Babcock University Partners with University of Glasgow to Foster Entrepreneurship Among Students
Oludele Awodele, representing Ademola Tayo, the president and vice-chancellor of Babcock University, urged participants to seize the opportunities offered by the week-long event to add value to their lives. He highlighted the platform as a means for students to enhance their skills and make meaningful contributions to society.
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Babcock University, a private Christian co-educational institution, is actively fostering an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset among its students and the wider university community. This initiative was highlighted during the Entrepreneurship Week organized by the university in collaboration with the University of Glasgow (UK).
Ajibade Ayodeji, the director of Babcock Entrepreneurship Development Centre (BEDC), emphasized the importance of the Entrepreneurship Week in providing participants with practical insights and tools to develop their entrepreneurial skills and mindset. The event aimed to inspire students to become innovative thinkers and problem solvers, capable of creating new businesses, products, and services that address societal needs.
According to Ayodeji, the Entrepreneurship Week also encourages students to develop their entrepreneurial ideas and provides them with the necessary resources and support to turn their ideas into reality. The university is committed to preparing its students to explore entrepreneurship and innovation, empowering them to become job creators rather than job seekers.
Oludele Awodele, representing Ademola Tayo, the president and vice-chancellor of Babcock University, urged participants to seize the opportunities offered by the week-long event to add value to their lives. He highlighted the platform as a means for students to enhance their skills and make meaningful contributions to society.
Babcock University has adopted various approaches to incorporate entrepreneurship into its curriculum, including problem-centric research and final-year projects that focus on real-life problems. This approach aims to instill in students the mindset of solution providers and job creators, rather than mere employees.
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The university's commitment to promoting entrepreneurship is evident in its support for student-led innovations. Joy Ilabija, the winner of last year's Babcock innovation challenge pitch competition, received seed funding from the institution to continue her innovative projects.
This year, participants in the Entrepreneurship Week's innovation challenge shared their experiences and innovative ideas aimed at addressing societal needs. David Ezeh, leader of the 'Ease' group, expressed confidence in his team's product, which aims to transform commerce across various distribution channels using artificial intelligence.
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In addition to the Entrepreneurship Week, the university organizes other programs such as enterprise colloquy series and boot camps on ideation to further promote entrepreneurship among students. These initiatives aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry, preparing students for success in the entrepreneurial landscape.
