UNILORIN signs MoU with Chinese varsity, seals partnership deal

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has entered into a partnership with the North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China, to establish academic linkages and foster educational collaboration.

The partnership, which was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in China, is expected to promote academic cooperation in various fields, including education, research, and cultural exchange.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, UNILORIN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, said the partnership would strengthen cross-cultural academic exchange in today’s globalised world.

“This collaboration will pave the way for joint research projects, student and staff exchanges, and other academic activities that will benefit both institutions,” he said.

Egbewole pledged UNILORIN’s commitment to upholding and respecting the relationship, noting the potential for both institutions to utilise their strengths in research and education to tackle global challenges, especially in water resources and electricity.

The partnership is part of the China-Africa Consortium of Universities and the China-Africa Higher Education Dialogue, which aims to strengthen educational ties and enhance knowledge exchange between African and Chinese universities.

UNILORIN is one of the 100 universities in Africa selected to participate in the program.

The MoU signing ceremony was witnessed by officials from both universities, including the Vice Chancellor of North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.