By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Government wants Nigerians who studied abroad to return home after acquiring knowledge for the betterment of the country.
Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the maiden International Study Abroad Forum held at the Thomas Oritsejolomi Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
Represented by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abdulwaheed Adelabu said there was nothing bad for Nigerians to travel overseas to study, but the knowledge acquired should be at building their society.
Governor Makinde explained that Nigerians have consistently input to countries around the world’s gross domestic products,(GDPs), through education however urged education stakeholders in the country to provide a suitable environment for students while scholarships, and fellowships, among others, should be prioritized.
Commenting, Vice Chancellor, the University of Botswana, Professor David Norris stated that Africans should switch away from strengthening its challenges rather than embrace the quest for breeding solutions through globalizing education.
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