The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has called on Universities in the country to rise to the challenges of the 21st century.
Akeredolu particularly charged the Universities to be at the forefront of national development in this age of knowledge economy.
The Governor made this known at the 2nd and 3rd convocation ceremony of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo where Six graduated with first-class, 106 with second class upper division, 106 with second class lower division and 11 with third class division.
A total of 252 graduands were awarded first degrees during the convocation ceremony.
Akeredolu noted that the graduands from UNIMED will contribute towards filling some of the vacuums left behind by the exodus of an increasing number of health professionals to other countries presumably for greener pasture.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to the funding, resourcing and overall development of the university within the limit of the state’s resources.
The Governor called on all well-meaning sons and daughters of Ondo State and Nigerian as well as people of other nationalities and international development organisations to join hands with his government to support the growth and development of the institution, UNIMED.
The institution Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adesegun Fatusi said that the university has strategically positioned itself as the regional centre of excellence in Medical Rehabilitation, an area of significant human.
