Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that his
administration would continue to support private initiatives to create access
to university education in the state.
Speaking during the first founders' day ceremony of Pamo
University of Medical Sciences at Elelenwo, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of
Rivers State on Monday, Wike noted that investments in university education by
private individuals would always enjoy the support of the Rivers State
Government.
According to him, "The University requires the support of
every person. I have challenged every Rivers man and woman who has the capacity
to establish a university to do so, Rivers State Government will support such a
person.
"This is the first private University in Rivers State.
If Government does not support it, who
will support. I owe no apologies to
those who criticise our support for this private university."
He lauded Pamo University of Medical Sciences for creating
opportunities for Rivers children and other Nigerians to have access to medical
education.
"We have given our children scholarships for every
academic session . Not less than 100 of them. They are Rivers children. Giving
support means that you want the good of the people of Rivers State.
"If this University was not established, those of them who are lucky to study medicine
and other related courses would have found it difficult. It is good that this
University has been able to create access for our children to study medicine.
"For us as a Government, we will not look back. We will continue to support
this University," he said.
He announced that the Rivers State Government will support
the construction of two hostels in the institution.
Former Head of State of Nigeria and Chancellor of Pamo
University of Medical Sciences, General
Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) , said the university as the first dedicated to
medical education, is growing rapidly.
He thanked the Rivers State Governor for his contributions
to the growth of the institution,
through his unwavering support.
He also lauded the National Universities Commission for the
positive role it has played in developing universities in the country.
Bauchi State Governor,
Senator Bala Mohammed lauded Governor Wike for his commitment to the
overall infrastructural development of Rivers State.
He praised Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili for his investment in
education, especially setting up a
university that will groom qualified medical professionals for the country.
Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige endowed a prize for
anatomy, biochemistry and
physiology. He said the best student in
the mentioned area will be rewarded handsomely.
He urged students of the university to emulate Odili who has been hardworking and committed to serving humanity.
Pro-Chancellor of Pamo University of Medical Sciences and
Former Rivers State Governor, Odili, thanked Wike for the pomp and
ceremony he adds to all events of the institution.
He informed that all the students sponsored by the Rivers
State Government at the University, are
up to date in their payment of fees.
He said that establishing a private University is a service
to the society, because profits start
after more than 10years.
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