The Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Professor Abubakar Njodi, said yesterday that the federal government has committed N2.67 billion to enhance security in and around the university.
Njodi spoke at the university’s 23 combined convocation in Maiduguri.
He describeded the federal government’s gesture as a clear demonstration of firm commitment to its responsibility of protection of lives and property of members of the university community.
He said it would spur the university community into “greater services and sacrifices to the nation.”
Njodi lamented that insurgency had crippled the political, social and economic spheres of governance in the country.
He observed that its impact was enormous with devastating psychological implications in Borno.
He reiterated the commitment of the university to continue its normal academic activities in spite of the attacks on the institution.
He assured government of the university’s total commitment to promoting national development through quality manpower training and insightful research,” said Njodi.
On fuel exploration in the Lake Chad region, Njodi said in spite of the abduction of three and killing of six lecturers, the university would not relent to offer its services whenever the need arises.
He said: “the university would not be discouraged by what happened.
“We are ready to mobilize to the site to continue with the assignment anytime security agencies fortify the environment for smooth exploration activities.
“We consider the oil exploration in the Chad Basin area as an important national assignment and we are committed to its actualization, God willing,” he said.