Education
Tinubu’s Aide, Ningi, Others Bag PhD in Public Governance and Leadership
Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Digital Media and Emergency Management (Office of the Vice President), Ahmed Ishaq Ningi on Wednesday earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Governance and Leadership. The degree was conferred at the Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC) of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja.
According to the Director of the Centre, Prof. Philip Dahida, the academic achievements was granted after the candidate successfully completed all requirements, including the defense of thesis on September 3, 2025.
Professor Dahida praised Ningi for his resilience in pursuing knowledge, while tasking him to ensure knowledge gained is appropriately applied to better the lots of the Nigerian society at large.
He lauded the external examiner, Professor Olugbemiga Afolabi Samuel of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, for his display of professionalism, knowledge transfer, and passion in evaluating the doctoral candidates.
Reacting to the academic milestone, Ningi vowed to integrate the knowledge gained in his workspace and immediate environment, While stressing the need for the continuous acquisation of knowledge by leaders at all level.
He hailed the Professor-Dahida-led Center for providing the ground for knowledge upgrade through research, noting that his thesis “contributes to scholarship and policy by providing practical recommendations for strengthening leadership effectiveness, promoting transparency, and rebuilding public trust in governance.”
“My research topic spans across all aspects of governance, I will definitely integrate it where I work presently. I will also apply this knowledge and the whole experience in things coming henceforth. All levels of leadership need to acquire such knowledge because it affects basically any leader, not just government.
“I am deeply grateful to my supervisors, examiners, my distinguished colleagues, and family for their guidance and support throughout this economic journey,” Ningi stated.
Other recipients of the academic award include, Hon. Abdulrahman Abba Terab, the Head of Technology, Transfer, Innovation and Investment at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM); Muhammad Al Amin Musa Amshi also a serving Special Assistants to the President of Nigeria; Abdulmajid Suleiman, a staff of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund);Susan Obi, Coordinating Director, at National Broadcasting Commission (NBC); Francisca Aiyetan, former Secretary at NBC, Oluwasegun Bode-Ajayi and Tijani Taiwo Ayodotun.
Education
Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access
Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global
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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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