By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The Society of Neuroscientists of Africa, said it is proud of Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s commitment to science and research, making him the first political leader to be admitted into the Society’s hall of fame.
In a statement by Mamman Mohammed DG press and media affairs to the governor Buni said , Prof. Bello Kawuwa, Yobe State Commissioner for Higher Education stated this when he presented the Governor with an award from the Neuroscientists society in recognition of his support to science and research in Africa.
“The society expressed its readiness to support the Yobe state Biomedical Research and Training center as a regional hub for science and research in Africa.
The scientists urged Governor Buni to institutionalise a funding programme through a legal framework with dedicated budget for sustainability.
“Investments into Science and Research programmes take time to mature but it attracts global partnership with numerous benefits to the people including generations yet unborn” Prof. Bello emphasized.
Responding, Gov. Buni said his administration is always driven by programmes that puts the state first, assuring the commitment of his administration towards supporting science, research and innovation.
“Government would continue to invest into programmes and projects with direct impact on the lives of our people.
“While working on the present, we also consider investing in the future of our state and the generations yet unborn” Gov. Buni said.
Gov. Buni was represented at the international Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa in Marrakech, Morroco by Prof. Muhammad Bello Kawuwa Commissioner for Higher Education and Barrister Ahmed Mustapha Goniri, Chairman, Yobe State University Governing Council.
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