U.S. varsity to partner UNILORIN on staff, student exchange

The agreement will also cover joint conferences, Unilorin Bulletin has reported.

This development is following a virtual meeting between the UNILORIN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN) and the President (Vice Chancellor) of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), New York, USA, Prof. Toyin Tofade.

At the meeting, Prof. Egbewole expressed commitment of the University of Ilorin towards the promotion of academic excellence, research and cultural understanding through mutual cooperation, noting that this strategic partnership is expected to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and experiences between Faculty members, researchers and students of both universities.

The UNILORIN’s Vice Chancellor said the partnership, if successful, will enable both institutions to leverage on each other’s strengths and resources, leading to advancements in research, innovation, and professional development.

Similarly, Prof. Tofade expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that the partnership will undoubtedly enrich the educational experiences of the students and Faculties of both institutions as it would foster a truly global perspective and enhance cross-cultural competencies. Both institutions agreed to prioritise the fields of Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Communication and Information Sciences and Pharmacy.

The institutions envisioned expanding their cooperation to encompass other disciplines as time progresses.