Education
2023 Edu Fair:Blue Stream Group Boss Hails Tinubu’s Student Loan Scheme.
The Managing Director of Blue Stream Educational Limited, Mallam Abdulkareem Ogirima, has commended the Student Loan policy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He disclosed this at a press briefing at the annual education fair organised by Blue Stream Education Consult in collaboration with some top Turkish universities in Abuja at the weekend.
Ogirima said, if well articulated, the policy would go a long way in improving access to education by Nigerians just as it is done in The UK and the US.
“For us in Nigeria, we are just starting but at least, we know now that the government is talking about student loans and we can have a conceptualization of what this student loan should be like but what Nigeria’s own will be like is what we don’t know yet.
Speaking further, Mallam Ogirima enumerated the successes achieved by the group’s mandate in solving the challenges being faced by Nigerian students seeking admission into tertiary insistution within and outside the country.
“We are committed to solving the challenges faced by our students who are seeking admission into various universities around the world.So far, we have helped over 1000 students to gain admission, and also assisted a number of them to get scholarships;this we do with our partners in USA,Canada,UK,Turkey and other countries.This year’s edition will see us give scholarships to over 200 students who performed excellently well.
We offer personalized services based on the student’ s budget or academic performance(transcripts).Our services extend to assisting our students to improve their scores in ILTS, SAT, JAMB and WAEC.”Mallam Ogirima stated.
Ogirima,who was full of praise for Sabanci University and Isik University both in Turkey,said the Blue Stream Group will continue its CSR in the Nigerian educational space by providing the needed information.
“Our resolve, as part of our CSR is to continue to assist students with the needed information on gaining admission, scholarships and sponsorships.Sabanci University and Isik have done well as our partners.”He stated.
Speaking further, the CEO of Blue Stream Group, Abudulraham Muhammed said he is proud of the performances of Nigerian students,this is what spurs the group to do more.
Education
Inclusive Education Boost as Deaf-Tech, Federal University of Lafia Roll Out Master’s in Disability Studies
Joel Ajayi
In a major step toward advancing inclusive education in Nigeria, Deaf-in-Tech, an initiative of Data-Lead Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) to establish a Professional Master’s Degree in Disability Studies.
The signing ceremony, held at Deaf-in-Tech’s headquarters in Abuja, featured a goodwill message from Prof. Adaka Terfa Ahon, Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, who represented FULAFIA’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to championing disability and inclusion in its academic innovation and planning.
The new Master’s programme will adopt a hybrid learning model, with online classes complemented by in-person sessions at Deaf-in-Tech’s training facility in Abuja. It is designed to build expertise in disability-inclusive governance, education, and development across sectors.
Executive Director of Deaf-in-Tech and Co-Founder of Data-Lead Africa, Dr. Arowolo Ayoola, described the collaboration as a “structural shift” in how institutions and professionals engage with disability issues. “The inclusion journey must begin with knowledge, and we are proud to partner with a progressive university like FULAFIA,” he said.
Beyond the postgraduate programme, the partnership will also establish a Deaf-in-Tech Club on FULAFIA’s campus — the first of its kind — to empower Deaf students with technology skills, mentorship, and innovation opportunities. Additional initiatives include a ₦1 million academic excellence reward for any Deaf student who graduates with a First Class, as well as the development of a disability-accessible website and digital database for the Centre for Disability Studies, built to WCAG 2.1 global accessibility standards.
The alliance underscores both institutions’ commitment to building inclusive systems and celebrating excellence, while positioning Deaf-in-Tech as a catalyst for bridging the gap between disability and the digital economy.
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