Officials from the London Academy Business School and the University of Sunderland are in discussions with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to obtain approval for running degree programs in Nigeria.
A delegation from the University of Sunderland led by Dr. Derek Watson met with the acting Executive Secretary of the NUC, Chris Maiyaki, in Abuja to discuss the plans.
Dr. Watson assured that students in Nigeria would receive the same academic standards as their counterparts in the United Kingdom. He emphasized their commitment to respecting the environment and following NUC guidelines.
President/Director of Studies at the London Academy Business School, Dr. Larry Jones-Esan, clarified that their visit to the NUC was to gain recognition to run University of Sunderland courses in Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of obtaining NUC’s permission to avoid legal issues and ensure the value of the degrees obtained.
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The partnership aims to provide a variety of courses at the undergraduate and master’s levels, focusing on areas like computer science, business and management, network system engineering, business administration, international business management, and education leadership, among others. These efforts seek to provide educational opportunities and address admission challenges in Nigeria.
