Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has met with the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, in Abuja to explore partnerships in education, technology and renewable energy.
The meeting focused on the state government’s plan to sponsor 120 students for master’s degree programmes in science-related disciplines at Canadian universities as part of efforts to strengthen human capital development.
Governor Fintiri also sought the Canadian Government’s support in facilitating visas for the prospective beneficiaries.
Other areas of discussion included technical support for the Adamawa College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Gulak and potential Canadian investment in renewable energy, particularly solar power.
The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding opportunities in science and technology to promote innovation, job creation and sustainable development.
He was accompanied by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Garba Umar Pella, and the Director of the Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund.
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