Prioritise STEM Courses, FG Urges Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has urged tertiary institutions to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses to ensure the rapid development of the country.

Prioritise STEM Courses, FG Urges Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has urged tertiary institutions to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses to ensure the rapid development of the country.

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President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Zephaniah Jisalo, made this announcement at the Convocation ceremony of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State.

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The government emphasized the importance of STEM courses, offering scholarships, internships, graduate school admissions, and job opportunities to high-achieving STEM students. The aim is to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world that demands constant commitment to innovation, knowledge, and skills.

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, revealed that the university would be graduating a total of 2,738 students across various fields of study during the 6th and 7th convocation ceremonies.