Thomas Adewumi University Signs Academic Cooperation Agreement with Russia’s RUDN University

Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) has signed an Agreement on Cooperation in Science and Education with RUDN University, Moscow, to strengthen international academic collaboration and create new opportunities for students and staff.

The agreement was signed by TAU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francisca O. Oladipo, and the Rector of RUDN University, Professor Oleg Yastrebov, during the Third Russia-Africa Summit.

The partnership covers student and staff exchange programmes, joint research initiatives, the development of new academic programmes and Russian language training.

Following the signing, a delegation of Nigerian university rectors paid a working visit to the Faculty of Philology at RUDN University, where discussions focused on expanding academic and professional cooperation between the institutions.

A major outcome of the engagement was an agreement to introduce professional retraining programmes, alongside summer and winter schools, through the Faculty of Philology's APE Centre.

The programmes will be available to students and staff of three Nigerian universities: the University of Ilorin, Thomas Adewumi University and Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete.

Associate Professor Mustapha Muhammed Jamiu was acknowledged for his instrumental role in facilitating the strategic partnership.

The agreement marks another step in Thomas Adewumi University's efforts to expand its international partnerships, promote academic exchange and provide its university community with wider global educational opportunities.