AKUM Explores International Partnership with Praxis Educational Agency

Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna (AKUM) has initiated high-level discussions with the Praxis Educational Agency to establish a strategic 2+2 international programme and scholarship collaboration. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between local and global education, offering students and staff pathways for further studies in China. 

The leader of the delegation, Ms. Britain Liu, outlined a framework where students can begin their degree programmes at AKUM and complete their final two years at partner institutions in China. She highlighted that the collaboration would also unlock significant scholarship opportunities, easing the financial burden of international study for deserving candidates.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Aliyu Paiko, welcomed the proposal, noting that it aligns with AKUM’s mission to foster innovation in critical sectors such as ICT, Engineering, Environmental Studies, and Allied Health Sciences. He stressed the importance of practical-based learning, stating that international exposure is key to producing graduates who meet global professional standards. 

A notable highlight of the meeting was the proposal to establish a Mandarin Institute at AKUM. The institute would provide language proficiency training, further equipping students and faculty for seamless academic and cultural integration in China.

Both parties expressed strong optimism about the venture and are currently moving toward formalising the agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).