The Vice President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has called on universities and other post-secondary schools across the nation to focus more on research and turning it into marketable products, similar to what is practiced by educational establishments in advanced countries.
Senator Barau issued the statement upon receiving the leadership of the Northwest University, Kano—headed by Vice Chancellor Professor Amina Salihi Bayero—at the National Assembly in Abuja.
According to a declaration from Ismail Mudashir, the Special Advisor for Media and Public Relations, he called upon the leadership of the nation's tertiary educational establishments to expand their income streams via the monetization of academic studies.
Senator Barau, who led the Senate Committee for Higher Education Institutions and TETFUND during the Eighth Senate session, stated, "Don't let inventions remain confined to labs or shelves. Secure patents for them and derive profit from them."
Prominent international organizations such as Harvard, MIT, and Cornell utilize research, partner with businesses, and earn income via technological advancements. I recommend that you implement this approach.
He pointed out that maintaining and advancing higher education is an endeavor that demands collaboration rather than the efforts of one individual.
"Running and advancing a university cannot be guaranteed solely by one organization or individual. It requires the help, involvement, and collaboration of everyone," he stated, noting that even entities created and supported by the federal government often look for outside aid.
Emphasizing the significance of human resources, the Senate Vice President stated that education should continue to be a primary focus.
"Human capital serves as the primary engine for global development. It's not just about natural resources such as oil or precious minerals anymore. The most crucial element of production in any country today is human capital," he stated.
Complimenting the Deputy Chancellor's forward-thinking strategy and the university's swift expansion since its founding in 2012, he revealed the gift of a tour bus to the organization.
Previously, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, who took up her position in December 2025, stated that the visit aimed to examine opportunities for cooperation between the university and the office of the Deputy President of the Senate.
She praised the efforts of the Senate Vice President in advancing the nation's education system via various initiatives such as scholarships and funding, along with the development of essential facilities for tertiary educational establishments.
She mentioned that the university, which began with one faculty, currently consists of ten faculties and serves a student body of thirty thousand.
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