Namibian High Commissioner Seeks Closer Ties with University of Lagos
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geiseb, paid a working visit to the University of Lagos (UNILAG)
UBA CHIDINMA 
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geiseb, paid a working visit to the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The purpose of his visit was to establish closer ties and collaborations between the two institutions.
Mr. Geiseb was warmly received at the Vice-Chancellor’s office on the 11th floor of Senate House by Prof. Bola Oboh, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics & Research). In a candid conversation, the Namibian envoy expressed his admiration for UNILAG’s accomplishments, citing its larger size, institutional history, and international exposure compared to Namibia’s two public universities.
“Compared to the two public universities we have in Namibia, the University of Lagos is bigger in number, size, and institutional history,” Mr. Geiseb remarked. “You are more accomplished in terms of international exposure and experience, and we will be glad to learn from you. You are the obvious leaders here, and it will be our delight to follow you closely.”
Prof. Oboh reciprocated the warm greetings from UNILAG’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, and emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration. She expressed UNILAG’s willingness to work closely with both the University of Namibia and the Namibia University of Science and Technology in various areas of mutual interest.
“Here at the University of Lagos, we are very much interested in South-South cooperation,” Prof. Oboh stated. “We will do our best to see the fruition of this proposed collaboration. Since our initial contact in 2019, there has been a lull, but we are now ready to fast-track things with our Office of International Relations, Prospects, and Partnerships. Whether it’s training, research, faculty exchange, or student exchange, there are numerous opportunities for us to collaborate.”
Taking advantage of Mr. Geiseb’s visit, Prof. Oboh extended an invitation to him and the two Namibian universities to participate in the upcoming International Week at UNILAG, scheduled for October 2024.
It’s exciting to see universities from different countries coming together to share knowledge and expertise!
