My Dare Akogun
The three tiers of government in the country have been called upon to declare a state of emergency in education in order to rescue the sector from the brink.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, who made the call at the 37th and 38th Convocation Ceremonies of the University held at the University Main Auditorium Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, said the education sector, particularly higher education, has suffered avoidable setbacks in the recent past leading to brain drain.
He said institutions in the country need more hands to deliver on its mandates and funds for serious academic works, research and collaborations for desired outputs.
The VC, used the opportunity to advise graduands to critically think out of the box, be open-minded, and collaborate with others with a view to finding lasting solutions to complex issues, adding that the University has properly groomed them for this and expressed optimism that they would rise to the challenges.
