President Muhammadu Buhari has charged university administrators that would be engaged with various support services in the 2023 general elections to maintain a high degree of professionalism.

Speaking on Saturday at the 36/37 combined convocation of Bayero University Kano, Mr Buhari said the present administration would provide a level playing field for the smooth implementation of the electoral process.

“I urge those who will be involved in the elections to play their roles with the usual dignity and transparency for which our academics are very well known.

“There is no doubt that the participation of academics and other staff of universities in our country’s general elections over the years has lent more credibility and respectability to Nigeria’s democratic processes,” he said.

The president also urged all Nigerians to work for the success of the elections to help move the country forward.

Mr Buhari also urged Nigerian universities to ensure that the quality of their graduates measures up to global standards.

 “It is in furtherance of the goal of attaining qualitative education that the present administration has, in recent years, been supporting TETFund interventions in Research and Development.

“My firm directive to the councils and senates of our universities is to do all they can to ensure that our universities remain globally competitive,” the president said.

Mr Buhari assured the university’s management of fencing and securing the institution’s new campus.

(NAN)