Education

Global Scholars Introduce Advanced Skills Training in Nigerian Universities

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1 year ago

June 29, 2025

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.

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Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

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2 months ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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