Yobe to revive tertiary institutions

Yobe State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Mohammed Munkaila, has said that his ministry would soon unfold plans on the implementation of measures to revive tertiary institutions in the state.

Governor Mai Mala Buni has recently declared a state of emergency on education in the state.

Munkaila noted that on assumption of office, he mandated all heads of tertiary institutions to articulate their plans and prioritized needs and submit to his office.

He said after a review of the proposals the ministry would table them for approval and subsequent implementation.

In a statement in Damaturu the commissioner further said that government was working to provide the new ministry with technical directors and other supporting staff to discharge its mandate.

“My vision is aimed at transforming our tertiary institutions to produce not only employable graduates at all levels but self-reliant graduates equipped with skills in order to reduce over dependence on government’s job” he added.

Munkaila said that the ministry would undertake needs assessment visit to all higher institutions of learning so that a robust academic plan would be provided for the institutions to improve their teaching, learning and research.

The Commissioner also said the ministry would encourage the state university to introduce more professional courses and allied medical courses.

He said all the institutions must, henceforth, adhere to rules governing the promotion of their staff.