From TCNEWS
The Secretary to the state government, Prof Kenneth Kalu has called for a concerted effort by all stakeholders to restore trust in public and private institutions.
Prof. Kalu, who was the keynote speaker at the 13th induction ceremony /oath-taking ceremony of the graduands of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, held at Juhel auditorium, also identified improved economy and evaluation of the reward system for professionals in Nigeria as veritable tools towards addressing the Brain drain syndrome ravaging the country.
Prof. Kalu who spoke on the theme, “the Brain drain and young Nigerian graduates: immediate challenges and long term implications” pointed out that optimal migration of skills from one country to another is not bad but however explained that it becomes a troubling phenomenon when it is threatening the effectiveness and efficiency of critical institutions of the state.
He advised the graduands to abide by the oath as well as begin to conduct research and invest in home grown submissions to tackle emerging health challenges.
Also speaking, a stakeholder, Mr. Valentine Izibor, said the brain drain has both positive and negative implications and called on all government at levels to do the right thing and the citizen to become more active in holding the leaders accountable for a better nation.
In an address, the Acting Vice Chancellor Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi, represented by Prof. Fedrick Odibo, enjoined the graduands to see the oath and induction lecture as important and should not be submerged to the conviviality of the events.
The Vice Chancellor who congratulated them, added that the day marks the realization of their long held dreams.
In her opening remark, the Chairman on the occasion, Lady Ada Chukwudozie thanked God for making the day a reality and prayed God to bless and grant all those who found time to grace the occasion journey mercies.
The ceremony which attracted the presence of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo represented by his Commissioner for Housing, Pharmacist Paulinus Onyeka, SSA to Abia state Governor on Due process Mr. Oluebube Chukwu, the wife of the SSG Mrs. Ifeyinwa Kalu, featured presentation award of recognition to the key note speaker Prof. Kenneth Kalu, by the VC Nnamdi Azikiwe University.