Ex-Kwara Governor Urges Universities to Embrace Globalisation on Academic, Administrative Status, , <\/p>\n
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Hammed Shittu in Ilorin<\/p>\n
Former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has stressed the need for Nigerian universities to embrace globalisation in academic and administrative spheres to attain world-class status.
Ahmed, who was the guest speaker at the alumni colloquium, marking the University of Ilorin\u2019s 50th anniversary, said globalisation should not be seen as a pursuit of international rankings or blind imitation of Western models.
\u201cIt is about integrating global knowledge with local context to create solutions that are both innovative and relevant, world-class and homegrown,\u201d he said.
Ahmed, the first alumnus of the university to become a governor, said institutions worldwide have thrived by aligning global exposure with local engagement. He cited Stanford University\u2019s integration with Silicon Valley and Oxford University\u2019s Begbroke Science Park as models of how local collaboration drives global excellence.
Ahmed urged students, faculty, and alumni to actively contribute to curriculum development, industry linkages, research support, and mentorship. He added that producing a \u201cglocal graduate\u201d requires rethinking teaching methods. He emphasised digital literacy, data fluency, critical analysis, and ethical understanding of technology as essential skills for modern professionals.
\u201cThe teacher who cannot navigate digital platforms, the doctor who cannot interpret AI-assisted diagnostics, the civil servant who cannot make evidence-based decisions, these professionals will struggle in the 21st-century workplace,\u201d he warned.
He also lamented the tendency of Nigerian universities to mirror foreign institutions while neglecting local realities, stressing that rapid global shifts, such as climate change, economic disruption, and mass youth migration, make institutional renewal urgent.
\u201cThe world will not wait for us. We must evolve, not by abandoning our core values, but by expanding them. We must become glocal universities rooted in our context yet engaged with global conversations,\u201d he said.
The vice-chancellor, Prof Wahab Egbewole, urged the alumni association to create platforms for tracking graduates and coordinating contributions from various alumni groups. He emphasised the need for deeper engagement between alumni and the university.
\u201cAs critical stakeholders, alumni must serve as brand ambassadors, mentors, and sources of financial, intellectual, and moral support,\u201d the VC said.
He encouraged the association to understand the university\u2019s strategic plans and build partnerships with telcos, research institutions, industries, security agencies, and both local and international bodies to support the institution\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n
, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, December 3, 2025, 12:20 pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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