NSUK Leadership Meets Pan-African Icon PLO Lumumba in Nairobi; Teases Major Partnership

A high-powered delegation from Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), recently visited the Nairobi office of the world-renowned Pan-Africanist and public orator, Professor Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba. 

In the room were; Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, Vice-Chancellor; The Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega, and K’tso Nghargbu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, and Linkages). 

The meeting between Nasarawa’s academic leadership and the "Voice of Africa" is centered on bridging the gap between Pan-African scholarship and NSUK’s mandate of "Knowledge for Development." While the specific details of the discussions remain under wraps, the University has hinted at a "spectacular" collaboration that will soon transform the academic landscape in Keffi.

Key Takeaways from the Visit:

Global Linkages: The visit underscores Professor Sa’adatu Liman’s commitment to internationalizing NSUK through strategic partnerships with continental leaders.

Research & Advocacy: Discussions likely revolved around enhancing the university’s Research and Innovation profile by leveraging Professor Lumumba’s vast network and advocacy for African self-reliance.

Upcoming Milestone: The NSUK Information and Protocol Unit has officially urged the university community to "Watch This Space," hinting at a major event or institutional program featuring the iconic orator in the near future.

This visit comes at a time of renewed institutional vigor under the leadership of Professor Attahiru Jega, whose presence in the delegation highlights the high priority the Governing Council places on global intellectual exchange