Bayelsa Govt. Signs MoU With Lincoln University For Exchange Programmes

The Bayelsa State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in the United States of America.

The main thrusts of the MoU are the development and promotion of educational exchange programmes between students of Niger Delta University and their counterparts in Lincoln University.

While Governor Seriake Dickson signed on behalf of Bayelsa State, Dr. Robert Jennings, President of Lincoln University's Advisory board signed on behalf of the university.

The ceremony which was held the boardroom of the multipurpose International Cultural Centre of Lincoln University, also served as venue for the inauguration of Governor Dickson as a member of the university's International Advisory Board.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Dickson stated that the government and people of the state will fully exploit the opportunities offered by the agreement in line with the commitment of his administration to create enduring impact on the standard of education.

He expressed hope that the agreement would enable both Bayelsa State and the Lincoln University to engage in robust educational and cultural exchanges, explore capacity building for young Bayelsans as well as advance the state's quest to expose its students to Information Communication Technology (ICT) and provide greater opportunities for more research.