Education: Yobe Governor Seeks Partnership With 3 UK Universities

Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, yesterday arrived in the United Kingdom to explore and exploit areas of partnership towards improving education in his state.

Governor Buni will be having critical discussions with three renowned Universities, including University of Sussex, University of York and Crick Institute.

According to a statement by director-general, Press and Media Affairs, to the governor, Mamman Mohammed, the visit is expected to attract educational support to institutions in the state.

It would be recalled that some of the institutions had in the past supported the Yobe State University with equipment and pledged to establish a research center at the University.

The governor would also take advantage of the visit to explore other areas of support to the ongoing reforms in education through the emergency declared on the sector.

The visit to these institutions is expected to facilitate the state government’s drive to improve education in Yobe State.