Njodi assures UniMaid Study Centre of support, hails the institution’s strides
By Joshua Danmalam
Secretary to Gombe State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, has reassured the University of Maiduguri of his continued partnership for the development of education in Gombe State and Nigeria.
Njodi stated this on Tuesday, when he received Director, Distance Learning of the University of Maiduguri on a Courtesy visit in his office.
The SSG said though he is no longer directly involved with the institution, his doors would remain open to anyone from the University who may seek for assistance in advancing the progress of the institution.
Njodi who recalled with sense of commitment how the Gombe study centre of the University of Maiduguri started and has been waxing stronger, despite challenges, promised to stand by the management of the centre to succeed.
He said, “I am aware that the Centre is waxing stronger and Gombe study Centre is doing substantially well, because of insecurity, many people decided to engage in distance learning which is enhancing educational development.”
While appreciating the hard work of the management of Gombe Study Centre, which now attracts applications for admission beyond it’s catchment areas, the SSG said is commendable and worthy of support, adding that Gombe State Government is ready to assist the centre where possible.
Speaking earlier, Director of Distance Learning of the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Abdullahi Bala Alhassan, said they were in the SSG’s office to congratulate him on his well deserved appointment as the Secretary to the State Government and to keep the bond of friendship between them alive.
According to Alhassan, “Professor Njodi though not directly involved in the affairs of University of Maiduguri he remains a force to be reckoned with and a reference point for counsel, giving his wealth of experience and the high level professionalism he displayed back in his days as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri.”
The Director requested the SSG to be part of the Centre’s Programmes, in order to encourage them.
He also informed the SSG that they have just concluded admission for the next academic session and are about to matriculate the new entrants into the University calling on Gombe State indigene to take advantage of the Study Centre for their degree programs.
The director was accompanied by top management staff of the Distance Learning, while Muhammed A. Umar; Permanent secretary in the SSG’s office and Dr. Mu’azu Shehu, Director General, Research and Documentation, Government House Gombe, were amongst Government officials who received the visiting team.
Joshua Danmalam, Information Officer SSG’S office.
