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THE National Universities Commission (NUC) has urged universities in Nigeria to integrate technology into teaching and learning in the post-COVID-19 era.
The acting executive secretary of NUC, Mr Chris Maiyaki, made the call in Abuja at the annual conference of the Forum for Innovation in African Universities (FIAU), with the theme: ‘Strengthening Africa’s Higher Education in a post-COVID-19 world.’
Maiyaki stated that by harnessing the power of innovation, the institutions can foster sustainable university-industry partnerships beyond traditional boundaries.
He called on African universities to recognise the value of worldwide partnerships to address constraints and provide students with the skills needed for employment.
He said that by embracing international collaborations, the universities could tap into a wealth of expertise, resources, and opportunities for their students and faculties.
While noting that there is a challenge of resource constraint being faced by universities across Africa, he asked the institutions to acquire strategic partnerships.
“Collaboration with governments, private sector entities, philanthropic organisation, and international development agencies is crucial in pooling resources, sharing expertise, and creating sustainable funding models,” he said.
The NUC boss noted that the commission championed the development of guidelines for the implementation of Transnational Education (TNE) in Nigeria for the purpose of partnering with other institutions abroad.
