Ojaja University and Kashim Ibrahim University Forge Strategic Partnership During Landmark Visit

In a significant move toward inter-institutional synergy, Ojaja University hosted the Vice-Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), Professor Babagana Gutti, and his principal officers on February 19, 2026.

The high-level delegation was received by the Vice-Chancellor of Ojaja University, Professor Jeleel Ojuade, along with senior management and academic staff, marking a pivotal step in fostering collaboration between the two burgeoning institutions.

A Shared Visionary Leadership

The partnership is uniquely anchored by a shared Chancellor, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi II, the Ooni of Ife. Both leadership teams noted that the Ooni’s visionary commitment to educational advancement and cultural unity provides a solid foundation for this bilateral relationship. 

Key Areas of Collaboration

Strategic discussions during the visit focused on several critical pillars aimed at elevating higher education standards in Nigeria:

Academic Exchange: Facilitating the sharing of knowledge and pedagogical resources.

Research Development: Joint initiatives to tackle contemporary challenges through innovation.

Staff and Student Mobility: Creating pathways for collaborative learning and professional growth.

Cultural Integration: Leveraging the institutions’ shared heritage to promote national unity.

Advancing Global Standards

Professor Ojuade emphasized that the visit underscores Ojaja University’s dedication to transformative alliances. The partnership is expected to yield impactful programmes that will benefit faculty and students alike, aligning with the university's mission of delivering quality, globally competitive education.

The visit concluded with a commitment from both administrations to formalize these discussions into actionable initiatives that will drive mutual growth and institutional excellence.