British Canadian University, Obudu, Cross Rivers State was represented at the Forum for Innovation in African Universities which held on 7th July, 2023 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja.
The Global meeting themed “Strengthening Africa’s Higher Education in a Post COVID-19 world” had in attendance many leading professionals in the academia, the Ministry of Education, NUC, ITF and several national and international universities were also represented
The meeting was able to bring to fore issues and solutions around four major tracks
1. Fostering sustainable university -industry partnership
2. African Universities and the global north- pillars for a win-win partnership
3. Integrating technology and entrepreneurship in universities
4. Strengthening resource-constrained African Universities through partnerships
During the keynote speech by Her Excellency, Professor Sarah Anyang Agbor, African Union Commissioner for Education (2017-22), She reiterated the need to have centres of excellences in all our Universities.
During the award session, the FIAU team and one of the major partners of the global meeting, Rohde & Schwarz recognized some major players and contributors in the Educational Sector. Our pioneer Vice Chancellor, Prof AAA Atayero was also a beneficiary of both awards.
The pioneer Registrar of the University, Dr. Mercy Agumadu was also present at the global meeting. In her words, she said “We met old friends and made new friends. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with all”