UO VC discusses ‘Climate Change Consortium’ with Governor Baligh

Renala Khurd:  The Vice Chancellor, University of Okara (UO), Prof Dr Sajid Rashid Ahmad, had a special meeting with the Governor Punjab, Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman. The VC discussed the need and possibilities of developing a Climate Change Consortium of all universities.  According to Prof Sajid, this consortium, with University of Okara and University of the Punjab being in lead role, will be working to conduct research and hold academic discussions and discourses on various aspects of climate change. The Governor hailed this initiative.  Moreover, the VC presented various recommendations for the academic and infrastructural development of the UO.  The UO Spokesperson told the media, “Prof Sajid commands vast experience in environmental and geo sciences. He is also serving as Dean, Faculty of Geo Sciences, at PU. His research in this field has already been catalyst in mitigating climate change effects.”

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