Fintiri seeks Canada partnership on education, renewable energy

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has visited the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pasquale Salvaggio, in Abuja to deepen collaboration.

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‎Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to the Governor, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Yola.
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‎Wonosikou said the meeting focused on a plan to send 120 students to Canada for Master’s degrees in science-related courses .
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‎He said the development aimed to develop human capital including science and technology capacity.
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‎He said the governor was passionate about education and human capital development.
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‎”During the visit, the governor also discussed visa facilitation for the contingent and sought Canadian support for the initiative.

“Other areas of collaboration discussed include support for the Adamawa College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Gulak, and investment in renewable energy, where Canada is expected to come in to support the State which is blessed with abundant sunlight”.
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‎He said the governor was passionate  and committed to training citizens in science and technology for innovation, job creation and sustainable development.
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‎The state Commissioner for Education and Director, State Scholarship Trust Fund accompanied the Governor during the visit.