A former Executive Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Professor Maiwalima Mohammed Sani Haruna said the student Loan Bill signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will facilitate equal access to Education by Nigerian youths.
He said the President’s decision was timely to enable the youths to learn without constraints.
But he also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to place priority on homegrown technology. He said only technology can ensure sustainable industrial development contained in Tinubu’s Renew Hope Agenda.
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Haruna spoke in Keffi at the grand reception in his honour by the Coalition of Youth Groups in Nasarawa State.
He said: “Let me use this opportunity to commend President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR for signing the Students Loan Bill to facilitate quality affordable education towards poverty eradication and equal opportunities for the youth.
“This demonstrates Mr President’s love for the youth and understanding of the role of education in nation-building.”
Haruna pleaded with the President to place a premium on homegrown technology to hasten the nation’s industrial development.
He added: “The determination of His Excellency, Mr. President to populate his cabinet with competent professionals with proven track records is undoubtedly a renewal of hope for the nation.
“I urge Jagaban to prioritize the implementation of home-grown Science, Technology and Innovation as well as capacity and skill acquisition and development. This is the only way for sustainable industrial development contained in his Renew Hope Agenda.”
He, however, urged political leaders in Nasarawa State to work for peace and stability in the state.
He said: “May I remind the political leaders of Nasarawa State to fear God and remember the day of reckoning, the day of accountability before Allah.
(Tribune)
