Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has praised educator and elderly politician, Edwin Clark, who has kick-started plans to establish a university of technology in his hometown of Kiagbodo.

Clark has served Nigeria at both state and federal levels as commissioner and minister of portfolios as education, finance and information.

“I commend Nigerians who are contributing to this sector through the setting up of private technology universities,” said Jonathan.

"We remain resolutely committed to improving both quality and access in all aspects of our education system. We therefore stand ready to support all meaningful efforts at affording our children the opportunity to thrive in today’s knowledge and technology-driven world,” Jonathan said.

Jonathan added that it is ‘no accident’ that the proposed Edwin Clark University is primarily focused on technology.

"It typifies chief Clark’s uncommon visionary leadership trait of sacrificially striving for the utmost for the people whom God has blessed him to serve and lead,” the president said.