As part of measures to address medical tourism in Nigeria, the Lagos State government is set to establish a new University of Medical Sciences next year.
The state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this on Thursday at the 60th anniversary celebration and Sixth Alumni Public Lecture of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos themed: ‘The Nigerian Power Industry: Past, Present and Future,’ which held at the institution’s campus in Lagos.
Stating that his administration established two state-owned universities, Lagos State University of Technology and University of Education, during his first term, the governor said the new university will increase the number of the state-owned universities to four.
Sanwo-Olu said his administration will continue to ensure tertiary education in the state remains relevant and take its pride of place through innovative ideas and practical knowledge for students to compete favourably with their counterparts globally.
The governor, who was the Chairman at the event, which featured the relaunch of the development fund for the Faculty of Engineering, said the faculty had become a beacon of theoretical excellence and it should be supported to produce future engineers.
He charged different public and private organisations, particularly government officials, to contribute towards the growth and development of their alma mata and hold the hands of students for on-the-spot practical work on sites.
Speaking earlier, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, called for support for the coming generation of engineers by urging the alumni to donate towards the redevelopment and regeneration of the Faculty of Engineering.
In her address, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, who stressed the need for alumni support for the growth of the institution, further called on alumni to continue to collaborate with the university in the training of engineers.
The Chairman, UNILAG Faculty of Engineering Alumni Association, Engr Dideolu Falobi, who was represented by his vice, Engr. Yetunde Holloway, said the faculty had over the years nurtured scholars and produced exceptional minds.
Also speaking, the Dean Faculty of Engineering, UNILAG, Prof. Samson Adeosun, urged the alumni to continue to support in shaping the future of engineering education as they looked forward to emerging technology to foster sustainable solutions and cultivate global partnerships.
