Top UK university, Loughborough University has sought deepened and strategic collaboration with key sector stakeholders in Nigeria.This was during the visit, by Vice-Chancellor and President, Loughborough, Prof. Nick Jennings and his team to meet with stakeholders in the education sector, as well as government officials to discuss varying issues around sport, education, health & well-being, climate action, and inclusive communities in Nigeria.
While on a visit to the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwoolu, who was represented by his Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, and Commissioner for Youth & Social Development, Mobolaji Abubakre, Prof. Jennings, said, “At Loughborough our research is about real-world impact, helping to make changes that improve the quality of life for individuals and the planet.
“We are interested in equitable partnerships, so when we work in any region, we want to be clear that the research we do is beneficial to everyone. This is why a lot of our partnerships are co-designed and co-created by our local partners,” he added.
Following this meeting, the Vice-Chancellor met with officials of the British Council and University of Lagos where he engaged in high level discussions with the institution’s Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola.
Prof. Jennings team included; Dean of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, Loughborough, Prof. Malcolm Cook; Senior Lecturer, Water & Environmental Engineering and University International Special Envoy to Sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Sola Afolabi; Lecturer, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and University International Special Envoy to Sub-Saharan Africa, ; Dr. Hibbah Osei-Kwasi and Global Engagement Officer, Africa, Florence Mutero.
