Azman University Delegation Visits Chinese Embassy in Abuja to Strengthen Academic Ties
A delegation from Azman University, Kano, led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Fatima Batul Mukhtar, visited the Chinese Embassy in Abuja on March 19, 2025, to strengthen academic collaboration with Chinese institutions. They were received by Mr. Yang Jianxing, the Cultural Counselor and Director of the China Cultural Center in Nigeria.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
A delegation from Azman University, Kano, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Fatima Batul Mukhtar, paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
The delegation was warmly received by Mr. Yang Jianxing, the Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Center in Nigeria. The visit aimed to foster stronger academic collaboration in teaching and research between Azman University and Chinese institutions.
Accompanying the Vice-Chancellor were Aminu Ibrahim Lawal, the Registrar; Ahmed Balarabe, the Bursar; and Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi, the Business Development Manager.
The meeting underscored the university’s commitment to international partnerships, particularly in advancing higher education, research, and cultural exchange. Discussions focused on potential collaborations with Chinese universities and research centers, paving the way for future academic exchanges, scholarships, and capacity-building initiatives.
This engagement aligns with Azman University’s vision of enhancing global educational opportunities and strengthening ties with international academic institutions.
