Yobe, An Emerging Hub of Science, Research – International Scientists
By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
A group of international scientists from renowned institutions on a Summer School training visit to Yobe state, have described the state as an emerging hub of Science and Research in Nigeria and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Mamman Mohammed, Director General, Media Affairs to the state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, and made available to journalists in Damaturu, the state capital.
He said the scholars came from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, South Africa, Algeria, Senegal and Ghana for the Summer School training.
They commended Governor Buni for establishing and supporting the Biomedical Training and Research center at the state University in Damaturu.
Dr. Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Director of the research center said the summer school training by accomplished scholars was the third since the establishment of the center.
“We had three workshops on Artificial intelligence, Malaria research and Brain disease research with 450 Medical Doctors, Scientists, Researchers and academicians from across Africa in attendance, and trained by seasoned professors,” Maina added.
In their separate remarks, Professors Sharon USA, Amadi South Africa, Sadiq Yusuf, Vice Chancellor Newgate University and Yaw Ghana, said Yobe state will soon be a science and research tourism hub because of the political will of Governor Buni in promoting science and research.
“I am assuring you that soon, people would be coming to Yobe state from all over the world because, Your Excellency the Governor has practically demonstrated science and neuro diplomacy that would attract scientists and researchers to your state” Prof. Amadi said.
The Vice Chancellor, Yobe state University, Prof. Mala Daura, expressed appreciation to the governor for the continuous support towards making the university a center of excellence.
On his part, Governor Buni pledged continuous support of government to the center towards becoming a center of excellence in research and training.
“Last year, l was at some renowned research institutes including Crick Research institute, York University, London school of Hygiene, and the University College London in the United Kingdom for partnership in research and training especially on kidney disease affecting some parts of the state.
“As your team is scheduled to visit Gashua one of the most affected areas, l urge you to deepen your research on the cause of the disease in the area.” Buni urged the schentists.
