By Victor Akaa, Abuja.
The Senate Committee on Army has held its public hearing preparatory to consider a bill to establish the Nigerian Army University ,Biu (NAUB), in Borno state.
Col. Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations made this known to Enugu Reporters in an official statement on Tuesday.
Sagir said, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai whilst giving his assertion said, the establishment of the university was to address the critical need for education in the country in different specialized fields of endeavour.
Gen Buratai maintained that – “every eligible Nigerian, irrespective of geographical location, language, tribe or religion has equal opportunity to pursue academic learning in the university”.
The university is equally positioned to providing necessary academic programmes to counter negative narratives and ideology of the terrorists. It is one of the Nigerian Army’s major efforts in the pursuit of winning the hearts and minds of the society and a remarkable milestone in promoting civil-military relations.
The Army Chief further thanked the members of the Senate Committee on Army for their contributions, unwavering interest and support in passing the bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB).
He however expressed gratitude to the President and Commander -in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari for the approving the establishment of the university in 2018.
The NAUB which is located in Biu LGA of Borno State has since been running courses in different academic fields. It is gradually becoming a citadel of learning and emerging Centre for academic and intellectual excellence.
The public hearing witnessed the participation of relevant stakeholders from National University Commission, Federal Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence, Civil Society Organizations and the University Council among others.
