The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, has called for stronger collaboration between universities, industry, government, and international partners to reposition higher education in Nigeria for innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal impact.
Ribadu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a welcome address at the International Conference on Academic Entrepreneurship, Knowledge and Technology Transfer in Nigerian Universities.
The event brought together participants from universities, research institutions, development agencies, and international partners, including representatives of the University of Koblenz and the University of Erfurt.
The Executive Secretary, who was represented by the Director of Research, Information and Technology, Lawal Farouk, said the conference comes at a critical moment for higher education globally and in Nigeria, noting that universities are increasingly expected to move beyond their traditional roles.
Ribadu said, “This conference comes at an important time for university education, both internationally and within Nigeria.
“Across the world,
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