The Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Prof Mala Mohammed Daura, has expressed the readiness of the University to support the Nigerian military in the fight against insurgency in the state and Northeast region.
Daura made the commitment on Tuesday when he received the Commander Logistics Base of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. EC Ineme on a familiaration visit in his office.
Information Officer, Office of Vice-Chancellor, Abdulmumin Kolo Gulani, in a statement made available to newsmen noted that Prof. Daura was confident that the University has expertises and manpower needed to assist the military in conducting research in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the state and the country.
The Vice-Chancellor said doors are always open for consultation that would aid the military and the University when the need arises.
On his part, the Commander Logistics Base of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. EC Ineme, said the visit was to synergise with the University and to cement the existing relationship between the institution and the Nigerian Army considering the proximity of the two institutions.
(NAN)
