Education
Global Scholars Introduce Advanced Skills Training in Nigerian Universities
Joel Ajayi
University of Lagos UNILAG and Ekiti State University host intensive programs focused on digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.
In a statement signed on Sunday in Abuja by the Senior Manager, Project and Digital Product Oluseyi Sodiya revealed that, Lagos/Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria two leading Nigerian universities are set to host transformative educational programmes this July as part of an international initiative to bridge the skills gap in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving economy.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host a five-day intensive program from July 21-25, followed by Ekiti State University from July 28 to August 1. Both programmes, organized by Professors Without Borders in partnership with local faculty, focus on “Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability: Empowering Digital Transformation.
“Over 200 students and faculty members across both institutions will gain direct access to expertise in social entrepreneurship, African finance, research methodology, and artificial intelligence tools – skills increasingly critical for success in Nigeria’s modern job market.
“We’re not just teaching theory,” explained Dr. Bob Eckhart, Lead Professor for Nigeria Programs and a Fulbright Scholar who has worked across three continents and is returning to Nigeria for the fourth time.
“Students will pitch their own social enterprises, develop policy solutions for Nigeria’s economic challenges, and master the digital tools that employers now expect.
“The programmes feature international educators including Charlie Dove-Edwin, an investment banking veteran who lectures at Richmond University London, and local talent with Dr Bonnie Ayodele from Ekiti State University, and Oluseyi Sodiya, a Nigerian technology professional with over 20 years of experience in IT and digital transformation. faculty development forms a core component of both programmes.
Local professors will be invited to participate alongside students, gaining exposure to international teaching methodologies and research techniques that they can integrate into their regular curricula.
“This partnership represents exactly the kind of knowledge exchange that strengthens our institutions,” said Dr. Bonnie Ayodele,Associate Professor at Ekiti State University.
“Our students benefit from global perspectives while our faculty enhance their teaching capabilities.”The initiative addresses Nigeria’s growing demand for graduates equipped with both technical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets. Recent graduates from previous Professors Without Borders programs have secured positions at major Nigerian companies and started their own businesses.
The programmes are part of a broader five-year strategic expansion plan to reach 15+ Nigerian universities and train over 2,000 students by 2030, directly supporting Nigeria’s Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and human capital development.
Professors Without Borders is a UK-registered charity organization dedicated to expanding educational access in underserved communities worldwide.
Since 2016, the organization has delivered programs to students across multiple universities in Europe, Asia and Africa, maintaining a 90% satisfaction rate.
Education
Prof Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie Takes Charge At The Helms Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka As The 8th Substantive Vice Chancellor
By Jim Isilebo
From it’s inception in 1991,the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka have had in its headship the services of seven substantive Vice Chancellors, alongside having some others on acting capacity.
With the recent emergence of Professor Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, as its next Vice Chancellor after a thorough and diligent recruitment process, comes a well tested academic and administrator to move the University to its next enviable level.
Born on 16th November 1971,Prof Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, a renowned Academic, Researcher, Medical doctor, Physiologist, and Public Health specialist of many years standing, is an eminent professor of Medicine, who ascended to full professorship over twelve years ago at the age of 41years.
Professor Anyaehie have served as a member of governing council of two universities, and has been a permanent member of University of Nigeria Nsukka Senate for over ten years, where he distinguished himself in service as Head of department on many occasions, Director of Research and Publication, and immediate past Deputy Provost of it’s College of Medicine.
Prof Anyaehie, who have also served as external examiner for many medical schools, as well the prestigious West African Postgraduate Medical College, have supervised over forty Post graduate students with four of his Supervisees now full professors.
In addition to his well enriched professional pedigree, Anyaehie was the pioneer Provost of College of Medicine at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
He has also had a veritable level of exposure as Visiting Scholar at Medical University Graz, Austria and also Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.
Prof Anyaehie, is the “141st Inaugural Lecturer” of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and is credited with over fifty publications in peer reviewed journals. He is bestowed with a massive administrative experience spanning across international, national and private-owned Universities.
Outside the academia, Anyaehie’s experience spans across his invaluable services with numerous international donor agencies, national agencies and also the Nigerian National Assembly.
He has also been the Lead Consultant on health development, strategic planning, and health policy development for all tiers of government in Nigeria, as well as Imo state University, Abia state University and Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
Prof Anyaehie is a member of several professional bodies which includes;
(1) Society of Gynecologists & Obstetricians of Nigeria(SOGON).
(2) American Society of Reproductive Medicine(ASRM).
(3) International College of Surgeons(ICS).
(4) World Association of Medical Editors(WAME).
(5) Council of Science Editors(CSE).
(6) Physiological Society of Nigeria.
In other extra curricular activities the erudite Professor was also the pioneer chairman of the University of Nigeria College of Medicine Cooperative Society and Provincial President of Christian Men’s Fellowship, covering over twelve dioceses of Church of Nigeria(Enugu Province),National Executive member of Federal Government College Okigwe and also global coordinator of Abia state University Medical Alumni Association.
At the community level, Prof Anyaehie who is married with children, and an awesome team player widely resourcesful in solving multi-faceted problems in organisations, continues to provide leadership as President of Nkwerre Aborigines Union, Enugu chapter.
Congratulations Prof, for a well deserved recognition and appointment.
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