Tunji Alausa, minister of education, says the federal government is advanced a “major partnership” with Coventry University in the United Kingdom (UK) to make British degree programmes accessible in Nigeria.
Alausa announced the partnership on Wednesday on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to the UK at the invitation of King Charles III.
Tinubu departed Abuja on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to London, accompanied by his wife and other top government officials.
The state visit, billed to end on Thursday, represents the highest level of diplomatic engagement hosted by the British monarchy and marks the first visit of such scale by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years.
Upon arrival, a Nigerian delegation comprising top ministers, including Alausa, and some governors welcomed the president at the London Stansted airport at 3:18 pm.
‘BRINGING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY HOME’
In a post shared on X, the minister said he met with representatives from Coventry University to advance a key partnership between Nigeria and the UK in the area of degree programmes.
“I’m in London with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and we are already making real progress — advancing a major partnership with Coventry University to bring UK degrees to Nigeria. This is personal,” Alausa wrote.
“For too long, families have had to send their children thousands of miles away in search of quality education. We are changing that.
“With Coventry University Nigeria, our students will be able to earn fully accredited UK degrees — at a significantly lower cost — without leaving the country.”
He said the government’s aim is to allow Nigerian parents to enjoy having their children at home while still receiving a world-class UK education.
According to him, the government is proposing to establish a campus at Alaro, Lagos, which will offer bachelor’s and master’s programmes across STEMM, business, and TVET, with admissions expected between the third and fourth quarters of 2026 (subject to approvals).
“Beyond access, this is about building Nigeria’s human capital — developing the skills, talent, and workforce needed to drive innovation, productivity, and long-term national growth,” Alausa said.
“We are bringing global opportunity home — where it belongs.”
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