UNILAG VC Calls for Stronger Alumni-Industry Partnerships to Boost Global Competitiveness

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02/12/25 • 44 المشاهدات • 0 شارك • نشرت في آخر

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Folasade Ogunshola, on Sunday urged former students and corporate partners to deepen collaboration with the institution — describing such alliances as vital for enhancing UNILAG’s global competitiveness and accelerating its development agenda. Punch Newspapers

Speaking during the maiden “Dinner with the Corporate World & Award Night” organised by the UNILAG Alumni Association, Lagos State Branch, Ogunshola praised alumni for their past contributions but emphasised that the journey toward a world-class, research-driven institution demands more robust and sustainable engagements. Punch Newspapers+1

She pointed to recent gains — including strengthened international collaborations, renewed infrastructure, and innovation efforts via the university’s Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Centre — as evidence that UNILAG is steadily positioning itself for future readiness. But she said that to stay competitive on the global stage, the university must now harness the resources, networks and expertise of its alumni and industry stakeholders. Punch Newspapers+2Vanguard News+2

Ogunshola made a direct appeal for endowments and scholarships to support academically disadvantaged students, and called on industries to engage with UNILAG by presenting real-world challenges that could steer research and shape curricula — ensuring graduates leave the university not just academically equipped, but industry-ready. Punch Newspapers+1

Leaders of the Alumni Association and corporate guests at the event described the initiative as a “bridge” between academia and business — one that could unlock mentorship, internship opportunities, research funding, and infrastructural investments. Punch Newspapers+1

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