Pen Resource University establishes African medicinal plants research centre
The Vice Chancellor of Pen Resource University Professor Yusuph Yahaya, says the varsity has established African medicinal plants research centre to boost well-being of residents.
Our correspondent reports that PRU is the first privately owned university in Gombe and the third in North-East region.
Yahaya who is a professor of Mathematics made this disclosure on Saturday during the matriculation ceremony of 334 students, explained that the centre would mitigate health challenges using African medicinal plant.
Periscope Nigeria reports that the centre is geared towards supporting natural medicine in a bid to maintain the well-being of community members and also attract investment.
According to him, aside solving health issues, the challenge would provide the needed health support to the university community.
He said, “In terms of research and community services we have also established the Centre for African Medicinal Plants Research. The research output of this centre will support our natural medicine and attract investors in this area. The centre for Entrepreneurship and Business Studies is also currently being established to support our students to develop the necessary capabilities to stand on their own.”
On his part, the Pro-Chancellor of the institution Dr Sani Jauro, explained that varsity is geared towards providing the needed development in Gombe, North-East and Nigeria in general.
“Today, we are matriculating a total of 334 students with 294 UTME (100 Level) students and 30 New Direct Entry while 10 students transferred to 200 Level, making the Direct Entry to be 40 students. The university now has a total population of 696 students,” he said.
