Federal University Lokoja and Nasarawa State University Seal Academic Partnership to Boost Research and Global Exposure

Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has entered into a strategic academic partnership with Nasarawa State University through the signing of a Memorandum of Interest and Partnership aimed at strengthening teaching, research collaboration, and international academic engagement.

The agreement was signed on Thursday, March 9, 2026, at Nasarawa State University, in a ceremony that brought together senior academic leaders and stakeholders from both institutions. The partnership is designed to expand opportunities for staff and students while promoting institutional growth through shared expertise and global academic linkages.

Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, congratulated Nasarawa State University on its 25th anniversary and convocation ceremony, describing its progress as commendable and worthy of emulation.

He stated that FUL is intentionally positioning itself for global relevance through collaborations with established institutions, noting that such engagements are essential for strengthening academic standards and expanding opportunities for students and staff. According to him, the university is committed to learning from proven academic systems while adapting them to local realities.

Professor Ibileye also highlighted early outcomes of the institution’s international orientation, revealing that even before the formal partnership was concluded, a student from FUL had already accessed an academic opportunity in Poland. He described this as evidence of the potential impact of structured collaborations, particularly within frameworks such as the Erasmus+ scholarship programme.

On his part, the Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, welcomed the partnership and described it as mutually beneficial. She emphasized that academic collaboration is not a one-directional process, noting that institutions also learn and improve through engagement with partners.

She explained that the university’s participation in international programmes such as Erasmus+ exposed areas where academic expansion was needed, leading to the inclusion of new academic pathways and collaborative opportunities.

The agreement is expected to deepen institutional cooperation in curriculum development, research exchange, and international mobility programmes, while enhancing the global competitiveness of both universities.