.
Speaking on the topic, “Forging partnerships in the triple helix model and drive for the institutionalisation of R&D for the sustainability of Nigeria’s knowledge economy,” Bogoro appreciated the fast growing rate of the university, enlisting their supports for the paradigm shift.
He said, “We cannot afford to lose our graduates to the different form of social vices that can be mitigated through R&D interventions. The quality of life of a typical Nigerian can be improved through quality nutrition and health services which only R&D outcomes can guarantee.
“Today investment in R&D is tomorrow’s sustainable revenue for the investing nation. We cannot afford to waste more time for reinventing the wheels when we can leverage on innovations across the globe to fast-track development. May I congratulate the graduating students on this feat achieved and also use this opportunity to invite them to join hands in developing Nigeria’s knowledge economy.
“The obvious reality is that nations across the world are closing borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic with underlying economic reasons. We must fix Nigeria by adding value to our natural resources for global competitiveness and a sustainable knowledge economy.”
“Going forward, it is inescapable for Nigeria, the expected emergence of National R&D Foundation which will represent Nigeria’s informed strategy for competitiveness in the global knowledge economy of the 21st century.”
Accordingly, he stressed the need…
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