LOCAL universities have been urged to help the government seek solutions for challenges facing members of the public, to enable the state attain its economic development objectives.
The call was issued here yesterday by a
former President and Chancellor of the University of Dodoma (UDOM), Mr
Benjamin Mkapa, at UDOM’s convocation which coincided with the
institution’s 10th anniversary.
“Based on the registered charter,
universities should critically analyse and recommend ways to solve
problems facing our surrounding community and advise the government the
right ways to undertake for development,” the third phase government
said.
Mr Mkapa hailed UDOM for its remarkable
steps in education service, pointing out that UDOM has become a choice
university for most candidates aspiring for higher education. He advised
universities to dedicate their time to conduct thoughtful analyses on
political, economic and social conditions of the current situation and
offer advices.
“I recognise that a major obstacle is
availability of funds. I’m aware that public universities, including
UDOM, depend on public funds. I am thus making a plea to authorities to
set more funds for research to help in the development agenda,” said Mr
Mkapa.
He advised university councils to invite
internationally distinguished scholars, speakers and academicians, who
he said would add value across fertilisation of ideas and experience on
how to do it better, he said.
In his vote of thanks, the President of
UDOM’s Convocation, Prof Davis Mwamfupe, who doubles as Dodoma Mayor,
said Mr Mkapa’s sentiments would encourage them to perform better.
Prof Mwamfupe further remarked that the
institution recognised Mr Mkapa’s contribution towards building the
national economy, pledging to support the government towards attaining
national development.
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