Date: Friday, 1st August 2025

The Director-General of NECA warmly received a courtesy visit from Prof. Patrick I. Oyinkari, Provost of the Nubian American Advanced College (NAAC), and Mr. Dagogo Aki, who represented the Chief Promoter of the College, Dr. Azhinoto Ikpah.

Appreciation for Keynote Participation

In recognition of the Director-General’s participation as Keynote Speaker at the NAAC Business Leadership Roundtable on Tertiary Education in Nigeria (held on July 23rd), the Provost presented a commemorative plaque to express the institution’s gratitude.

The Roundtable brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategic reforms and opportunities within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.

Discussions on Education–Industry Synergy

During the visit, conversations emphasized the critical need for stronger collaboration between educational institutions and the private sector. Key areas of focus included:

Aligning academic curricula with the evolving needs of today’s workforce

Enhancing partnerships to foster skills development

Driving reforms that will position Nigeria’s tertiary education for global competitiveness

NECA’s Growing Role

This visit highlights the increasing recognition of NECA’s role in advancing dialogue and partnerships at the intersection of education, policy, and enterprise development.

With continued engagement, NECA remains committed to building bridges between academia and industry to empower the next generation of leaders.