Firm collaborates with U.S. varsity to ease admission process

In its bid to support African students aspiring to study abroad by streamlining the admission process and providing access to quality education, a leading conglomerate, Cavista Holdings, has partnered with the University of Texas, Dallas (UTD) to unveil its liaison office in Lagos.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the firm and an alumnus of UTD, Mr John Olajide, said the initiative would facilitate access to quality education for Nigerians by simplifying the admission process.

He explained that the office would help in building strong relationships, attract top students, and ensure that their time at UTD is enriched with experiences that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Olajide acknowledged the institution’s role in his success and expressed confidence that attracting Nigeria and Africa’s brightest young minds to UTD would enhance the university’s reputation.

On his part, the UTD President, Richard Benson, expressed gratitude to everyone involved in making the partnership possible.

Benson assured of the school’s commitment to offer qualitative education to prospective students from around the world.

“UTD is a top-tier research university that attracts students and faculty from around the globe. During the 2023-2024 academic year, about one in every five students who enrolled came from countries other than the United States,” Benson noted.

The team lead, John Gonzalez, said the office would further enhance collaboration among scholars and researchers from UTD and Nigeria.

“We are excited about the opportunities this office will create for Nigerians and Africans in general. It will harness the abundant talents of youths for development in Nigeria,” Gonzalez said.

Provost of UTD, Inga Musselman, highlighted the institution’s diverse academic programmes, which included undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate degrees across seven faculties, pointing out that its school of humanities, technology and art offer a combination of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-focused learning.

United States Consul General in Nigeria, Mr Will Stevens, noted that increased study opportunities in the United States would lead to enhanced knowledge exchange, benefiting research institutions, businesses, and investors in both countries.