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