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Government cannot fund universities in the country alone – Jonathan

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Nollywood-celebrates-Pres.-JonathanPresident Goodluck Jonathan has called on University authorities across the country to seek enhanced funding through partnership with relevant agencies, foreign donors and organizations, saying that government alone cannot fund universities in the country.

President Jonathan stated this at the weekend in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, at the 20th convocation ceremony and Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, FUAM.

The president who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Macjohn Monye said, “government alone cannot fully fund all the universities in the country. I urge the various universities to partner with foreign donors and also embark on activities that would enhance their funding.”