Sudan: More Universities Pledge Support For Nigerian Students
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike
Dabiri-Erewa, has acknowledged the efforts of Igbinedion University,
Okada, Edo State, Summit University, Offa, Kwara State and American
University, The Gambia, for the show of support and interest in the
absorption of Nigerian returnee students from Sudan.
Igbinedion University, Prof. Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye in Abuja.
The NiDCOM Boss gave assurances that the message will be related to the
students and those who are interested, will follow the right procedures.
“We were with JAMB and JAMB has given conditions, process and guidelines
to follow which I am sure you aware of and the key thing is even if they
have come to you and you have admitted them, we will need that letter
from JAMB saying JAMB has given them admission letter, so we avoid
situations that after graduation they can’t go for youth service,” she
added.
“I thank you for the offer you are making to Nigerian students who have
returned from Sudan, and I also thank you for saying you will give a
generous concession for them”.
Earlier, Prof. Ezemonye, Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University
explained that the Institution has programmes accredited by the National
Universities Commission (NUC) and other professional bodies.
He also commended the NiDCOM Boss for the wonderful job she has been
doing hence the need for the visit to discuss modalities for placement
of the returnee students.
In the same vein, the Co-founder, Friends of Nigeria, Europe, a
Non-Governmental Organisation led by Abiodun Odunuga has said he had
received offers for scholarships from the American International
University, The Gambia, for a number of the Nigerian student returnees
from Sudan, adding
that the scholarships received were for students with practical courses
and who were willing to come to The Gambia and also for students willing
to participate in the Paris Graduate School for online courses such as
in Human Resources and Business Management.
Similarly, Summit University, Offa, kwara State, also indicated interest
in the absorption of the students evacuees from Sudan into the different
academic programmes for easy integration.
Meanwhile Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa used the opportunity to commend the
selfless and patriotic zeal of all stakeholders in the reabsorption
process of all Nigerians, especially the students evacuated from the
war- torn Sudan.
She used the opportunity to appreciate the airlines, Air Peace, Azman
Air, Max Air, Tarco Airline, Dangote Foundation, MTN Foundation as well
as all educational institutions who have offered concessions to
re-absorb the students to complete their education in Nigeria.
So far, as at Thursday, 2,246 Nigerians have been evacuated from Sudan
back to Nigeria in 12 batches.
