Loughborough University strengthens ties with Nigeria
By Jessica Dogo
Loughborough University in the United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to forming long-term partnerships with Nigerian institutions to support sustainable development and capacity building.
Prof. Sam Grogan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience at Loughborough, made this known during a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.
Grogan highlighted the university’s collaboration with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) on scholarships as a key part of this ongoing effort.
He said the collaboration would cover sectors including oil and gas, as well as renewable energy and other areas critical to Nigeria’s development.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor stated that Loughborough prioritises lasting partnerships with Nigerian institutions, rather than pursuing short-term gains.
He added that sustainable development requires meaningful collaboration, and that partnerships are vital for achieving long-lasting change in Nigeria.
“We want our work with PTDF on scholarships to support both infrastructure and the skills pipeline essential for national capacity building.
“Our interest lies not in temporary projects but in building lasting and sustainable relationships with genuine, long-term impact.
“I’m not interested in showing up one year and disappearing the next just to chase what I call ‘shiny buses.
“Our aim is to make a real difference, and that takes more than one or two years to achieve.
“We’re committed for the long term, which is why we engage with government and scholarship bodies at every opportunity,” he said.
Grogan said their strategy includes providing quality education that nurtures a skilled Nigerian workforce aligned with global development goals.
“We don’t have formal contracts yet, but we are certainly keen to explore that path going forward,” Grogan said.
He added that he looks forward to visiting potential university partners later in the week to expand these collaborative efforts.
Prof. Amanda Daley, a Behavioural Medicine expert at Loughborough, said their presence in Nigeria is a deliberate and strategic choice.
“We have a duty to share our expertise with those who need it most. I’ve shared this message many times before.
“We’re not only here to give, but also to learn. True partnerships benefit both countries and bring real change.
“We decided to be here. We chose to work with Nigerian colleagues because the country has great resources and talent,” Daley stated.
Florence Mutero, Global Engagement Officer at Loughborough, recalled existing ties with several Nigerian universities, including the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
“We visited Nigeria last year, met with UNILAG and others, and we’re continuing discussions this week on future collaborations,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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