ADUN Vice-Chancellor Deepens Strategic Partnerships with Navy Holdings and Admiralty Farms

In a move aimed at reinforcing institutional collaborations and expanding academic opportunities, Professor Christopher Bankole Ndubuisi Ogbogbo, Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), conducted a high-level working visit to Navy Holdings Limited (NHL) and Admiralty Farms in Abuja this week.

Strengthening the Navy Holdings Partnership
The visit marked Professor Ogbogbo’s first official engagement with Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim, the newly appointed Group Managing Director of Navy Holdings Limited. During the meeting, the Vice Chancellor extended warm greetings from the University’s management and reiterated ADUN’s commitment to a mutually beneficial, long-term partnership. Discussions focused on aligning the University’s academic objectives with the strategic interests of Navy Holdings, ensuring sustainable collaboration.

Expanding Horizons in Agriculture
The Vice Chancellor also visited Rear Admiral KM Bushi, GMD/CEO of Admiralty Farms, to explore collaboration opportunities ahead of the University’s planned launch of its Faculty of Agriculture. The discussions emphasized providing students with hands-on, industry-leading experience while enhancing ADUN’s research capabilities in food security and agribusiness.

A Vision for Growth
Since assuming office, Professor Ogbogbo has prioritized:

• Strategic Partnerships: Linking the University with key industry and corporate players.
• Academic Excellence: Expanding faculty offerings to address national and industry needs.
• Infrastructural Investment: Improving campus facilities through external collaborations.

Both Rear Admirals Ibrahim and Bushi affirmed their readiness to support ADUN’s vision, acknowledging that the University’s growth is closely tied to strong, strategic partnerships within the naval and corporate ecosystems.