The vice-chancellor of a university in Nigeria has expressed concerns over the challenges posed by bureaucratic hurdles and government policies, which hinder the progress of tertiary institutions. He highlighted the negative impact of cumbersome bureaucratic approval processes on potential public-private partnerships and infrastructure projects in universities. Missed opportunities for partnerships with foreign investors and private individuals were cited as examples. Regulatory constraints have also caused setbacks in proposed housing and power plant projects.
In an interview with TheCable, Esimone said the challenges posed by bureaucratic hurdles and government policies hinder the progress of tertiary institutions. The vice-chancellor lamented the cumbersome bureaucratic approval processes imposed by government on universities, which he said hampers potential public-private partnerships and slows crucial infrastructure projects in institutions.
The professor cited examples of missed opportunities in the university due to bureaucratic red tape, such as potential partnerships with foreign investors and private individuals for infrastructure development.He highlighted the case of a proposed housing scheme and an independent power plant, both of which faced setbacks due to regulatory constraints. “There is a policy that we came to know about public-private partnership
Bureaucratic Hurdles Government Policies Tertiary Institutions Universities Public-Private Partnerships Infrastructure Projects Regulatory Constraints
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