UNILORIN Signs MoU with North-China University for Academic Collaboration

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has forged a significant academic partnership with the North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The collaboration was formalized on September 5, 2024, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the First Exchange Mechanism Conference of the China-Africa Consortium of Universities and the China-Africa Higher Education Dialogue held in Beijing.

Key Points:

- Partnership Details: The MoU aims to establish academic linkages and foster educational collaboration between UNILORIN and North-China University. This includes joint research projects, student and staff exchanges, and various academic activities.

- Signatories: Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, Vice Chancellor of UNILORIN, and his counterpart from North-China University, signed the MoU during the conference.

- Conference Overview: The conference, held from September 5 to 7, 2024, was co-hosted by the China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) and the Association of African Universities (AAU) at the Beijing International Conference Centre.

- Program Participation: UNILORIN is one of 100 African universities selected for this initiative, which aims to strengthen educational ties and enhance knowledge exchange between African and Chinese universities.

Prof. Egbewole expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the value of cross-cultural academic exchange in addressing global challenges. He emphasized the potential for both universities to leverage their expertise in research and education, particularly in water resources and electric power, and affirmed UNILORIN’s commitment to a respectful and productive collaboration.

Contact Information:

For more details, contact the University of Ilorin at +234810-848-3222 or +234807-200-0013, or email registrar@unilorin.edu.ng.