Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:12:48 +0000 Dear Editor The mushrooming number of universities in the country are a cause of tremendous worry to parents who must fork out huge amounts of money to pay for education which may not be as academically sound. New universities are coming up in residential areas, office blocks and in all kinds of buildings indicating that the motive is not necessarily academic but financial. My other concern is the range of subjects that are being offered by these universities. Most subjects are of very little value in the economy and the workplace as a result graduates spend time traversing the streets looking for non-existent jobs. The Government should insist that all universities and indeed all institutions of higher learning are not only located in suitable areas but that they offer subjects that are relevant and could prepare the students for self-sustenance. Our nation must join the quest for industrialisation which […]
