As part of a concerted effort to curb the exodus of students seeking quality degrees abroad, a private institution in Abuja has introduced a European Nigerian curriculum. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Ibezim, explained that this academic model is designed to address the gaps in the sector, specifically targeting unstable calendars and industrial actions which have plagued the system.
“We are delivering European standard education within Nigeria at affordable rates. This is our contribution to reversing educational migration and conserving foreign exchange for national development,” Ibezim stated.
To facilitate access to this model of learning, the university has fixed the entry benchmark at 150 for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This decision allows a wider range of candidates to apply for the 23 fully approved programmes offered by the institution. The approved courses cut across various faculties and include Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Science, and Business Administration. Other available options for students are Accountancy, Mass Communication, Anatomy, Public Health, Political Science, and Information Technology.
The academic environment has been structured to support both learning and research. Ibezim noted that the campus boasts digital classrooms, modern laboratories, campus wide WiFi, and 24 hour electricity supply. He emphasised the commitment of the management to discipline, warning that the school maintains zero tolerance for drug abuse and sexual harassment.
Despite the operational costs of maintaining such facilities, the Vice Chancellor highlighted that private universities do not benefit from TETFund allocations. He added that students are currently excluded from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, though discussions are ongoing to change the policy. Nevertheless, the institution offers scholarships to deserving candidates.
Looking towards the future, the university is prioritising research in drone technology and computational drug research. With the maiden matriculation ceremony set for March 7, the Vice Chancellor shared a bold outlook for the institution. “Our vision is that within five years, EUN will rank among Nigeria’s leading institutions in Cybersecurity, Nursing, Pharmacy, Software Engineering, and Law, while producing globally competitive, skill driven graduates,” he concluded.
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